NORTHPORT, N.Y. – The Sacred Heart University equestrian team delivered a statement performance on Saturday afternoon, powering to High Point Team honors at the NYU/Hofstra IHSA Show. 

The Pioneers were dominant from start to finish, collecting 43 points to lead the field. SHU edged out Fairfield University and LIU, who finished tied for second with 38 points, with the most first-place ribbons.

Senior Kylie Hwalek set the pace for the Pioneers, turning in flawless rides to claim first place in both Open Fences and Open Flat, earning her High Point Rider recognition. 

Of Note:

• In the fences, SHU came out strong with blue ribbons from Ella Sandvig, Isabel Hunt, Olivia Herfert, and Kallie Ramistella. At the same time, Norah Jackson and Virginia Martin added key points with top four finishes.
• The Pioneers kept their momentum rolling on the flat, where Lilliana St. Pierre and Isabella Ruisi each took first in the Limit division, and Addison Azmoun earned second. 
• Sophie DiGregorio capped off the day with a win in Novice Flat, and Olivia Dolan added a strong second-place finish to round out another standout team effort.

Individual Results:
Open Fences
Section A - Kylie Hwalek: 1st place
Section B - Ella Sandvig: 1st place

Intermediate Fences
Section A - Isabel Hunt: 1st place
Section B - Norah Jackson: 3rd place

Limit Fences
Section A - Olivia Herfert: 1st place
Section B - Kallie Ramistella: 1st place
Section C - Virginia Martin: 4th place

Open Flat
Section A - Marian Ehlers: 3rd place
Section B - Kylie Hwalek: 1st place

Intermediate Flat
Section A - Erin Phillips: 4th place
Section B - Frankie Falise: 5th place

Limit Flat
Section B - Lilliana St. Pierre: 1st place
Section C - Isabella Ruisi: 1st place
Section D - Addison Azmoun: 2nd place

Novice Flat
Section A - Olivia Dolan: 2nd place
Section B - Sophie DiGregorio: 1st place

Up Next:
The Pioneers are back in action on Saturday, Nov. 1, with an IHSA Show, hosted by Stony Brook, at Shepherd Farm.