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Equestrian Wins Blue-Ribbon Tiebreaker Over LIU
11/2/2025 7:57:00 PM | Equestrian
Kylie Hwalek crowned High Point Rider for the third time this season
YAPHANK, N.Y. — The Sacred Heart University equestrian team earned a thrilling team victory over LIU at the IHSA Show hosted by Stony Brook on Saturday, taking the tiebreaker in blue ribbons after both teams finished the day with 40 points. The Pioneers secured the win by collecting four first-place finishes compared to three for the Sharks.
Kylie Hwalek led the way for Sacred Heart, sweeping both the Open Fences and Open Flat divisions to earn High Point Rider honors. The performance marked Hwalek's third High Point Rider title of the season.
Of Note
Open Fences
Ella DiFazio – 3rd
Kylie Hwalek – 1st
Open Flat
Kylie Hwalek – 1st
Erin Phillips – 1st
Intermediate Fences
Kayla DeStephanis – 1st
Lilliana St.Pierre – 2nd
Intermediate Flat
Isabel Hunt – 2nd
Sydney Woychuk- 1st
Limit Fences
Addison Azmoun -1st
Gianna Carducci- 4th
Virginia Martin -2nd
Olivia Herfert -4th
Limit Flat
Olivia Herfert – 1st
Gianna Carducci- 1st
Harley Jimenez -1st
Novice
Morgan McCrave -2nd
Olivia Dolan- 3rd
Kylie Hwalek led the way for Sacred Heart, sweeping both the Open Fences and Open Flat divisions to earn High Point Rider honors. The performance marked Hwalek's third High Point Rider title of the season.
Of Note
- In addition to Hwalek's double victory, Erin Phillips (Open Flat), Kayla DeStephanis (Intermediate Fences), Sydney Woychuk (Intermediate Flat), Olivia Herfert (Limit Flat), Gianna Carducci (Limit Flat), and Harley Jimenez (Limit Flat) all secured blue ribbons for SHU, fueling the team's tiebreak edge.
- The Pioneers also picked up key points from Ella DiFazio (3rd, Open Fences), Lilliana St. Pierre (2nd, Intermediate Fences), Isabel Hunt (2nd, Intermediate Flat), and Virginia Martin (2nd, Limit Fences).
- In the Novice division, Morgan McCrave (2nd) and Olivia Dolan (3rd) added valuable scores to round out the team's consistent effort.
Open Fences
Ella DiFazio – 3rd
Kylie Hwalek – 1st
Open Flat
Kylie Hwalek – 1st
Erin Phillips – 1st
Intermediate Fences
Kayla DeStephanis – 1st
Lilliana St.Pierre – 2nd
Intermediate Flat
Isabel Hunt – 2nd
Sydney Woychuk- 1st
Limit Fences
Addison Azmoun -1st
Gianna Carducci- 4th
Virginia Martin -2nd
Olivia Herfert -4th
Limit Flat
Olivia Herfert – 1st
Gianna Carducci- 1st
Harley Jimenez -1st
Novice
Morgan McCrave -2nd
Olivia Dolan- 3rd
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