HPC Newsletter: 5.18.25

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

MOSSY INEOS GRENADIER CUP

Mossy Ineos Grenadier hosted an exciting set of double header matches this past Sunday, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats during both games!

Island Time Polo/Plank Companies’ Tommy Alberdi (black jersey) riding Tequila, reaches out for a hook on Roxstars/Sullivan Group’s Nick Cifuni on Porscha

Starting from the first throw in, Island Time Polo/Plank Companies and Roxstars/Sullivan Group evenly battled through the first game. Roxtars/Sullivan Group held onto their half goal lead after two chukkers leading 5.5 to 5. Island Time Polo/Plank Companies’ Joe Wayne Barry edged his team ahead on the scoreboard during the third chukker as he converted a penalty 2 to now lead the game 8 to 7.5. Roxstars/Sullivan Group’s Joanie Jackson scored her first goal of the game to retake the lead in the middle of the fourth chukker. As the teams went back and forth, Island Time Polo/Plank Companies was running short on time, when team captain Tommy Alberdi grabbed the ball on his nearside, holding out the opposition with a ride off on his right hip and scored the winning goal through the Douglas Elliman goal posts ending the match with the score of 9 to 8.5!

Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch’s Nicolai Galindo and Tinder go in for a ride off against Propaganda/W-S’s Miguel Torres and Teto

As the players shook hands and returned to their tents, halftime commenced with the Mossy Ineos Grenadiers leading charge onto the field to open up the “between game divot stomp”. The Bill Fick Ford dually hauled the cooler of complimentary champagne, thanks to Douglas Elliman, for the divot stompers to enjoy as they walked Farish Field. Spectators also had a chance to check out the Shoppa John Deere tractor and gators on display while they walked the field. Soon it was time to wrap up the divot stomp and the second feature match of the day was ready to begin!

MVP of the day, Paul Hobby sets up for a backshot on his horse, Mongo

Making their spring season debut on Farish field, Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch took the lead in the first chukker with a penalty shot conversion from Robert Orthwein, but Propaganda/W-S responded with two goals to end the chukker leading 2 to 1. The teams traded goals in the second chukker, but Propaganda/W-S’s Wesley Sinor extended his team’s lead to 2 goals after scoring his first goal of the day ending the third chukker leading 4 to 2. Propaganda/W-S focused on defense in the fourth chukker, but Orthwein snuck another goal onto the scoreboard, and suddenly it was a one point game. The thirty second warning horn sounded and Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch’s Nicolai Galindo fought for ownership of the ball, knowing he had limited time to tie the game. He reached out and connected with an impressive 100 yard neckshot, narrowly missing the left Mossy Ineos Grenadier goal post and Propaganda/W-S breathed a sigh of relief as they took the win 4 to 3!

Winning team: Propaganda/ W-S
Wesley Sinor, Miguel Torres, Quinn Evans, Paul Hobby
pictured with Levi & Luke Torres,
presented by Sal Ali with Mossy Ineos Grenadier

MVP: Paul Hobby,
presented by Sal Ali with Mossy Ineos Grenadier

BPP: Axe,
played and owned by Paul Hobby,
pictured with Taylor Shell
presented by Sal Ali and son with Mossy Ineos Grenadier

6 GOAL: USPA MASTER’S CUP

BTA’s Harrison Azzaro (blue jersey) on Cibolo, reaches for the hook on Propaganda/W-S’s Miguel Torres on Venti

Nine teams battled it out in the second 6 Goal league tournament of the spring season, the USPA Master’s Cup. Propaganda-W-S earned their way to their second final of the season and faced an undefeated BTA team. Propaganda/W-S controlled the first chukker, catching BTA in foul trouble won the chukker 2 to 1.5. BTA teammates Lily Lequerica and Harrison Azzaro scored back to back goals to earn their first lead of the game in the middle of the second chukker. Propaganda/W-S’s Miguel Torres took advantage of his opposition taking time on a horse change and carried the ball coast to coast to end the second chukker narrowly trailing 3 to 3.5.

BTA’s Lily Lequerica carries the ball on Daisy during Thursday’s 6 Goal USPA Master’s Cup final

BTA’s Azzaro gained control of the game in the third chukker, converting two open goal penalties to extend his team’s lead to 5.5 to 3. BTA continued their offensive push as Lequerica scored her second goal of the game early in the fourth chukker. Propaganda/W-S fought hard for a comeback, but could only manage the last goal of the game as BTA took home the win with the score of 6.5 to 4.