Opening wins for Dundas & BTA
Five teams are battling it out across the pond for their chance to reach The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final on Sunday 19 March and make their mark on history. Dundas, featuring British 10 goaler Nina Clarkin, had an impressive start to the tournament with wins in both their matches, defeating El Cid Fitness 10-2 on Friday 10 March and then San Saba 7-5 yesterday, Sunday 12 March. BTA had a tougher time taking their win on the opening day, narrowly securing a 6-5 win against La Fe. The action continues tomorrow with El Cid Fitness vs La Fe & BTA vs San Saba, followed by the Semi Finals on Thursday 16 March.
The 2023 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Teams:
El Cid Fitness (24): Cecilia Cochran (5), Heather Souto (5), Fatima Blazano (6) & Mili Sanchez (8)
Dundas (24): Sarah Siegel-Magness (1), Erica Gandomcar-Sachs (5), Mia Cambiaso (8) & Nina Clarkin (10)
BTA (23): Sophie Grant (5), Maddie Grant (5), KC Krueger (6) & Sarah Wiseman (7)
La Fe (24): Winifred Branscum (1), Pamela Flanagan (5), Hope Arellano (8) & Hazel Jackson (10)
San Saba (24): Dawn Jones (5), Kylie Sheehan (5), Izzy Parsons (8) & Gillian Johnston (6)
Photograph: Dundas’ Nina Clarkin chases down the ball.
By Port Mayaca Polo Club