Tonkawa, Iconica, La Fe and Dundas qualified to the semifinals of the Ylvisaker Cup, the second stage of the inaugural Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super-Series, that serves as the second qualifying leg of four prestigious tournaments – Joe Barry Memorial Cup, Ylvisaker Cup, Iglehart Cup, Continental Cup – and culminates in the Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super-Series Championship. The Ylvisaker Cup, that kicked off on Saturday January 21, sees sixteen teams up to 16 goals, broken down in four leagues, partake.
The Ylvisaker Cup, that has been played since 2003, have been set as as tribute to William “Bill” Ylvisaker, one of the pioneers of polo and several equestrian sports in the Florida area, whose contributions to the sport were significant throghout the 70s and the 80s. His career as a player include remarkable achievements – winner of the US Open in 1972; one USPA Gold Cup; and two times winner of the Coronation Cup, in England. In addition, he served as President of the United States Polo Association (USPA) from 1970 to 1975 and has been inducted to the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame in 1993.
With regards to the tournament’s quarterfinals, on Saturday February 4, Dundas earned a narrow 11-10 win over Forbes Plunkett; Iconica, recent winners of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup, claimed a 12-7 victory over SD Farms. Meanwhile, on Monday February 6, La Fe narrowly beat BTA (runner up of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup) by a 13-12 score; and Tonkawa were victorious over Palm Beach Equine (12-11).
The semifinals of the Ylvisaker Cup are due on Wednesday February 8, with the following order of play:
1pm: Tonkawa vs. Iconica
5pm: La Fe vs. Dundas
The final of the Ylvisaker Cup is set to be played on Sunday February 12, at 5pm.
YLVISAKER CUP – QUARTER FINALS
- SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4
DUNDAS 11-10 FORBES PLUNKETT
Dundas: Sarah Siegel-Magness 0, Geronimo Obregon 5, Paco de Narvaez Jr. 3, Tomas Panelo 8. Total: 16.
Forbes Plunkett: Brandon Plunkett 0, Juan Monteverde 5, Pipe Vercellino 7, Luis Escobar 4. Total: 16.
ICONICA 12-7 SD FARMS
Iconica: Maureen Brennan 0, Lucas Criado Jr. 6, Peke Gonzalez 6, Santos Merlos 4. Total: 16.
SD Farms: Sayyu Dantata Jr. 1, Sterling Giannico 4, Peco Polledo 6, Tommy Collingwood 5. Total: 16.
- MONDAY FEBRUARY 6
TONKAWA 12-11 PALM BEACH EQUINE
Tonkawa: Jeff Hildebrand 0, Cody Ellis 4, Nacho Badiola 5, Ezequiel Martinez Ferrario 7. Total: 16.
Palm Beach Equine: Scott Swerdlin 0, Santino Magrini 4, Marcos Panelo 4, Gringo Colombres 8. Total: 16.
LA FE 13-12 BTA
La Fe: Rufino Merlos 1, Francisco Elizalde 9, Roberto Bilbao 6, Todd Thurston 1. Total: 16.
BTA: Kelly Beal 0, Steve Kreuger 4, Nachi Viana 5, Jesse Bray 7. Total: 16.
Cover Photo by Agustina Fonda.