Las Monjitas trampled a bewildered Zacara team 14-9 to capture the final 20-goal tournament of the season, the Herbie Pennell Cup.
“We got off to a slow start this season,” said Las Monjitas 9-goaler Javier Astrada, “but we began playing better and better each week. I think we played our best game of the year today.”
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There were no great expectations for Zacara as it took the field at the International Polo Club in Wellington with a perfect 3-0 record in Ylvisaker Cup play to meet winless Mt. Brilliant (0-3) in a game that would have little impact on the playoff standings, but was needed as a confidence builder for Bo [...]
By Alex Webbe
Daily News Polo Columnist
Zacara jumped out to an early 3-1 lead, but the Hawks fought their way back into the contest with a balanced attack and a determined defense.
Three unanswered goals from the Hawks in the second period had them ahead 4-3. Fred Mannix, Jr. scored on a penalty shot in the third [...]
