WESTERN SEMIFINALS RESULTS MARCH 24TH AND 25TH IN FINDLAY, OH

The University of Findlay remained undefeated since the Semifinals format was introduced in 2006, winning four of the six team classes and leading the competition from the second team class forward. West Texas A & M University briefly led through one team class and consistantly held second place for the remainder of the show. While Findlay and West Texas A & M were separated by a 37-30 score, defending National Champion Berry College scored 18 points which was enough for third place. Cecilia Shields-Auble won team novice late in the contest to vault the Vikings ahead of Morehead State University (which led Berry by a point going into the final class). Save for first time Semifinal qualifier Arizona State University five different teams were still mathematically alive for third place going into the final team class. The host Oilers also advanced seven individual riders to IHSA Nationals.

Riders who place first through fourth in individual classes at IHSA Western Semifinals advance to IHSA Nationals in Raleigh, North Carolina May 3-6, 2012. The top three teams at Western Semifinals also advance to IHSA Nationals.

Here are the Class-by-Class Results, in the order in which they were held, from 2012 IHSA Western Semfinals in Findlay, Ohio:

Individual Open Reining: 1. Lisa Roberts, North Central Texas College. 2. Tobie Montelbano, Texas Tech. 3. Leah DiGioia, State University of New York at Cobleskill. 4. Catherine Howland, Morrisville State College. 5. Britta Jackson, University of Louisville. 6. Jarrod Bush, University of Findlay. 7. Haley Hill, North Georgia College and State University. 8. Brooke Wodrig, Mount Holyoke College.

Individual Novice Western Horsemanship: 1. Jared Deatrick, University of Findlay. 2. Kevin Sipes, University of Kentucky. 3. Emma Bates, University of Findlay. 4. Rebecca Cochran, Berry College. 5. Karen Laubauch, Redlands Community College. 6. Nellie Anderson, Cal Poly - Pomona. 7. Christina Jardetzky, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.

Team Intermediate Western Horsemanship: 1. Sage Hanner, West Texas A & M University. 2. Savannah Runnells, University of Findlay. 3. Meghan Moriarty, Morrisville State College. 4. Morgan Arrington, Mount Holyoke College. 5. Lynn Cherry, Berry College. 6. Roxy Raye, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 7. Kelsey Roderique, Arizona State University. 8. Danae Phillips, Morehead State University.

Individual Open Western Horsemanship: 1. Ashley Frappier, University of Findlay. 2. Addie Davis, West Texas A & M University. 3. Cody Howard, Morehead State University. 4. Catherine Howland, Morrisville State College. 5. Marissa Gard, University of Akron. 6. Britta Jackson, University of Louisville. 7. Brooke Wodrig, Mount Holyoke College. 8. Christa Forsberg, West Texas A & M University.

Team Open Western Horsemanship: 1. Jarrod Bush, University of Findlay. 2. Andrea Smith, Berry College. 3. Julia Roberts, West Texas A & M University. 4. Cody Howard, Morehead State University. 5. Krista McNaughton, Arizona State University. 6. Mia Mendola, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 7. Brooke Wodrig, Mount Holyoke College. 8. Catherine Howland, Morrisville State College.

Individual Advanced Western Horsemanship: 1. Madison Hallas, University of Findlay. 2. Kaitlin LeBlanc, University of Findlay. 3. Julia Roberts, West Texas A & M University. 4. Brian Buchanan, Sacred Heart University. 5. Evan Torney, University of Kentucky. 6. Elizabeth Scott, Morrisville State College. 7. Katelynn McEachin, University of California at Davis. 8. Laura Benard, Stanford University.

Team Advanced Western Horsemanship: 1. Jared Deatrick, University of Findlay. 2. Amy Mitchem, West Texas A & M University. 3. Emily Murch, Mount Holyoke College. 4. LisaBeth Clanton, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 5. Emily Mullins, Morehead State University. 6. Nicole Blanton, Morrisville State University. 7. Rebecca Simpson, Arizona State University.

Individual Beginner Western Horsemanship: 1. Jessica Read, West Texas A & M University. 2. Nick Duncan, University of Findlay. 3. Lindsey McNeill, West Texas A & M University. 4. Tiffani Bennethum, Bowling Green State University. 5. Eleni Ingalls, State University of New York at Cobleskill. 6. Jamie Amezquita, Cal Poly - Pomona. 7. Kamilla Dynia, University of Connecticut. 8. Alex Raftopoulos, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Team Open Reining: 1. Bekah Irish, University of Findlay. 2. Catherine Howland, Morrisville State College. 3. Kristen Liesman, West Texas A & M University. 4. Cody Howard, Morehead State University. 5. Andrea Smith, Berry College. 6. Christy Lundin, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 7. Brooke Wodrig, Mount Holyoke College. 8. Krista McNaughton, Arizona State University.

Alumni Western Horsemanship: 1. Megan Carter, University of Kentucky. 2. Alison Dittman, Tiffin University. 3. Kara Curpier, State University of New York at Cobleskill. 4. Lee Levine, State University of New York at Cobleskill. 5. Lauren Allen, North Georgia College and State University. 6. Laura Karrer, Midway College. 7. Elizabeth Buskey, Tiffin University. 8. Kristy Stengard, Georgia Tech.

Alumni Reining: 1. Megan Carter, University of Kentucky (one other rider disqualified; only two riders were entered).

Individual Intermediate Western Horsemanship: 1. Abbie Bates, University of Findlay. 2. Paige Frevert, West Texas A & M University. 3. Audra Head, West Texas A & M University. 4. Amy Meyer, Morrisville State College. 5. Fallon Jackson, University of Kentucky. 6. Jennifer Solter, University of Connecticut. 7. Kelly Hunter, State University of New York at Morrisville. 8. Ariel Robelen, Berry College.

Team Beginner Western Horsemanship: 1. Talon Archable, University of Findlay. 2. Emily Almqist, West Texas A & M University. 3. Jessica Richard, Morehead State University. 4. Jennifer Brawley, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 5. Maneh Kotikian, Mount Holyoke College. 6. Danielle Adler, Arizona State University. 7. Jessica Gilchrist, Morrisville State College. 8. Samantha Brown, Berry College.

Team Novice Western Horsemanship: 1. Cecilia Shields-Auble, Berry College. 2. Paige Frevert, West Texas A & M University. 3. Tara Baugher, University of Findlay. 4. Christine Kawalek, Morehead State University. 5. Kelly Hunter, Morrisville State College. 6. Ashley Schmit, Arizona State University. 7. Zoe Inglis, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. 8. Leslie Whip, Mount Holyoke College.

Final Team Totals: University of Findlay (High Point Team) 37; West Texas A & M University (Reserve) 30; Berry College 18; Morehead State University 15; Morrisville State College 12; Mount Holyoke College 9; Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo 9 and Arizona State University 4.

(Special thanks to Lisa Flaschberger for her help in gathering these results - Editor)