PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. - The Delaware Valley Hunt Seat Equestrian team came away victorious at Lafayette's home show this weekend, finishing 11 points ahead of Lafayette. The win extends the Aggies' lead in the regional standings to 18 points.

Junior Elsa Heacock qualified for Regionals with a win in Novice, officially moving up to Limit for the remainder of the regular season.

Senior Paige Gatz opened the day with a second-place finish in Open Fences and a sixth-place finish in Open Flat. Junior captain Maggie Mitchell earned second in Intermediate Flat, while senior captain Sophia Frisbie won Intermediate Fences. Senior Mia Gowran also made her IHSA debut in Intermediate Fences.

In Limit Fences, junior Alexandra Adams led the Aggies with a second-place finish, followed closely by sophomore Alaina Guerrisi in third. Freshman Olivia Panuska placed sixth. Adams also competed in Limit Flat alongside senior Makenna Hummel and sophomore Ruth Zwart, who finished first and second, respectively.

DelVal continued its strong showing in Novice and Pre-Novice. Sophomore Micayle Timmons and Heacock each won their Novice sections, while senior Kellyn Meadows placed fourth. Senior Gianna Spinelli and freshman Roisin Reilly also won their respective Pre-Novice sections.

Two Aggies competed in Intro. Sophomore Keira Larkin won her section in the large class, while junior Helen Brickner placed fourth in her first horse show.