August 15, 2024
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Carpinteria Foothills and Pacific Ocean, 90210 (Sarah
Siegel Magness, Gonzalo Ferrari, Geronimo Obregon*, Roberto Zedda Jr.) and Klentner Ranch
(Jake Klentner*, Ignacio “Nachi” Viana, Jesse Bray*, Justin Klentner) m
et on Sunday, August 11, in an adrenaline fueled clash of horsepower and physicality for the Whittier Trust Silver Cup.
Hosted by Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club (SBPRC) in Carpinteria, California, 90210 made a
statement throughout the competition, maintaining an undefeated record to earn their place in
the prestigious final. Meanwhile, Santa Barbara veterans Klentner Ranch set their sights on
their first Silver Cup victory since 2021. Reuniting Klentner Ranch’s championship roster of Jake
Klentner, Bray and Justin Klentner, the addition of Viana proved potent. After narrowly falling
to Antelope (Grant Palmer, Leon Schwencke, Felipe “Pipe” Vercellino, Lucas Escobar*) 12
– 11 in the first final of the 16 goal season, the USPA sanctioned Robert Skene Trophy,
Klentner Ranch’s determination shifted to the Silver Cup. Led by the precision of 6
– goaler Viana, Klentner Ranch worked both sides of the ball with
confidence and skill. Taking advantage of several opportunities at the penalty line while
creating space on the field, the team in white assembled a notable lead for the majority of the
first half. Rebounding in the fourth chukker, 90210 outscored their opponents for the first time
in the match. An emotional battle in the final two chukkers, Klentner Ranch maintained their
composure while relying on the consistency of Viana to close out their second Silver Cup title.
Awarding 90210 one goal on handicap, the opening chukker provided both teams ample
opportunities to set the tone, with Obregon adding his name to the scoreboard first to put
90210 ahead 2-0. Entering the final with a tournament leading 23 goals, Viana capped off the
first chukker with a Penalty 2 to kick start Klentner Ranch’s dynamic offense. Seemingly
unstoppable in the second, back
–
to
–
back goals
from Viana combined with an automatic goal
Penalty 1 placed Klentner Ranch ahead with a 4
–
2 edge. Viana continued to apply pressure,
including a booming shot from distance to goal to widen the spread 6
–
2. A crucial Penalty 1 for
90210 provided respite from
Klentner Ranch’s onslaught. Finding their footing in the later
stages of the third chukker, two consecutive drives from Ferrari brought 90210 back within two.
Finishing the first half shooting a collective 50% with an impressive six goals from Viana,
Klen
tner Ranch held a 7
–
5 lead at the break.
Leaning on the momentum established before the half, 90210 was back on the attack adding
two goals from Ferrari and Zedda Jr. to tie the match 7
–
all. Answering with a powerful four
–
goal
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response, Klentner Ranch ent
ered the final period carrying a solid 11
–
8 lead. Determined and
fighting their way back into contention, 90210 countered a surging Klentner Ranch once more,
scoring back
–
to
–
back goals including a nail
–
biting Penalty 2 from Obregon to equalize the score
11
–
all.
Battling down to the wire, suspenseful back
–
and
–
forth action in the final moments of play was
ultimately decided on one last penalty opportunity for Viana. Remaining focused amongst a
wave of pressure, Viana stepped up to send his sixth conversion s
ending it high and down the
middle to deliver an exhilarating 12
–
11 victory.
Klentner Ranch will quickly set their sights on the NetJets Pacific Coast Open, scheduled to
begin Sunday, August 18. Establishing their place as a frontrunner in SBPRC’s premier
high
–
goal
event, the organization will attempt to earn the towering trophy for a second time since their
sweep of the 2021 season. The semifinals and final of the NetJets Pacific Coast Open will be
livestreamed on the USPA Polo Network