By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

The Atlanta BEST Academy Polo Team made history at the 8th Annual Atlanta Polo Party during the 2025 Soul Symphony Weekend, becoming the first all-Black high school polo team to compete in an official match.

In a 4–3 victory over the Starr Creek Polo Club of Cumming, Georgia, team members Caleb Choice-Sanchez, Syncere Poole, Declan Fitzpatrick, Ryland Hammond, Mikel Banks, and Quinn Ramsey showcased their skills and determination in a game that symbolized more than just athletic achievement.

“We are making history, and these young men are blazing a trail that we hope others will follow,” said Miguel Wilson, celebrity fashion designer and co-founder of the team. “For too long, a socioeconomic barrier has kept most Black people from participating in polo

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