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IHSA ZONE 4 - REGION 2

The University of Lynchburg opened the Region 2 season by hosting back-to-backs on October 5th and 6th. When the weekend was over not only were the Hornets undefeated but so was their standout intermediate rider Alexandra Russell (pictured). Seen here at the Barracks on November 11, 2023 the senior from Ocean City, Maryland won all four of her intermediate classes while claiming high point rider honors on the 6th and reserve high point rider honors on the 5th. Lynchburg continued their winning ways over two more fall shows to run their record to four-and-0. This appears to be the first time the Hornets have ever won their first four IHSA shows.

Hollins University was second to Lynchburg at each of the first three fall shows (the third time a shared tie for second with James Madison). On October 6th Cora Floyd (on left, with Hollins head coach Sherri West) won her open flat class. The junior from Ferndale, Washington has at least two red ribbons in other open classes over the first four shows. Hollins will host the final Region 2 show of the regular season on March 8th. Though Hollins is still looking for their first win they kept it close enough that Lynchburg is only 21 points ahead.

Third place in Region 2 headed into the winter break belongs to Virginia Tech. Most recently the Hokies hosted the Holiday Tournament of Champions invitational on December 7th, which also included appearances by Lynchburg and Hollins. Amy Lewis led the way for Virginia Tech at the tournament, placing second in both of her open classes to earn 10 of the Hokies' 19 points. But the senior from Fairfax Station, Virginia received yet another red ribbon as the runner-up in the high medal classes. At Tournament shows there are separate medal divisions. Sixteen riders flat in the high medal, then eight are invited back to jump. These eight riders are then placed from eighth to first and Lewis is seen here with her second place ribbon from that awards ceremony. Virginia Tech will start the new year by hosting Region 2 back-to-backs over the February 15/16 weekend.

By visiting the JMU Equestrian web site we learned that Megan Tatum of the Dukes (pictured) is their IHSA Captain for the 2024-25 season. The James Madison University senior from Yorktown, Virginia is also a health science major according to the site. When this photo was taken at the Barracks on November 11, 2023 Tatum was a recent Regional Qualifier in limit fences. The Dukes finished the fall of 2024 in fifth place with their score of 33 at the October 12th Hollins show being their best.

According to the clubhub web site at Roanoke College Anna Kelly of the Maroons (on left) is the Team President in 2024-25. A senior from Marshfield, Massachusetts, Kelly is seen here with Roanoke head coach Brett Glass at the Barracks on 11/11/23 (a show co-hosted by Washington & Lee, James Madison and the University of Virginia). Kelly was second in her limit flat that day.

At the November 2nd Virginia Tech show Washington & Lee University riders swept the two sections of open fences. One of the Generals to win was Allison Hines (pictured), a senior from Powatan, Virginia who also won open fences on October 6th and open flat on October 5th. After scoring 18 points on opening day Washington & Lee has come on strong, scoring 31, 32 and 29, respectively, over the next three events. The Generals, who were technically third at each of these three most recent shows, may be hosting or co-hosting a show in early 2025.

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Schools competing in Zone 4, Region 2 during the 2024-2025 school year: Bridgewater College, Ferrum College, Hollins University, James Madison University, Roanoke College, University of Lynchburg, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Washington & Lee University.

Winter/Spring 2025 Show Schedule for Zone 4, Region 2:

Saturday, February 15 Virginia Tech (Host) at the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, Blacksburg, VA 10:30AM ENGLISH ONLY

Sunday, February 16 Virginia Tech (Host) at the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, Blacksburg, VA 10:00AM ENGLISH ONLY

Saturday, March 1 Washington & Lee University (Host) at Mane Gait Equestrian Center, Natural Bridge, VA Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY

Saturday, March 8 Hollins University (Host) at Hollins Riding Center, Roanoke, VA Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY

Saturday, March 15 Zone 4, Region 2 Regionals hosted by the University of Lynchburg at Lynchburg Equestrian at Patrick Henry Family Services Farm, Rustburg, VA Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY

Saturday, April 5 ZONE 4 ZONES Hosted by Virginia Tech at the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, Blacksburg, VA Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY

Friday through Sunday, May 2 - 4 IHSA NATIONALS at Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, NC Time each day TBA ENGLISH AND WESTERN

An additional show might be added. Virginia Tech competes in Zone 4, Region 3 Western shows. Please visit the Zone 4, Region 3 page for western information on Region 2 Schools. Show Schedule subject to change.

Recent Region 2 Team Champions

1997 - Virginia Intermont College
1998 - Hollins College (1997-98
IHSA Hunter Seat National Champions)
1999 - Hollins University
2000 - Hollins University
2001 - Hollins University
2002 - Hollins University
2003 - Hollins University
2004 - Hollins University
2005 - Hollins University
2006 - Bridgewater College
2007 - Hollins University
2008 - Hollins University
2009 - Sweet Briar College
2010 - Hollins University
2011 - Bridgewater College
2012 - Bridgewater College
2013 - University of Virginia
2014 - Bridgewater College
2015 - University of Virginia
2016 - Bridgewater College
2017 - Randolph College
2018 - Randolph College
2019 - Randolph College
2020 - University of Virginia
2022 - Washington & Lee University
2023 - Hollins University
2024 - Hollins University

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