From Palo Alto, California, Talise Baker-Matsuoka of the University of Southern California is seen here after placing fifth in team intermediate flat at 2025 IHSA Nationals last May 4th. Through eight of ten shows this season Baker-Matsuoka is tied for third in the Region 2 open rider standings with 32 points. Headed into the final two shows on February 28th and March 1st the Trojans are 84 points ahead of Arizona State. As soon as they score 15 points the University of Southern California will be assured of a twelfth consecutive Region Title and their seventeenth trip to Zones with a full hunter seat team in program history.