ATHLETICS & RIDING

Varsity Golf Hosts Visaa Girls Invitational State Tournament

For the first time, the Chatham Hall Varsity Golf team hosted the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Girls Invitational State Tournament. On April 22, 66 female golfers from 21 schools around the state joined the Turtles at Tuscarora Country Club for the 18-hole tournament, the first of that length at the state level for girls. The tournament consisted of two sections: the Championship Division for players with a 48 or lower average score for the season and the Intermediate Division for players with a 49 or higher average score.

Led by Head Coach Zach Smith and Assistant Coach Val Doucette, seven Chatham Hall students qualified to compete in the Intermediate Division, all of which scored personal bests for 18 holes with Ellery B. ’24 finishing in the top ten golfers. Joining Ellery in representing Chatham Hall were Stephanie B. ’24, Yoyo B. ’26, Isabella C.P. ’25, Julia S. ’25, Aspen S. ’25, and Annie W. ’25.

The invitational is the first-ever high school golf state championship to be held in the Pittsylvania County area. Three years in the making, Smith was instrumental in bringing this tournament to the region and strengthening girls’ golf at the state-level.

ZURI A. ’25 PLACES IN JAMAICA TRIATHLON

This past summer, Zuri A. ’25 competed in the CARIFTA Triathlon in Barbados. Zuri came in 8th place in the Triathlon and Aquathlon, supporting the team’s overall 4th place finish in the competition. Coach Zach Smith has guided and support Zuri’s athletic endeavors.

EVA R. ’27 NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

JV Volleyball started its season at the 2024 Timberlake JV Volleyball Invitational Tournament on September 14, 2024. The Turtles had three hard-fought sets against Timberlake Christian School, Roanoke Valley Christian School, and North Cross School, and our own Eva R. ’27 was named to the Timberlake Invitational All-Tournament Team. Eva, a firstyear volleyball player and member of Chatham Hall’s 2024-2025 IEA Riding Team, supported her team with strong serves and her leadership on the court.

Riding Awards

Cross Country Team Heads To State

Chatham Hall is thrilled to announce that our school’s crosscountry team has qualified for the State Championship! This incredible achievement is a testament to our talented athletes and coaching staff’s hard work, dedication, and perseverance. All of our athletes beat the qualification time of 30 minutes to reach the state tournament. The State Tournament will be held at Panorama Farms, Earlysville, Virginia, in November.

Alice Richter All Around Horsewoman: Annie C. ’24

Annie won the Zone 3 Region 8 High Point Rider for the JV Walk-Trot division

Coach’s Award: Olive Y. ’24

Most Valuable Rider: Paloma E. ’25

Purple & Gold Competition at the end of the year.