The hills of Sequatchie, Tennessee, roared with celebration and competition as the Next Gen MotoTrials Youth and Women’s Eastern Regional Championship, presented by Trials Progression, marked the 25th anniversary of youth trials at the legendary Trials Training Center, June 27-29. With 56 riders in attendance and three days of elite-level riding, the event paid tribute to the roots of youth trials in America while showcasing the sport’s rising stars.
Story & Photos by Stephanie Vetterly
Riders braved relentless heat and 80 percent humidity, conditions echoing those of the Central Regional in Oklahoma earlier this season. The weekend featured three distinct courses: technical limestone sections on Friday, flowing creek sections and a dramatic shootout on Saturday, and steep hillside terrain on Sunday.
The premier 15 and Under Expert Sportsman class saw six riders trading blows all weekend. Beta USA’s Bennett Hubner opened strong with a 41-point victory on Friday over Thomas Keady’s 54. Keady answered back with a controlled ride on Saturday, maintaining his edge despite Hubner’s standout shootout performances. A critical five-point mistake in section eight, riding backwards through the gate of another class, may have tipped the balance. On Sunday, Hubner surged ahead, finishing the day 24 points clear of the field to claim the overall title and the coveted eagle trophy, a longstanding Trials Training Center tradition. Keady took second, with Kole Swartz rounding out the podium.
In the premier Sportswoman class, Beta USA’s Abigail Buzzelli captured wins on Friday and Sunday, and Trial Store USA’s Kylie Glueck edged out Buzzelli and sister, Hailey, by just three points in Saturday’s round. Buzzelli’s consistency earned her the overall and her own Eagle trophy. This marks the second elite trophy Buzzelli has won in the 2025 Next Gen MotoTrials Regional Championships.CN
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