Isabella Nichols played ultimate spoiler for back-to-back event winner Caroline Marks' potential three-peat in powerful form. Patience was key in these pivotal matchups as two-time WSL Champ Tyler Wright and Bettylou Sakura Johnson's chess match unraveled. Sakura Johnson's form took an early jump before Wright struck back, but the Hawaiian found her moment to attack and surged toward the Quarterfinals. Now, the stage is set for the men to make their return to the Punta Roca arena to determine who excels toward the Round of 16 when competition resumes.
