For the first time in its illustrious history, RVCA led the way as the main sponsor of the inaugural RVCA Pro Junior presented by Jack's Surfboards at the 56th Street Jetty in Newport Beach, CA. Two days of high-performance surfing from some of the best talent under 20 years old in fun conditions and you're left with a great contest. WSL/ Isaacs
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Congratulations to Matt Passaquindici (USA) on his first career WSL win and $2,500. He is now in striking position of qualifying for the Junior World Championships. WSL/ Isaacs
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Claiming his first WSL victory, Matt Passaquindici (USA) took down the inaugural RVCA Pro Junior in dominating fashion - putting the field in a combination situation the majority of the Final. WSL/ Delon Isaacs
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Bajan threat Josh Burke (BRB) had a second chance to win in consecutive events but came up short once more, bettering his placement from a third in Belmar to a runner-up at Newport. WSL/ Isaacs
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After a successful East Coast campaign, Kalani David (HAW) continued his winning form and found himself in another final, walking away with a respective third. WSL/ Isaacs
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Making it to consecutive Final appearances, Parker Coffin (USA) was fresh off a victory in Belmar, NJ and continued that form here in Newport - earning fourth place in the Final heat. WSL/ Isaacs
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All smiles at the first-ever RVCA Pro Junior presented by Jack's Surfboards with two Team Riders, Kalani David (HAW) and Tyler Gunter (USA), showing what the sport of surfing is all about. WSL/ Isaacs
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After taking some time away from the contest scene, Jake Marshall (USA) came back with a renewed vigor and proved he's still one of the top performers earning a spot in the Semifinals before being eliminated. WSL/ Isaacs
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Charging through to the Semifinals but just missing out on a Finals appearance, Jake Davis (USA) came in just behind Matt Passaquindici (USA) needing a 6.14 to advance. WSL/ Isaacs
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Making another valiant run, this time on the West Coast, Daniel Glenn (USA) nearly found what it took to make a Final before heading to defend his title in Barbados - earning a respective fourth place in his Semifinal heat. WSL/ Isaacs
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Far from his home of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Tristan Thompson (USA) gave it a great performance with his main sponsor RVCA in full force. The Floridian finished with a Quarterfinal result he can hold onto moving forward. WSL/ Isaacs
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Making it to another Finals Day after some ups and downs on the East Coast leg, Luke Gordon (USA) nearly found himself in a Semifinal - requiring a 6.04 to overtake Jake Davis (USA). WSL/ Isaacs
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Jhonny Corzo (MEX) found his rhythm on opening day of the RVCA Pro Junior, but couldn't maintain it on Finals Day and was eliminated in the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Isaacs
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Looking to find a result this year, John Mel (USA) put up a fight in Newport but needed more and was eliminated in the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Isaacs
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Tyler Gunter (USA) ripped through the first day of competition but couldn't find his rhythm in the Quarterfinals, earning fourth. WSL/ Delon Isaacs
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The jersey await their next wear on the shores of Barbados at the infamous Soup Bowl where the Juniors will have one more shot at solidifying a spot in the Junior World Championships. WSL/ Isaacs
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Making it to another Finals Day after some ups and downs on the East Coast leg, Luke Gordon (USA) nearly found himself in a Semifinal - requiring a 6.04 to overtake Jake Davis (USA). WSL/ Isaacs
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