Photos of 2016 Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro

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Pure joy for Kei Kobayashi (USA) as he earned his first chair-up at a WSL Junior Pro event in phenomenal fashion. WSL/ Ferguson

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Blasting the entire event's highest single-wave score of 9.83 and heat total, 17.83, Kei Kobayashi (USA) comboed the field minutes into the Final and was the clear victor after an outstanding performance throughout the event. WSL/ Ferguson

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Battling for second-place became Chauncey Robinson's (USA) goal after Kobayashi put the heat beyond all the competitors reach and it was Robinson who took the runner-up honor. WSL/ Ferguson

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Culminating in a third-place finish, John Mel's (USA) performance was without doubt one of the standouts at the Ron Jon Vans Pro Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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After an illusive start to the event, Che Allan (BRB) couldn't find the waves he wanted to in order to post big scores in the Final and earned a fourth-place finish. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a Semifinal victory, John Mel (USA) looked to be set for a big result in Cocoa Beach, Fla. WSL/ Ferguson

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After posting some impressive numbers in the Quarterfinals on Day 2 of competition, Florida native Chauncey Robinson (USA) found his way into the Semifinals and advanced onto the Finals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Finding plenty of waves to go fins-free on, Nick Marshall (USA) looked to be on his way to the Final but came up short and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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Interfering with Nick Marshall (USA) late in the heat, Stevie Pittman (USA) lost any chance of advancing to the Final after a great showing in this event. WSL/ Ferguson

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Looking unstoppable, Kei Kobayashi (USA) did not let up and earned another heat win in the Semifinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Gauging into the waves on hand at Coco Beach, Che Allan (BRB) continued to show his variety in the small conditions and earned a spot in to the Finals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way into the Semifinals, Cole Houshmand (USA) wasn't able to best Barbados' heat runner-up Che Allan (BRB) for a spot in the Finals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Men's Junior Pro standout Micky Clarke (USA) couldn't find the waves suitable for his power surfing and was eliminated in the Semifinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way into the Semifinals, John Mel (USA) earned a win in the Quarterfinals with more impressive surfing. WSL/ Ferguson

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Stevie Pittman (USA) ripped the Junior Pro Quarterfinals' best heat total with a 13.93 and clinched a spot into the Semifinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Kei Kobayashi (USA) is putting all his focus into the Junior Tour this year and it's showing - earning a Semifinal spot at Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson

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After an impressive run in the Junior Pro, Cole Houshmand (USA) continued his form and is into the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning runner-up in his Quarterfinal heat, Che Allan (BRB) is the sole Bajan remaining in the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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Making it the furthest he's been here in Florida, Micky Clarke (USA) clinched a Semifinal berth with a Quarterfinal win. WSL/ Ferguson

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A full day of action came to a close after some incredible surfing from all competitors across the three divisions at the Ron Jon Vans Pro. WSL/ Nichols

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Posting the Quarterfinals' highest heat total, Stevie Pittman (USA) continued to show his form through challenging conditions. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way to a Round 2 win, John Mel (USA) found a Cocoa Beach gem for a 7.10. WSL/ Ferguson

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Continuing his fine form, Victor Medes (BRA) earned a Round 3 berth with a second-place finish in Round 2 . WSL/ Ferguson

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Falling just short in the Junior Pro, Jake Marshall (USA) couldn't make it out of Round 2 but is into the Quarterfinals of the Men's QS1000. WSL/ Ferguson

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Blasting apart his Round 2 heat, Kei Kobayashi (USA) put up the highest heat total of the event so far with a 17.00 - as well as sharing the highest single-scoring wave of 8.50 with two other surfers. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a Round 2 victory, Luke Gordon (USA) found his way to the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson

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Bajan surfer Zander Venezia (BRB) found an advancing position just short of Luke Gordon's (USA) win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way to a heat win, Che Allan (BRB) took full advantage of the waves on offer. WSL/ Ferguson

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Dyland Hord (USA) charged through the opening round of competition and advanced into Round 3 after a second-place finish in Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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After a successful Round 1 bout', Jordy Collins (USA) couldn't continue that form into Round 2 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson

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A busy Friday day scene provided the backdrop for competitors as Round 1 of the Junior Pro got underway. WSL/ Nichols

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Posting the biggest heat total and single-wave score of Round 1, Alonso Correa (PER) blasted through his heat win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Earning a heat win in his opening Round 1 battle, Victor Mendes (BRA) made his way into Round 2 with plenty of momentum. WSL/ Ferguson

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Advancing on behind Jhonny Corzo (MEX), Ryan Huckabee (USA) found the scores necessary for a second-place finish. WSL/ Ferguson

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Falling just short of advancing into Round 2, local grom William Hedleston (USA) still showed his prowess at his home break. WSL/ Ferguson

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Posting a massive 8.00, Aldo Chirinos (CRI) looked in-form during his Round 1 heat win. WSL/ Ferguson

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Starting his Junior campaign off right, Wil Reid (USA) found the scores needed to advance into Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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Cole Houshmand (USA) came out looking strong in his opening heat of the Junior Pro, taking the win with force. WSL/ Ferguson

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Ripping his way to a win the opening heat of the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro, Jordy Collins (USA) came out firing. WSL/ Ferguson

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An up-and-coming East Coast grom Robbie Goodwin (USA) has years of experience under his belt already but couldn't find the scores to advance into Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson

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Hailing from Costa Rica, Malakai Martinez (CRI) didn't find the start he wanted and couldn't work his way back into the opening heat of the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson

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Opening day for the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro provided plenty of action as Tommy Coleman (USA) posted two excellent scores of 8.17 and 8.13. WSL/ Ferguson