WWA U.S. Nationals - Day 4 of 5
By WSM Press Release
Kenosha, Wis.- Dallas Friday, 20, is the most highly decorated female wakeboarder in the world. The Orlando, Florida native is a three-time World Champion (03', 04', 06'), four-time X Games Champion (01', 03', 04', 05'), and this weekend she is seeking her sixth consecutive National Championship title at the 2007 Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships.
Prior to Nationals, Friday has not ridden in any King of Wake events this season due to injury. Many were uncertain how she would perform on her first run of the season, but yesterday she convinced her critics that her injury would not hinder her performance, as she paced all riders in the Pro Women's quarterfinals. Friday has not stopped there, as today she again led all female riders in the Pro Women's division during their semifinals.
"I'm just excited to be back out on the water competing," said Friday. "I am healthy and feeling confident, so I expect to do well this weekend."
Tomorrow Dallas Friday will compete in the Pro Women's Division finals against the three other female riders who advanced past today's semifinals.
In addition to the Pro Women's Division, today the Junior Boys, Boys, and Pro Wakeskate Divisions also competed in their semifinal rounds. Stuart Shinn (Bradenton, FL) led the Pro Wakeskate Division, while Noah Flegel (Lighthouse Point, FL) paced the Jr. Boys Division. Daniel Powers (Orlando, FL) and Cooper Swink (Canyon Lake, CA) both tied as the leaders for the Boy's Division. All divisions will conclude tomorrow during their final rounds.
Today, 70 riders took to the waters of Lake Andrea to compete in the quarterfinals for the Pro Men's Division. Wisconsin native Erik Ruck (Twin Lakes) and 2006 World Champion Andrew Adkison (Orlando, FL) both led their heats today and will proceed to tomorrow's semifinals along with the 18 other riders who advanced past the quarterfinals.
Tomorrow marks the fifth and final day of Nationals. Pro Men and Women's Wakeboarding, along with Jr. Men, Boys, Junior Women, and Junior Boys, as well as Junior Women, and Pro Wakeskate will all ride in their final rounds. Competition will begin at 9:00am.
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Day Four Results
Junior Boys (9 and under) Semifinals (all riders advance)
1. Noah Flegel (USA) - 55.56
2. Jason Soven (USA) - 48.67
3. Joe Martella (USA) - 36.67
4. Christopher Herrera (USA) - 31.67
5. Zach Brown (USA) - 18.33
Boys (10-13) Semifinals (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Cooper Swink (USA) - 63.33
2. Braxton Tomlinson (USA) - 61.67
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3. Evan Dean (USA) - 50.00
4. Freddie Wayne (USA) - 40.00
Heat #2
1. Daniel Powers (USA) - 63.33
2. Michael Dowdy (USA) - 53.33
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3. Joshua Twelker (USA) - 40.00
4. Kyle Evans (USA) - 25.00
Heat #3
1. Jacob Valdez (USA) - 61.67
2. Cale Middleton (USA) - 50.83
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3. Chad Payton (USA) - 41.67
4. Paulie Koch (USA) - 30.00
Professional Wakeskate Semifinals (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Brandon Thomas (USA) - 71.67
2. Reed Hansen (USA) - 68.33
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3. James Balzer (CAN) - 60.00
4. Chase Gregory (USA) - 48.33
Heat #2
1. Stuart Shinn (USA) - 76.67
2. Brian Grubb (USA) - 71.67
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3. Matthew Manzari (USA) - 35.00
4. Grant Roberts (USA) - 33.33
Women's Professional Semifinals (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Dallas Friday (USA) - 72.50
2. Emily Copeland Durham (USA) - 65.56
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3. Raequel Hoffman (USA) - 60.00
4. Shelby Kantar (USA) - 49.44
Heat #2
1. Melissa Marquardt (USA) - 60.00
2. Amber Wing (AUS) - 57.78
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3. Sunni Anne Ball (CAN) - 47.22
4. Maeghan Major (USA) - 43.89
Pro Men Quarterfinals (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. JD Webb (USA) - 95.00
2. Keith Lidberg (USA) - 92.50
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3. Tino Santori (USA) - 72.00
4. Kevin Henshaw (CAN) - 72.00
5. Gabe Lucas (USA) - 68.50
Heat #2
1. Erik Ruck (USA) - 97.50
2. Daniel Watkins (AUS) - 83.00
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3. Anthony Hollick CAN 77.50
4. Andrew Dyrhood (USA) - 77.00
5. Chase Andrews (USA) - 62.50
6. James Hindes (USA) - 52.50
7. Jade Whirley (USA) - 40.00
Heat #3
1. Andrew Adkison (USA) - 100.00
2. Danny Thollander (USA) - 82.50
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3. Mikey Ennen (USA) - 81.50
4. Kyle Rattray (CAN) - 76.00
5. Jeff Weatherall NZL 60.00
6. Daniel Walden (USA) - 47.50
7. Mark Weikel (USA) - 42.50
Heat #4
1. Austin Hair (USA) - 96.00
2. Danny Harf (USA) - 92.50
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3. Corey Bradley (USA) - 81.50
4. Chris O'Shea (AUS) - 68.50
5. Mike Marsh (USA) - 53.00
6. Clay Fletcher (USA) - 49.50
7. Tony Carroll (USA) - 49.00
Heat #5
1. Shaun Murray (USA) - 100.00
2. Shane Bonifay (USA) - 90.00
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3. Rhett Whatley (USA) - 70.00
4. Kyle Alberts (USA) - 68.00
5. Chris Law (USA) - 66.50
6. Wes Brisco (USA) - 55.50
7. Adam Haller (USA) - 40.00
Heat #6
1. Trevor Hansen (USA) - 97.50
2. Shawn Watson (USA) - 92.50
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3. Ben Greenwood (USA) - 69.50
4. Philip Combs (USA) - 64.00
5. Justin Savich (USA) - 62.50
6. Jesson Vedel (TAH) - 56.00
7. Randall Harris (USA) - 48.00
Heat #7
1. Adam Wensink (USA) - 85.00
2. Aaron Rathy (CAN) - 83.00
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3. Zane Schwenk (USA) - 77.00
4. Collin Harrington (USA) - 68.50
5. Chad Sharpe (CAN) - 65.50
6. Alex Brown (CAN) - 58.50
7. Troy Mackey (AUS) - 52.50
Heat #8
1. Adam Errington (USA) - 100.00
2. Nick Jones (USA) - 82.50
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3. Ricky Gonzales (USA) - 71.00
4. Dean Smith (AUS) - 62.50
5. Tim Keepers (USA) - 61.00
6. Nick Weinacker (USA) - 60.00
7. Rob Jacques (USA) - 53.00
Heat #9
1. Rusty Malinoski (CAN) - 100.00
2. Derek Grasman (USA) - 87.50
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3. Bryan Hutton (USA) - 76.00
4. Bradley Smeele (NZL) - 73.50
5. Scotty Broome (AUS) - 60.50
6. Scott Mackey (AUS) - 52.50
7. Chris Harvey (USA) - 40.00
Heat #10
1. Phillip Soven (USA) - 100.00
2. Olivier Derome (CAN) - 87.00
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3. Brett Eisenhauer (AUS) - 77.00
4. Josh Sanders (AUS) - 73.50
5. Robby Carter (USA) - 62.50
6. John Rodriguez (USA) - 50.00
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