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Pro Wakeboarders Shine at the Nautique WWA National Championships in Miami

Lake Alfred, Fla. - After awarding 37 Amateur National titles yesterday at the Nautique WWA National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy, the pros from the Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) and Wake Park World Series (WPWS) took to the water. For the WBWS riders, Miami marks the final stop of the Nautique Wake Series and they held nothing back behind the Super Air Nautique G23 as quarterfinal action got underway.

With the top two riders in the Junior Pro Men quarterfinal heat advancing to the semifinals, the action on the water was impressive thanks to the incredible G23 wake. Robby Holihan, Tyler Higham and Cobe France all won their quarterfinal heats and will be joined in the semi-finals by Levy Watt, Bryson Hancock and Mac Schramm.

"We had some great conditions today," said Higham. "I was able to put down a great run and now I’m thinking about getting through the semis to get to the finals on Sunday."

The action didn’t stop there as the Pro Men quarterfinals were up to get behind the Super Air Nautique G23, where only one rider from each heat would advance. Team Nautique athletes Kyle Rattray, Bob Soven, Noah Flegal and Jimmy LaRiche were among the 12 that would move on to the next round.

"I had a blast riding today," said Nautique’s Bob Soven. "The environment here at the new Miami Watersports Complex couldn’t be better. From the amazing wake of the Nautique Super Air G23 to hearing the fans cheer and music pumping, it all contributed to my win today."

At the cable park, the riders were also putting on impressive runs with Shawn Watson, Brett Powell and Gavin Stuckey all moving on to the semifinals tomorrow.

The fourth day of the Nautique WWA National Championships continues tomorrow as the Pro riders will compete in their semifinals to get one step closer to a National Championship and the overall Nautique Wake Series title, while the final amateur classes will crown their champions.

Results - Day 3

Jr. Pro Men Quarterfinals (top two in each heat advance)

Heat #1
1. Takahashi Mizuki - 58.33
2. Bartley, Joel - 50.00
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3. Pelot, Jake - 40.00
4. LaVerne, Kyle - DQ
 
Heat #2
1. Holihan, Robby - 75.00
2. Mendez, Juan - 50.00
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3. Brown, Nicholas - 40.00
4. Miles, Daniel - DQ
 
Heat #3
1. Higham, Tyler - 80.00
2. Watt, Lewy - 61.67
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3. Holladay, Clayton - 50.00
4. Fay, Merrett - DQ
 
Heat #4
1. France, Cobe - 83.33
2. Hancock, Bryson - 40.00
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3. McCauley, Jamie - DQ
4. Corrand, Bryce - DQ
 
Heat #5
1. Rapa, Nic - 81.67
2. Schramm, Mac - 78.00
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3. Loisel, James - 73.33
4. Ditsch, Ulf - 30.00
 
Heat #6
1. Oka, Guenther - 81.00
2. Soven, Jason - 75.00
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3. Daft, Gunner - 64.00
4. Ditsch, Kai - 50.00
 
Pro Men Boat Quarterfinals (top rider in each heat advances)
 
Heat #1
1. Smith, Dean - 83.67
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2. O’Brien, Sean - 73.00
3. Hansen, Trevor - 69.33
4. Pierce, Stephen - 55.00
 
Heat #2
1. Rattray, Kyle - 80.00
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2. Adam, Damien - 78.00
3. Fooshee, Tom - 66.00
4. Knapp, Vinny - 58.00
 
Heat #3
1. Siegele, Parker - 81.00
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2. Thollander, Danny - 63.33
3. Kroon, Marc - 52.67
 
Heat #4
1. Lacconi, Tony - 89.00
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2. Twelker, Josh - 85.33
3. House, Jeff - 77.33
 
Heat #5
1. Piffaretti, Massi - 67.67
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2. Harf, Danny - 64.00
3. Laverne, Rex - 51.00
 
Heat #6
1. Powers, Daniel - 80.67
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2. Sharpe, Chad - 68.33
3. Langley, Jefferson - 54.67
 
Heat #7
1. Carroll, Tony - 84.00
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2. Adkison, Andrew - 73.67
3. Watson, Shawn - 54.33
 
Heat #8
1. Soven, Bob - 80.00
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2. Liesmann, Kirby - 63.67
3. Cole, Ian - 51.33
 
Heat #9
1. LaRiche, Jimmy - 73.33
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2. Malinoski, Rusty - 71.00
3. Trask, Jimmy USA - 47.33
 
Heat #11
1. Flegal, Noah - 68.00
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2. Shuler, Gunner - 38.00
3. Palma, Joshua - DQ
 
Heat #12
1. Derome, Oli - 76.67
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2. Errington, Adam - 44.00
3. Teunissen, Cory - 6.67
 
Cable Results
 
Pro Men Features Quarterfinals (top rider in each heat advances)
 
Heat #1
1. Worrall, Chad - 98.50
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2. Errington, Adam - 84.70
3. Dreilling, John - 84.50
4. Rohner, Jay - 72.30
 
Heat #2
1. Powell, Chandler - 100.00
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2. Caldas, Pedro - 83.90
3. Sharpe, Chad - 74.20
4. Bonifay, Shane - 68.60
 
Heat #3
1. Soven, Bob - 94.70
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2. Derome, Oli - 91.90
3. Neville, Jamie - 81.10
4. Lee, Justin - 72.30
 
Heat #4
1. Oka, Guenther - 100.00
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2. Burnstien, Danny - 90.00
3. Knapp, Vinny - 80.00
 
Heat #5
1. Allen, Keenan - 97.70
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2. Smith, Ian - 90.80
3. Branch, Dylan - 81.50
 
Heat #6
1. Flegel, Noah - 94.50
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2. LaRiche, Jimmy - 91.30
3. Hanson, Hunter - 84.20
 
Heat #7
1. Fooshee, Tom - 96.20
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2. Pelot, Jake - 93.80
3. Cottrell, Gordy - 80.00
 
Heat #8
1. Watson, Shawn - 94.50
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2. Saeed, Omeir - 89.50
3. Cohen, Yonel - 16.80
 
Open Men Features Quarterfinals (top two in each heat advance)
 
Heat #1
1. Tkachenko, Anton - 89.80
2. Thibodeau, Brendon - 85.50
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3. Sommer, Tyler - 82.70
4. Hackworth, Riley - 0.00
 
Heat #2
1. Powell, Brett - 95.70
2. Stucky, Trent - 89.70
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3. Dreiling, Dillion - 76.40
4. Viyella, Jose - 74.10
5. Kollath, Preston - 64.10
 
Heat #3
1. Stuckey, Gavin - 95.60
2. Forrest, Chad - 80.50
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3. Coleman, Garrett - 79.70
4. Johnson, Daniel - 75.50
5. Bullock Womble, Fynn - 68.70
 
Heat #4
1. Watson, Andrew - 95.70
2. Fantin, Brenno - 90.10
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3. Shute, Ryan - 72.20
4. Hollasay, Clayton - 72.10
5. Kulin, Greyson - 69.90
 
Boys (10-13) Finals
1. Stuckey, Trent - 96.25
2. Worrall, Tyler - 93.75
3. Coleman, Garrett - 80.00
4. Reichl, Jaden - 70.00
 
Junior Pro Men Finals
1. Caldas, Pedro - 96.50
2. Sommer, Tyler - 93.50 

As the organizer and sanctioning body of the Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all our partners who make this event possible, including Nautique Boats, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, PCM Marine Engines, Ronix, CWB, Aktion Parks and the Miami Watersports Complex.
 
For more information on the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wakepark National Championships, please visit: thewwa.com. For more information on the Nautique Wake Series including the Nautique Wake Series overall standings, please visit nautique.com.
 
About Nautique
Celebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc., Aktion Parks, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company. Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit nautique.com. Also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
 
About Rockstar
Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information visit RockstarEnergy.com. Also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
 
About the WBWS
The Wakeboard World Series will offer the largest payout the sport has seen in its 26-year history with a total of $425,000 to be handed out to the men and women throughout the series. This increase is just one of many avenues that the WWA have stepped up to further legitimize wakeboarding along with an increased focus on attracting media, sponsors, and consumers. This year’s Wakeboard World Series is the largest World Series in recent years, making it the only true global wakeboard series. The 2015 Wakeboard World Series will travel to four rounds within the United States as well as Mexico, Brazil, Canada, a return to Japan, and for the first time, the WWA World Championships will be held in Portugal.
 
About the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award, winner of the 2013 Florida Governor’s Sustained Excellence Award and the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for active older adults and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Miami Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1 or visit miamidade.gov.
 
About the WWA
The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out thewwa.com.

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