The Encinitas Surf Festival presents "The Girls Surf Game"

For the first time, the National Surf League's "Game" format will be used for all-female high school surf teams from the North San Diego county area.

Participating will be San Dieguito Academy, Carlsbad High School, Torrey Pines High School and Vista High School.

Schedule:

9AM – Game #1: San Dieguito Academy vs. Vista High

11AM – Game #2: Carlsbad High vs. Torrey Pines High School

1PM – Final: Game #1 winner vs. Game #2 winner

A special thanks to the Carlsbad, Vista, and Encinitas Firefighters Associations as well as the following companies support to help make the event happen: Surfinfire (Jon Peterson), Nixon, Boardworks, Liquid Force, Hansen's Surf Shop, Quiksilver, Pipe's Cafe, Moonlight Concessions stand and FUEL TV.

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By: Jake Howard, ESPN

High school was an awkward time. I hoped I'd outgrown it, but then I went to the beach this weekend and realized that I'm more of an insecure, self-conscious kook than ever. With the Red Bull Riders Cup National Championships descending upon Trestles this weekend—my regular haunt—high school surf teams from around the country poured onto the sand, set up their little cliques, paddled out, and sadly, most every kid surfed better than me—with the exception of the one girl who pearled after every top turn, I reckon I'd barely beat her out.

Why the self-loathing you ask? Well, for one, it's that the level of a lot of high school-aged surfers never ceases to amaze me.  READ MORE…

Wow! what a great weekend for High School competitive surfing!! We witnessed some of the most intense games of the year.

Here are some of my highlights:

Newport versus Satellite High with Chase Wilson looking like a WCT pro and getting the first 10 point ride in NSL High School surfing history!! With judges Damien Hobgood, Micah Byrne, Jason Bennett, and Head Judge Willy Smith, that is legit!!

Dane Zaun's clutch 9.5 in the bottom of the 3rd period of the semi's against Newport Harbor to put his team in the final showed that deep determination it takes to be a winner in "The Game" format. And then the final game that went to overtime.

Cooper Jones clutch 8.5 in the bottom of the 3rd period and J.D Lewis' super clutch last wave with 10 seconds left in the game to tie it up and take it to overtime had the whole beach buzzing.  But it was Mira Costa led by Senior and future pro surfing star Dane Zaun in O.T. that sealed the deal.

Congratulations to Mira Costa High School! They are the Red Bull Riders Cup 09 Champions and the best surfing high school in continental United States.

Next year we hope to include more high schools including Hawaii.

This season was a great success!! Thanks to all the pro surfers that helped out in every region, thanks to all the coaches, teachers, and helpers, thanks to Red Bull and all their people, Red Bull Girls for handing out trophies and hugging the groms, Thanks to Allisports.com for everything and thanks to my staff at the NSL, you guys are the best!!

Extra special thanks to Shaun Burrell for being the man!

peace and see  you all next year!!!

commissioner of NSL

Brad Gerlach

PS. Check out this video of Mira Costa pre-claiming the title after winning the South Bay regional:

The Quarterfinal rounds of the Red Bull Riders Cup, the nation’s premiere high school surfing competition, took place today at Upper Trestles at San Onofre Beach. The event brought together eight of the best high school surfing teams in the nation to compete for bragging rights and the title of Red Bull Riders Cup National Champion. All eight teams had previously won Regional Championships to earn their spot in the National Championship. The victors will be back tomorrow for the Semi-Finals and Finals.

TOMORROW’S SCHEDULE:
8:00am-10:00am Semi-Final #1 Mira Costa High vs. Newport Harbor High
10:30am-12:30pm Semi-Final #2 Malibu High vs. San Dieguito Academy
2:00pm-3:45pm Final
4:00pm- 4:30pm Awards ceremony

RESULTS:

Mira Costa High vs. Aptos High
Winner: Mira Costa High

In the biggest blowout of the quarterfinals, Mira Costa High School, led by MVP Dayton Silva (who scored 7.5 in both first and second periods) simply overwhelmed Aptos High School.

Most Valuable Player – Dayton Silva (MC)
Most Radical Maneuver – Dayton Silva (MC) – Blow Tail of Disaster

Newport Harbor High vs. Satellite High
Winner: Newport Harbor High

This game of East vs. West was a real nail bitter, where victory was up for grabs until the final seconds. Newport Harbor started out with an early lead in the first period, and Chase Wilson’s perfect 10.0 score in the second period widened that lead, putting them ahead 5 points headed into the third period. But Newport Harbor failed to solidify their victory, posting low scores and giving Satellite High a chance to steal the win. Satellite High made a valiant attempt, and were well on their way when the waves decided to no longer cooperate. The team desperately waited for a wave that would give them the mere 2 points they needed for the win, but the wave simply did not come.

Most Valuable Player – Chase Wilson (NP)
Most Radical Maneuver – Chris Tucker (S) – Air Reverse to Floater

Ocean City High School vs. Malibu High School
Winner: Malibu High School

Led by strong performances by Conrad Carr (8.5 in third period) and Chance Lawson (8.0 in both first and third periods) Malibu High School was able to defeat Ocean City High.

Game Scores:

Most Valuable Player – Chance Lawson (M)
Most Radical Maneuver – Conrad Carr (M) – Big Backside Air

San Dieguito Academy vs. New Smyrna High School
Winner – San Dieguito Academy

Since New Smyrna High was unable to make it to California to compete, San Dieguito Academy won by default.

To ensure the most competitive Games possible through the final, the NSL forms a special committee to make the championships match-ups.  The committee is made up of professional surfer judges, administrators and observers who have attended the regional events throughout the year.  Factors determining the match-ups include performance in regional events as well as past years results and performance.
 

FINAL MATCH-UPS (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

San Dieguito Academy will now battle Carlsbad High School in a rematch of last years epic regional final that ended in overtime with Carlsbad High taking the win and eventually the national title.

Game Time today is 5 PM to allow for the tide to push in for better quality of surf at Seaside Reef.

Semi-Final #2 Scores (click to enlarge)

Carlsbad will now surf in the regional championship on Thursday against the winner of Wednesday’s Game between San Dieguito Academy and Torrey Pines High School.

SCHEDULE AND MATCH-UPS

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Tuesday, May 26th – 4pm
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Carlsbad High School
DEF>
Point Loma High School

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Wednesday, May 27th – 4pm
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San Dieguito Academy
vs.
Torrey Pines High School

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Thursday, May 28th – 4pm
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FINAL

The Red Bull Riders Cup moves to Seaside Reef for the San Diego Regional Championship.  Teams will be competing for the 8th and final slot into the National Championships at Upper Trestles June 6/7.  Defending national champs Carlsbad High School will be back hungry to repeat, along with a host of determined schools looking to win their first title.

SCHEDULE AND MATCH-UPS

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Tuesday, May 26th – 4pm
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Carlsbad High School
vs.
Point Loma High School

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Wednesday, May 27th – 4pm
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San Dieguito Academy
vs.
Torrey Pines High School

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Thursday, May 28th – 4pm
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FINAL