Sport Interests: I am a 14-year-old competitive surfer who is a member of the Newport Harbor High School surf team. My passions are surfing, alpine skiing, yoga, and my academics.

How I got started surfing: well.... my dad surfs so I always felt left out so I told my self that i was going to surf like my dad.

Athletic achievements: 

2008/2009 Season

NSSA Southwest Explorer Girls

• Currently ranked 1 st in girls short board
• 3 rd place, 9 th St., Huntington Beach
• 2 nd place, Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
• 2 nd place, San Fernando Place Mission Beach San Diego

NSSA Southwest Explorer Women

• Currently ranked 4 th in womens short board
• 2 nd place, 9 th St., Huntington Beach

WSA Prime

• Invited to compete in the elite WSA prime events; season in progress

2007/2008 Season

NSSA Southwest Explorer, 14 & Under Girls

• Finished the season ranked 6th overall

WSA Championship Tour: 15 & Under Girls

• 1 st place and winner of the WSA West Coast Championship division title

WSA Championship Tour 17 & Under Girls

• 2nd place and unofficial title winner of this division (unable to claim title out of age division)

Other Event Results

• Hurley’s 2008 Rip My Shred Stick: Pro Edition (one of eight groms matched with professional surfer in exhibition contest during 2008 Boost Mobile Pro, Lowers)
• Oakley/Newport Beach Pro: Recreational Finals

1st place, Girls Open Short Board –Stop 2 for the Macy’s CA Trifecta; Newport Beach

• HB Surf Series: 1 st place and overall point leader in Women’s Open for 2007
• Huntington Beach Board Fest: 1 st place in 13 & Under Girls, Southside Pier
• Invitational USA Surf Team Tryouts: placed 3 rd in quarter finals for 16 & Under Girls
• Invitational USA Championships: placed 3 rd in semi finals for 18 & Under Girls

INTERNATIONAL SURF AND COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE

Rincon, Puerto Rico

• December 2008//January 2009

Gold Coast, Australia

• ASP Motorola Jr. Pro - March, 2008, Meriwether, Australia

Lima and Mancura, Peru

• April, 2006

Baja de Norte, Mexico

• Surfed annually, 2004-2007

North and South Shore Oahu, Hawaii

Inspiration: Everything and everyone is my inspiration because everyone has something to tell you even though you may not want to hear it you have to.

Philosophy: Live life to its fullest.

Favorite spot to do my sport: Lower Trestles, San Clemente; Blacks Beach, San Diego; 56th street, Newport Beach; Huntington pier, Huntington Beach; Snappers, Gold Coast, AU; Green Mount, Gold Coast, AU

Favorite surfboard shapers: Matt Moore Rincon Designs 5’-7” or 5’-10” Epoxy, FCS, Thrusters, rounded pin, and tapered squash tails.

Favorite Girls4Sport wear: I love the shorts they have because they are really nice to wear when I'm surfing or when I'm out of the water and hanging out, but I also love the surf Buddha t-shirt. 

What I do when I'm not in the water: When I'm not in the water I'm probably at the movies with some friends or with my dad or mom or I'm doing something outside. 

My job: Is to be a student.

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Photos by Jim Coshland