High School Surfing Stars Shine | Honolulu News

The third annual ‘World Cup of Surfing’ on Oahu’s South Shore lit up with global talent as 40 high schools from Hawaii, Japan, Aotearoa, and Canada battled for supremacy. Coaches and pros like Carissa Moore and Mahina Maeda joined the action, turning the event into a full-blown surf spectacle. Kahuku High School claimed the club title, while standout athletes like Merrik Mochkatel (Boys Shortboard), Victoria Duprat (Girls Shortboard), Kala Kukea (Boys Longboard), and Puaiohi DeFries (Girls Longboard) took home individual crowns. Bodyboard champs Analu Yockman and Kailana Tong-Matthews rounded out the winners. This high-stakes, globally connected showdown proves the next wave of surfers is already making serious moves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53f0965aa3bd69cd