F54's Gavin Klein finishes 3rd at HSA State Championships

Hawaii state champions crowned at Ala Moana event

Gavin Klein Gavin (blk and red shirt) and his trophy Hard Rock Cafe Skull Candy State Champs Presented by HSA Hawaiian Surfing Assn Ala Moana Bowls, Oahu 6 - 8 May 2010 Hawaii Team Now Headed for Nationals in California, June Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 9 May, 2010 : - - Honolulu -- Hawaii's 2010 state champions of surfing have been decided, following the three-day Hard Rock Cafe Skull Candy State Championships at Ala Moana Bowls, presented by the Hawaii Surfing Association (HSA). The state championships are the culmination of the regional Hard Rock Cafe Surf Series and determine Hawaii's team that will compete in the US National Championships in California next month. The HSA has been delivering champions for over 40 years, including some of the most famous names in surfing: Derek and Michael Ho, Eddie and Clyde Aikau, Gerry Lopez, Tony Moniz, Andy and Bruce Irons, and the list still grows today. Ala Moana pulsed with surf in the two- to four-foot range over the three days of the state titles, with thousands of waves ridden by the best boardriders from around the Hawaiian Islands. The younger divisions are the biggest attraction, drawing the lions share of attention as they offer a window onto the stars of tomorrow. In particular, the 16-17 year age group features Hawaii's top talent that is on the verge of entering the professional ranks of the ASP world tour. Oahu's Matty Costa and Alyssa Gonsalves were crowned champions of those divisions. Equally impressive were the youngest of all entrants: the 11 and under boys and girls, with Kaulana Apo and Dax McGill headlining their respective age groups. Other champions of the featured shortboard categories who are headed to the national titles along with Costa, Gonsalves, Apo and McGill are: Dorian Blanchard (boys 12-13); Bailey Nagy (girls 12-13); Kain Daly (boys 14-15); Lianna Patey (girls 14-15); Matty Costa (boys 16-17); Alyssa Gonsalves (girls 16-17). (Please see below for complete results of the finals.) As the birthplace of surfing and the home of the many of the world's most famous surf breaks, the HSA series is highly competitive and hotly contested by surfers of all ages, male and female, from around the state. This week, more than 200 surfers participated in the final round of competition, and Hawaii will send more than 50 surfers to California for the national championships. Mahalo to the tireless, year-round work of the event organizers, judges and officials of the Hawaii Surfing Association, to Hard Rock Cafe for their undying support of surfing in Hawaii, to Skull Candy for their enthusiasm and support, and to these partners: Sticky Bumps, Surfer Magazine, Penske Trucking, Local Motion, HIC, Town & Country, and O'Neill. Aloha. Results listed in order of 1st through 4th. Boys Shortboard 11 & Under Final: Kaulana Apo; Noa Mizuno; Loa Ng; Monte Grant Boys Shortboard 12-13 Final: Dorian Blanchard; Joshua Moniz; Elijah Hunter; Alex Pendleton Boys Shortboard 14-15 Final: Kain Daly; Kaimana Kinimaka; Kaito Kino; Keola Carreira Boys Shortboard 16-17 Final: Matty Costa; Ezekiel Lau; Gavin Klein; Kylen Yamakawa Girls Shortboard 11 & Under Final: Dax McGill; Mahena Maeda; Mainei Kinimaka; Kahanu Delovio; Moana Jones; Kylie Nagy Girls Shortboard 12-13 Final: Bailey Nagy; Tatiana Weston-Webb; Jenna Forti; Tia Blanco Girls Shortboard 14-15 Final: Lianna Patey; Kiana Fores; Makani Adric; Chloe Child; Jennifer Leon Girls Shortboard 16-17 Final: Alyssa Gonsalves; Alessa Quizon; Maili Enos-Branigan; Kylie Rodman Men Shortboard Final: Chatson Barrett; Aaron Swanson; Mack Ferry; Mitchell Alapai Masters Shortboard Final: Scott Shimoda; Darren Mahoe; Alex da Silva; Bryce Yamashita; Kapila Ciancio; Collin Steinberger Senior Men Shortboard Final: Young Tarring; Richard Patey; Kalani Ahina; Richard Tom; Brook Nottage; Adam Escobar Legends Shortboard Final: Craig Sugihara; Eddie Pieper; Lance Ohata; Gilbert Perea; George Matsuda; Herb Pruse Women Shortboard Final: Hana Harrison; Izumi Baldwin; Stephanie da Silva; Aleui Lyman; Dane Tortuga; Darlene Dubray Grand Masters Shortboard Final: Tommy Reyes; Raymond Shito; Kal Faurot; Steven Riveira; Tomo Saito; Andre Derizans Open Men Shortboard Final: PENDING AT TIME OF RELEASE Golden Legends Final (70+): PENDING AT TIME OF RELEASE Longboard Junior Men Final: Crispin Nakoa; Gavin Klein; Akila Weber; Bobby Lusica; Colten Rivera Menehune Longboard Final: Natalia Smith; Micah Liana; Kaoli Kahokuloa; Christopher Bluthardt Girls Longboard Final: Natalia Smith; Tatianna Weston Webb; Liana Patey; Kui Adric Longboard Men Final: Dustin Fernandez; Nick Riopelle; Dane McCallun