NEXT GENERATION STUNS IN OCEANSIDE: SOUTHERN CAL’S EDEN WALLA MAKES HISTORY AS YOUNGEST TO WIN NISSAN SUPER GIRL SURF PRO CAPE

Youngest Super Girl Final in Event History

Kiara Goold Finishes Second; 13-Year-old Ruby Stringfellow and Teenager  Eweleiula Wong (HAW) Earn Equal Thirds

Youth Also Reigned in the Longboard Competition as 17-Year Old Malia Ilagan Wins Her First Cape Over Cash Hoover (15) in a Close Final

Pictured front page: Eden Walla (R) made history as the youngest Super Girl Surf Pro victor champion.

Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

Media contact: Maya Del Guidice | m. 619.402.3828 | maya@modernprinc.com

OCEANSIDE, California, USA (Sunday, September 22, 2024) – The next generation took over Oceanside at the final day of the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, crowning it’s youngest cape winner in event history. The title returns to San Clemente courtesy of Eden Walla’s massive win at age 15 in her first-ever QS Final appearance. The win catapults Walla to No. 1 in the North America region.

This year marked the youngest Final in Super Girl history, with 14-year old Kiara Goold (PYF) finishing in second and equal thirds shared by teenage sensations Ruby Stringfellow (13) in her first-ever WSL event and already proven QS threat Eweleiula Wong (19).

“It means so much to me. I’ve been watching this event for so long and I just tried to channel all my energy that I had today into that last heat.I’m stoked,” said Walla. “Thank you to everyone watching me and supporting me, my sponsors, and my friends, they’re the best. Always have faith in yourself and always believe in yourself, and, of course, always have fun.”

The Final kicked off in a flurry with an exchange between Walla and Kiara Goold with Walla’s backhand garnering a 6.17 (out of a possible 10) to Goold’s 4.17. Walla, stayed busy and found herself into an afternoon gem with a sharp, backhand attack and landed a 7.33 to take a commanding lead over the 14-year-old Tahitian.

A tough Finals Day draw awaited Tahiti’s newest QS addition of Goold and the 14-year-old rose to the occasion. She overtook reigning Hawaii/Tahiti Nui QS Regional victor Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW), Regional No. 1 Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) and 2024 Challenger Series contender Eweleiula Wong (HAW) in her path to first-ever QS Final. Goold’s second place finish has her now residing atop the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui rankings.

“It’s super cool this being my first QS ever and I’m super proud of myself because I tried to make a big maneuver going for an air,” said Goold. “Even though I didn’t land it, it was still really fun and I’m stoked to the make the Final. I want to say thank you to all my friends and family back home in Tahiti cheering me on. I’m really happy to represent the surfing community and island of Tahiti.”

Pictured: (L) Eden Walla and Kiara Goold at Awards Ceremony. (R) Walla and Goold battle it out in the Final.

Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

Youth Shines in the Surf this Weekend

The next generation took over Oceanside throughout the weekend with Stringfellow making her WSL debut in phenomenal form. The 13-year-old blistered through Finals Day in great form eliminating QS veteran Leilani McGonagle (CRC) in their Round of 16 bout before upsetting reigning Super Girl Surf Pro champion, Alyssa Spencer (USA), in her Quarterfinal heat. But, Stringfellow fell just short of the Finals in a close battle against eventual winner Eden Walla (USA).

Eweleiula Wong (HAW) continues to show she’s a proven QS threat at only 19 and surged into another Super Girl Surf Pro Semifinal. Wong started her pursuit of the cape in the Round of 16 over North America No. 1 Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN), before knocking out Maddie Storrer (USA) in the Quarterfinals. Her run ended in the semis where she fell to eventual runner-up, Goold.

Full Results are Below

Pictured: Maila Ilagan (R) bested Cash Hoover (L) to win her first Super Girl Surf Pro Cape in Longboard Competition.

Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

Youth Also Reigned in the Longboard Competition as 17-Year Old Malia Ilagan Wins Her First Cape Over Cash Hoover (15) in a Close Final

The North side of the iconic Oceanside pier also saw a strong showing from the next generation of longboarders as young phenom Cash Hoover (HAW) earned both the highest heat total of the weekend (a 19.5) and the highest single wave score – a perfect 10 – as she advanced to the Final.

However, Hoover met her match in 17-year Malia Ilagan of Ventura, CA, whose poise and footwork in challenging conditions won over the judges to earn her first Super Girl Surf Pro Longboard cape. Stella Landers (USA) and Alexa Johnson (HAW) shared equal thirds, bowing out in the Semi-Finals.

Ilagan rolled into the Finals, while Hoover had to eliminate reigning Super Girl Surf Pro Longboard Champion, San Diego’s Summer Romero, to earn her place in the Finals.

Pictured: Skai Suitt (HAW) (L) and Moana Jones Wong (HAW) (R) won the Super Girl Pro Team Event.

Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

Moana Jones Wong, Skai Suitt Win Specialty Super Girl Pro Team Event

A specialty Super Girl Pro Team Event brought back some of the event’s iconic names, including Brianna Cope (HAW), Anastasia Ashley (USA), and Moana Jones Wong (HAW), pairing them with emerging talents such as Skai Suitt (HAW), Sofia Gamboa (USA), Zoe Chait (USA), Daya McCart (USA), and Malia Lima (HAW). It was the best of three in a Round Robin format with the cumulative heat total taking the win.

Jones Wong joined Suitt in a powerhouse team that overcame an early deficit and answered in powerful form to eventually take the win and leave Oceanside with some hardware.

Pictured: Bishop Briggs closes out the Super Girl Surf Pro Weekend Event.

Credit: © ASA Ent / Steinmetz

BEYOND THE SURF — NISSAN CONCERT SERIES, SUPER GIRL GAMER PRO, FREE FESTIVAL VILLAGE

In addition to the world-class surfing, the event featured an action-packed Festival Village with 15 live concerts and family-friendly activities; the annual Super Girl Gamer esports tournament; an all-female DJ Competition; celebrity speakers; panel discussions promoting female leadership and sustainability; a female art exhibition; and autograph signings.

The Nissan Concert Series, which is part of the CELSIUS Essential Vibes Tour, included 15 artists performing FREE LIVE CONCERTS, featuring star acts like Bishop Briggs, CeeLo Green, Beach Weather, lovelytheband, and many more.

New elements for 2024 included a women’s beach volleyball tournament and clinics; a female beach soccer tournament and clinics with the San Diego Wave; a cheer and dance competition; a professional skateboarding contest; and specific programming for a “Mom’s Day” initiative.

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Final Results:

1 – Eden Walla (USA) 13.00     3,000 points

2 – Kiara Goold (PYF) 11.77     2,340 points

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Semifinal Results:

HEAT 1: Eden Walla (USA) 12.70 DEF. Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 10.37

HEAT 2: Kiara Goold (PYF) 10.40 DEF. Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 5.47

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Quarterfinal Results:

HEAT 1: Eden Walla (USA) 12.17 DEF. Bailey Turner (USA) 4.50

HEAT 2: Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 14.23 DEF. Alyssa Spencer (USA) 11.83

HEAT 3: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 10.67 DEF. Maddie Storrer (USA) 7.17

HEAT 4: Kiara Goold (PYF) 10.00 DEF. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) 3.87

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Round of 16 Results:

HEAT 1: Bailey Turner (USA) 10.43 DEF. Talia Swindal (USA) 9.83

HEAT 2: Eden Walla (USA) 10.43 DEF. Sara Freyre (USA) 3.60

HEAT 3: Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 13.74 DEF. Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 8.50

HEAT 4: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 18.00 DEF. Mathea Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 3.93

HEAT 5: Maddie Storrer (USA) 9.40 DEF. Vela Mattive (USA) 5.93

HEAT 6: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 10.04 DEF. Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 8.20

HEAT 7: Kiara Goold (PYF) 11.50 DEF. Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) 5.74

HEAT 8: Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) 11.66 DEF. Lilie Kulber (USA) 6.07

About Super Girl Pro:
Established 18 years ago as a showcase for women in action sports, Super Girl Pro is the only large-scale, all-women’s action sports, esports & lifestyle series in the world. Developed by ASA Entertainment as a celebration of female strength & empowerment, the platform has grown into an event series, providing opportunities for young women in areas where they’re traditionally underrepresented. Super Girl Pro includes Super Girl Surf Pro; Super Girl Snow Pro, headlined by 2X Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Jacobellis; and Super Girl Gamer Pro Esports Competition.

Next Generation Stuns in Oceanside:

Youngest Super Girl Final in Event History

Kiara Goold Finishes Second; 13-year old Sensation Ruby Stringfellow (in her first-ever WSL event) and teenage QS threat Eweleiula Wong (HAW) earned Equal Thirds. 

Challenging conditions leveled the playing field for the youth to shine in the youngest Final in Super Girl Surf Pro history between 14- year old Kiara Goold (PYF) and 15-year old Eden Walla (USA). Walla’s win marks her first major QS Final and featured just some .

The Final kicked off in a flurry with an exchange between San Clemente’s Walla and Tahiti’s Kiara Goold with Walla’s backhand garnering a 6.17 (out of a possible 10) to Goold’s 4.17. Walla stayed busy and found herself into an afternoon gem to unleash more of her sharp, backhand attack and accrued a 7.33 to take a commanding lead over the Tahitian.

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Final Results:

1 – Eden Walla (USA) 13.00     3,000 points

2 – Kiara Goold (PYF) 11.77     2,340 points

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Semifinal Results:

HEAT 1: Eden Walla (USA) 12.70 DEF. Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 10.37

HEAT 2: Kiara Goold (PYF) 10.40 DEF. Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 5.47

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Quarterfinal Results:

HEAT 1: Eden Walla (USA) 12.17 DEF. Bailey Turner (USA) 4.50

HEAT 2: Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 14.23 DEF. Alyssa Spencer (USA) 11.83

HEAT 3: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 10.67 DEF. Maddie Storrer (USA) 7.17

HEAT 4: Kiara Goold (PYF) 10.00 DEF. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) 3.87

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Round of 16 Results:

HEAT 1: Bailey Turner (USA) 10.43 DEF. Talia Swindal (USA) 9.83

HEAT 2: Eden Walla (USA) 10.43 DEF. Sara Freyre (USA) 3.60

HEAT 3: Ruby Stringfellow (USA) 13.74 DEF. Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 8.50

HEAT 4: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 18.00 DEF. Mathea Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 3.93

HEAT 5: Maddie Storrer (USA) 9.40 DEF. Vela Mattive (USA) 5.93

HEAT 6: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 10.04 DEF. Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 8.20

HEAT 7: Kiara Goold (PYF) 11.50 DEF. Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) 5.74

HEAT 8: Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) 11.66 DEF. Lilie Kulber (USA) 6.07

PRIOR UPDATES

SATURDAY RESULTS….SUPER GIRL SURF PRO ALL WEEKEND FINISHES SOON!

SoCal Surfers Shine on Day 2 of Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro

Scattered Upsets Settle Finals Day Draw

Alyssa Spencer Close to Claiming the First Back-to-Back Capes

Ruby Stringfellow’s Strong QS Debut Upsets Pros; Youngest Competitor to Advance

Summer Romero and Reid Van Wagoner Sail into Round of 16 in Long Board  

Pictured: Defending champion Alyssa Spencer (USA) posted the highest heat total of the event so far today

with a 15.07 in her Round of 32 heat and is back into Finals Day. Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

DAY 2 IMAGES HERE and HERE

HD BROLL VIDEO HERE

Media contact: Maya Del Guidice | m. 619.402.3828 | maya@modernprinc.com

OCEANSIDE, California, USA (Saturday, September 21, 2024) – Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro showcased a home beach advantage as SoCal surfers upset QS mainstays to advance.

Two-foot, occasional three-foot sets, provided opportunity for the women in the Round of 64 and Round of 32 to showcase their ability to adapt and perform. Now, the coveted Super Girl cape and vital points toward 2025 Challenger Series qualification await tomorrow’s Finals Day.

Alyssa Spencer Returns to Finals Day for a Repeat Opportunity

An incredible performance in challenging afternoon conditions from defending champ Alyssa Spencer (Encinitas) raised the standard heading into Finals Day action. Spencer’s backhand attack earned her the highest scoring set of the day and sent her soaring into tomorrow’s Round of 16.

“I was just trying to find my rhythm and I managed to find a couple good waves,” noted Spencer. “It’s amazing to reflect how far I’ve come and this event really sparked the dream for me. Just getting to meet all my idols and when I was younger I dreamed of being where they are one day and now I am. I’m really grateful for Super Girl for that.”

The impressive WSL debut from Huntington’s Ruby Stringfellow continued into Day Two, with the 13-year-old advancing to the Round of 16 as the youngest competitor, and upsetting Hawaii/Tahiiti Nui contenders Moana Jones Wong and Zoe McDougall.

Also adding their name to the Finals Day roster with Round of 32 heat wins were SoCal’s younger generation. Big performances from Vela Mattive, Bailey Turner, Eden Walla provided scattered upsets to advance to the Round of 16 bouts, joining  current North America No. 1 Sanoa Demplfe-Olin (CAN), Kiara Goold (PYF) in tomorrow’s head-to-head matchups.

Vaihitimahana Leads Hawaiian Charge into All-Important Finals Day

A tough day of competition witnessed the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui contenders face elimination throughout the Round of 32 after a successful showing in the Round of 64. But, Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) took her Round of 64 confidence after posting an excellent 8.33 and made her way into Finals Day once again in her young career. The 16-year-old bested fellow regional contenders Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW), Kohai Fierro (PYF), and Southern California’s Kirra Pinkerton (USA) for her shot at earning a Super Girl cape.
“I feel good,” said Inso. “I love California and especially this event and the environment around it is just the best. If I can keep making a couple more heats that’ll be amazing but just having a good fresh start in that first heat felt good to let loose.”

Full Results

The Full results are available here.

Tomorrow’s Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Round of 16 Matchups:
HEAT 1: Bailey Turner (USA) vs. Talia Swindal (USA)
HEAT 2: Eden Walla (USA) vs. Sara Freyre (USA)
HEAT 3: Leilani McGonagle (CRC) vs. Ruby Stringfellow (USA)
HEAT 4: Alyssa Spencer (USA) vs. Mathea Dempfle-Olin (CAN)
HEAT 5: Vela Mattive (USA) vs. Maddie Storrer (USA)
HEAT 6: Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) vs. Eweleiula Wong (HAW)
HEAT 7: Kiara Goold (PYF) vs. Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW)
HEAT 8: Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) vs. Lilie Kulber (USA)

Watch Live
The Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro presented by CELSIUS will be streamed live at https://supergirlsurfpro.com/watch-live/

Pictured: Carlsbad’s Reid Van Wagoner advanced to tomorrow’s Longboard Round of 16

Credit: © WSL / Steinmetz

Summer Romero Also Attempts Repeat Capes in Longboard,

Returning to Finals Day in Strong Fashion

Last year’s Longboard Champion, San Diego’s Summer Romero cruised through today’s competition, hoping to once again claim the cape on Final Days. Romero leads the sweet sixteen longboards line up, which starts at 8am tomorrow.

As the only athlete to compete in both the longboard and shortboard competitions, Carlsbad’s Reid Van Wagoner easily advanced to the Round of 16 on the North side of the iconic Oceanside Pier. Van Wagoner’s longboard journey continues tomorrow, but she was eliminated from the shortboard comp in the Round of 32, after winning her Round of 64 heat.

Pictured: Lovelytheband performs this evening as part of the Free Nissan Concert Series

Credit: © ASA Ent

BEYOND THE SURF — NISSAN CONCERT SERIES, SUPER GIRL GAMER PRO, FREE FESTIVAL VILLAGE

In addition to the world-class surfing, the event features an action-packed Festival Village with 15 live concerts and family-friendly activities; the annual Super Girl Gamer esports tournament; an all-female DJ Competition; celebrity speakers; panel discussions promoting female leadership and sustainability; a female art exhibition; and autograph signings.

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS:

• San Diego Wave Beach Soccer Clinic 10a – 1p
• Female Leadership Panel Discussion 1:15p – 2p
• Mom’s Day Specials 12p – 3p
• Esports Tournament 11a – 5p
• Surfskate Pro Competition 11a – 4p
• Bishop Briggs and Beach Weather in concert

New elements for 2024 include a women’s beach volleyball tournament and clinics; a female beach soccer tournament and clinics with the San Diego Wave; a cheer and dance competition; a professional skateboarding contest; and specific programming for a “Mom’s Day” initiative on Sunday, September 22.

The event runs daily through Sunday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Access to the surfing, concerts, esports, panels, classes, speakers, and all elements are free to attend.

For more information on the concert lineup, surfing, classes, schedules, esports, volleyball, soccer, and more, visit www.supergirlsurfpro.com. To connect via social media, follow @SupergirlPro on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and @OfficialSupergirlPro on TikTok.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 22

8:00 am – 10:40 am        WSL Surfing Round 4 (Round of 16)

8:00 am – 10:00 am         Longboarding Round of 16

9:00 am – 4:00 pm           Women’s Beach Volleyball 18U Tournament Final Rounds

10:00 am – 11:30 am       San Diego Wave Women’s Beach Soccer Clinic (age 6–10)

10:00 am – 6:00 pm         #Goals Stage Free Classes and Speakers

10:00 am – 6:00 pm         Festival Village Open

10:15 am – 12:15 pm       Longboarding Quarterfinals

10:40 am – 11:20 am       Surfing Team Event Round 1

11:00 am – 5:00 pm         Esports Arena (Women’s Counter-Strike 2 Tournament)

11:00 am – 4:00 pm         Surfskate Professional Competition

11:20 am – 1:00 pm         WSL Surfing Quarterfinals

11:30 am – 1:00 pm         San Diego Wave Women’s Beach Soccer Clinic (age 11–18)

11:30 am – 7:30 pm         Beer Garden Open

11:30 am – 1:00 pm         Pulp Vixen in Concert

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm       Cheer San Diego Extreme Performance

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm         Mom’s Day

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm         Longboarding Semifinals

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm           Women’s Adult Beach Soccer Tournament

1:00 pm – 1:40 pm           Surfing Team Event Round 2

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm           Female Leadership Panel Discussion

1:40 pm – 2:30 pm           WSL Surfing Semifinals

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm           Cheer San Diego Extreme Performance

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm           Longboarding Finals

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm           Hello Sister in Concert 

2:40 pm – 3:10 pm           Surfing Team Event Round 3

3:10 pm – 3:40 pm           WSL Surfing Finals

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm           Emeline in Concert

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm           Surf Awards Ceremony

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm           Beach Weather in Concert 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm           Bishop Briggs in Concert

About Super Girl Pro:
Established 18 years ago as a showcase for women in action sports, Super Girl Pro is the only large-scale, all-women’s action sports, esports & lifestyle series in the world. Developed by ASA Entertainment as a celebration of female strength & empowerment, the platform has grown into an event series, providing opportunities for young women in areas where they’re traditionally underrepresented. Super Girl Pro includes Super Girl Surf Pro; Super Girl Snow Pro, headlined by 2X Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Jacobellis; and Super Girl Gamer Pro Esports Competition.

About ASA Entertainment:

Founded in 1994, ASA Entertainment Group, LLC is an action sports event, television and content production agency focused on creating andexecuting customized, turn-key marketing programs that range in scale from grassroots to global. ASA’s events, featuring skateboarding, BMX, inline skating, freestyle motocross, snowboarding, surfing, esports and music, are broadcast domestically on thirty networks and distributed to more than 400 million HH globally. ASA’s productions span the spectrum from large, international competitions such as the ASA Action Sports World Tour, the World Championships of Freestyle Motocross, the Super Girl Pro Series and the ASA Big-Air Triples to amateur contests, lifestyle and branded entertainment events, demonstrations, exhibitions, school programs and mobile tours.After 30 years as a leader in action sports, ASA Entertainment regularly connects brands to consumers through its platform of premiumaction sports and lifestyle content. For more information, visit www.ASAentertainment.com.