Caroline Marks and Luis Diaz top the podium at the Vans US Open of Surfing's junior event. Both surfers powered through challenging conditions for big scores in their final heats and it paid off.
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Caroline Marks and Luis Diaz top the podium at the Vans US Open of Surfing's junior event. Both surfers powered through challenging conditions for big scores in their final heats and it paid off.
And just like that, the young surfer extended his lead at Huntington Beach and earned a spot in the Finals.
Despite a strong field, Rapoza stood out and found himself among the finalists at the Vans US Open of Surfing junior event.