Kelis Kaleopa'a Claims Back-To-Back Victories In Huntington Beach, Starts Season As World No. 1

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Kelis Kaleopa'a Claims Back-To-Back Victories In Huntington Beach, Starts Season As World No. 1

WSL

Sunday, August 6, 2023

In an epic rematch from 2022, Kelis Kaleopa'a and Honolua Blomfield went head-to-head once again. Kaleopa'a's clutch poise amid the Huntington Beach Pier arena proved invaluable, posting a 7.83 to overtake Blomfield and hold the lead until the horn sounded.

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