Matt Passaquindici (USA) was a standout in Round 2 but couldn't continue that incredible showcase into Round 3 and was eliminated - falling just short of reaching Bruce Mackie (BRB). WSL/ Ferguson
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Charging his way into Round 4, Bruce Mackie (BRB) continued finding the waves necessary to advance with a second-place finish in Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson
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Taking the win in Heat 2, Round 3, Lucca Mesinas (PER) topped a stacked heat including Jake Marshall (USA), Balaram Stack (USA), and Kei Kobayashi (USA). WSL/ Ferguson
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Advancing his way into Round 4, Jake Marshall (USA) continued his form and is looking strong in Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson
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East Coast threat Balaram Stack (USA) did well in the first day of competition but fell just short in Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson
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Making a great run in the Men's QS1000, Kei Kobayashi (USA) made a Round 3 appearance before facing elimination and will look to make it count in the Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson
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Local standout Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) had a great showing on Day 1 but could not carry that performance into Day 2 and was eliminated in Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson
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Unleashing a near-perfect 9.27 on his opening wave in Round 3, Cory Arrambide (USA) won his heat and is into Round 4. WSL/ Ferguson
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Day 1 of the Ron Jon Vans Pro Men's QS1000 got underway Thursday, March 10, 2016 in three-to-four foot, Southeast windswell that provided great scoring opportunity throughout the day which competitors took full advantage of. WSL/ Nichols
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Returning to the shores of Cocoa Beach, Fla. as a Men's QS1000 competitor, Taylor Clark (USA) is showing his maturity with smart and impressive surfing. WSL/ Ferguson
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Ripping just under Noah Schweizer (USA), Stevie Pittman (USA) did some impressive surfing of his own and earned a spot into Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson
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Coming straight from Australia, Noah Schweizer (USA) is looking to make a statement on the QS this year and making every event count - winning his Round 2 heat here in Cocoa Beach, Fla. WSL/ Ferguson
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Venezuelan Rafael Pereira (VEN) is proving himself on the East Coast, earning a spot into Round 3 with great surfing. WSL/ Ferguson
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Posting the highest single-wave score of the day, Josh Burke (BRB) blasted a near-perfect 9.10. WSL/ Ferguson
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Posting one of the highest single-wave scores of the day with an 8.77, Daniel Glenn (USA) looked poised to do well in the Ron Jon Vans Pro. WSL/ Ferguson
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Making his presence known in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Dylan Southworth (MEX) went wave for wave with Michael Dunphy (USA) and advanced just behind him to earn a place in Round 3. WSL/ Ferguson
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Ripping his way to a Round 2 victory, Dunphy looked in-form and will be one to watch here in Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson
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Advancing into Round 3, Andrew Jacobson (USA) held his runner-up spot with ease in his Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson
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Making his way into Round 3, Cole Houshmand (USA) put together a solid Round 2 performance earning runner-up in his heat. WSL/ Ferguson
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Cory Arrambide (USA) is proving himself as man to watch at the Ron Jon Vans Pro, earning a decisive victory in Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson
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Coming down the highway from Daytona Beach, Fla., Cobie Gittner (USA) looked to be on his way to Round 3 but couldn't find the finishing pieces to advance. WSL/ Ferguson
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16-year-old Jake Marshall (USA) is proving himself a threat to the Men's QS, earning a spot into Round 3 after a dominant Round 2 win. WSL/ Ferguson
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Making his way into the Men's QS1000 event as an alternate, Jordy Collins (USA) earned a spot into Round 3 after two rounds of impressive surfing. WSL/ Ferguson
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Advancing into Round 3, Peru's Juninho Urcia (PER) used his wave selection well to pick off the scores needed for a second-place finish. WSL/ Ferguson
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Lucca Mesinas (PER) won the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro last year and is looking to claim a Men's QS1000 title in 2016 - winning his Round 2 heat to keep that hope intact. WSL/ Ferguson
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New York native Balaram Stack (USA) earned a spot into Round 3 but couldn't find the waves to carry himself into the Quarterfinals. WSL/ Ferguson
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Opening his Ron Jon Vans Pro campaign in terrific fashion, Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) earned a big Round 2 win but couldn't back up the performance in Round 3 and was eliminated. WSL/ Ferguson
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Putting on a solid performance throughout the day, Renan Peres (BRA) advanced out of both his Round 1 and 2 heats. WSL/ Ferguson
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Earning a Round 1 victory, Victor Mendes (BRA) looked to be in fine form but couldn't advance passed Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson
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Hailing from Brazil, Marcos Amaro (BRA) was the standout of the day - blasting a 17.27 heat total in Round 1 and winning his Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson
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Advancing into Round 2, Isaac Stant (HAW) couldn't replicate that performance and was eliminated in Round 2.
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Knox Harris (USA) displayed his form on the backhand advancing out of Round 1 but was unfortunate not to find the scores needed to make it past Round 2. WSL/ Ferguson
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Alejandro Moreda (PRI) lit up the shores of Cocoa Beach in Round 1 with a massive 16.00 heat total. WSL/ Ferguson
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Advancing on from the first heat of Round 1, Brady McKenzie (USA) secured his position on the final wave of the heat with a 7.17. WSL/ Ferguson
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Making his way from the island of Barbados, Zander Venezia (BRB) couldn't find the scores needed in the Men's QS1000 but still has an opportunity in the Junior Pro. WSL/ Ferguson
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Local Cocoa Beach, Fla., native Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) got his Ron Jon Vans Pro campaign started in terrific fashion - winning his opening Round 2 heat. WSL/ Ferguson
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Jake Kirschenbaum (USA) earning runner-up in Round Two at the Ron Jon Vans Pro
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Advancing his way into Round 4, Jake Marshall (USA) continued his form and is looking strong in Cocoa Beach. WSL/ Ferguson
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