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Tartan Surf Upends Unbeaten JSerra at Season-Closing Contest
St. Margaret's dominated at the San Clemente Pier on Saturday.
St. Margaret's surf team defeated previously unbeaten JSerra High School 47-43 at the San Clemente Pier on Sunday. The event marked the end of the Scholastic Surf Series season.
The Tartans had several standout performers, with multiple surfers advancing to the second round. Brendan Lyons dominated the shortboard division, earning 1st place, while freshman Chloe Eskander continued her impressive season with a 1st-place finish in the longboard event. Braeden Nock (3rd longboard) and Logan Cuda (4th longboard) also put up strong results, with Marcus Vojtus securing 4th in bodyboard. Gareth Thomas took 5th in the shortboard competition.
With momentum on their side, the Tartans now set their sights on the State Finals at Oceanside Harbor on March 24th. Representing SMES are senior Braeden Nock, juniors Logan Cuda and Ry OHill, and sophomores Brendan Lyons, Gareth Thomas, and Ethan Lavender. Freshmen Chloe Eskander and Colt Ettwein round out the roster for the Tartans.
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