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Tartan Surf Team Shines at State Championships
St. Margaret's had a strong presence at the prestigious event.
St. Margaret's surf program sent a talented contingent to the Scholastic Surf Series Individual State Championship at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty on March 24.
Braeden Nock delivered an impressive performance, finishing 5th overall in the Men's Longboard division. The morning heats provided ideal conditions with offshore winds and a steady swell, allowing Nock to dominate, taking first in his opening two heats. As the tide dropped and the wind shifted onshore during the semifinals, the conditions became more challenging, but he pushed through to secure his spot in the final. The championship heat showcased extraordinary surfing from the top longboarders in the state.
Nock previously competed at State as a sophomore but missed last year's competition due to an injury that sidelined him for most of the season. Coach Jen Cuda reflected on his return, sharing, "Seeing Braeden back in the water this season has been such a joy. His natural competitive spirit, combined with his smooth style, always makes for an exciting heat. It's clear how much he enjoys surfing, and I couldn't be happier to see him doing what he loves again."
Sophomore Brendan Lyons also performed outstandingly, securing multiple first-place finishes in his early heats. During the repechage heat, one of Brendan's waves had the entire beach cheering as he posted the highest single-wave score of the heat. Lyons narrowly missed qualifying for the finals by just two-tenths of a point.
"Watching Brendan progress this year has been so exciting. From winning our school competitions to succeeding in events outside of school, he has continued to push himself and improve. Brendan is always seen cheering on his fellow competitors, representing our team's spirit," said coach Grant Richey. "Congratulations on a stellar year—we can't wait to see what's next!"
Congratulations to all the Tartan competitors who qualified for State this year. Juniors Logan Cuda and Ry O Hill, sophomores Ethan Lavender and Gareth Thomas, and freshmen Colt Ettwein and Chloe Eskander all had strong morning heats, with Lavender and Cuda advancing to the second round.
With a talented and determined group of athletes, this young team is excited to celebrate their season and start preparing for an even stronger showing next year!
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Braeden Nock delivered an impressive performance, finishing 5th overall in the Men's Longboard division. The morning heats provided ideal conditions with offshore winds and a steady swell, allowing Nock to dominate, taking first in his opening two heats. As the tide dropped and the wind shifted onshore during the semifinals, the conditions became more challenging, but he pushed through to secure his spot in the final. The championship heat showcased extraordinary surfing from the top longboarders in the state.
Nock previously competed at State as a sophomore but missed last year's competition due to an injury that sidelined him for most of the season. Coach Jen Cuda reflected on his return, sharing, "Seeing Braeden back in the water this season has been such a joy. His natural competitive spirit, combined with his smooth style, always makes for an exciting heat. It's clear how much he enjoys surfing, and I couldn't be happier to see him doing what he loves again."
Sophomore Brendan Lyons also performed outstandingly, securing multiple first-place finishes in his early heats. During the repechage heat, one of Brendan's waves had the entire beach cheering as he posted the highest single-wave score of the heat. Lyons narrowly missed qualifying for the finals by just two-tenths of a point.
"Watching Brendan progress this year has been so exciting. From winning our school competitions to succeeding in events outside of school, he has continued to push himself and improve. Brendan is always seen cheering on his fellow competitors, representing our team's spirit," said coach Grant Richey. "Congratulations on a stellar year—we can't wait to see what's next!"
Congratulations to all the Tartan competitors who qualified for State this year. Juniors Logan Cuda and Ry O Hill, sophomores Ethan Lavender and Gareth Thomas, and freshmen Colt Ettwein and Chloe Eskander all had strong morning heats, with Lavender and Cuda advancing to the second round.
With a talented and determined group of athletes, this young team is excited to celebrate their season and start preparing for an even stronger showing next year!
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
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