The 16-year-old clinched his maiden WSL victory at the Ron Jon Quiksilver Junior Pro in dominating fashion.
Matheus Navarro, Kade Matson, and Caitlin Simmers took down big wins at Cocoa Beach on their respective fronts.
The Ron Jon Roxy Junior Pro jumpstarted into action and a few magical moments awaited.
A quick, decisive day got the top North America junior regional talents back in the water to determine their finals day draw.
The Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro QS 1,500 and Junior Pro contingent prevailed over tough conditions and Quarterfinalists are in.
A few surprises are in store for the Jack's Surfboards Pro third edition that begins March 22 - 24.
The Ron Jon Quiksilver Junior Pro got underway following the men's QS action and some possible threats linger heading into Round 2
Event wildcard Noah Schweizer and Robbie McMcormick decimate opening day debuts at Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro QS 1,500.
With some of North America's top young women abroad, who will step up in Cocoa Beach?
The fourth installation at Cocoa Beach, Florida, is set to get underway March 14 - 17 and is now a QS 1,500.
At just 18, the World Longboarding Champion wants a brighter future ... for everyone.
Marks continued her reign over home turf and Schweizer dethroned Evan Geiselman to take his first-ever QS win.
A marathon day decided finals day draw for both the men and women with no shortage of surprises.
A decisive day unfolded at Sebastian Inlet and the final eight competitors at the Florida Pro Men's QS 1,500 are left standing.
After back-to-back lay days for the men's QS 1,500, competitors were hungry to get things started and lit up Sebastian Inlet.
The final eight heats of Round 2 concluded and remaining top seeds laid down their authority before the men took over.
Competition surged through opening round action of the women's Florida Pro QS 3,000 with some surprising performances.
Some of the world's top women's QS threats have arrived at Sebastian Inlet ahead of the Florida Pro and are joined by a heavily-stacked
The Eastern Surfing Association is helping form a bridge for its competitors looking to transition to the next step -- the WSL.
With the Florida Pro Women's QS 3,000 and Men's QS 1,500 just days away, take a look at just a few surfers to keep tabs on.