Hometown Hero Autumn Hays Claims Victory At O'Neill Cold Water Classic

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Santa Cruz's own Autumn Hays turned in a stunning Final performance to earn her second-ever QS win, her first QS win on home soil, in clutch form against event standout Kirra Pinkerton.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Santa Cruz's Own Autumn Hays Delivers For Her Hometown At O'Neill Cold Water Classic

This is Hays' first opportunity to compete at home on the QS and she isn't letting it go to waste with a Finals Day appearance.

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Hometown Hero Autumn Hays Claims Victory At O'Neill Cold Water Classic

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