Wakeboarding

West Chester, OH. — Day two of the Nautique WWA National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Drink saw 14 divisions name overall winners during a full-slate of action at Voice of America Park in West Chester. Also, highlighting the second day of action at the country’s largest wakeboarding competition were the sport’s future stars in the Junior Pro Men Division taking to the lake in a jaw-dropping display of progressive riding in six stacked quarterfinal heats.

Among the standouts claiming national titles today were Chad Lowe in the Pro Veterans division, Lee Wagner in Men’s I and Tim Pitschke in Men’s II.

“I’m stoked to get the win and help keep the division growing as the sport gets older,” said Chad Lowe, Pro Veterans national champion. “There are a lot of the original pros out there in their thirties now and this division is a great way to keep them active in the sport. The venue is incredible for the event and the G23’s wake is one of the best I’ve ever ridden.”

Also launching off the massive wake from Nautique’s G23 were the athletes in the ultra-competitive Junior Pro Men’s division. Fresh off a Pro Tour season title, Mike Dowdy kept his hot streak alive with a run that was equal parts precision and style. Mixing huge aerials with technical rail tricks, Dowdy posted a perfect 100-point score and advances to tomorrow’s semifinals.

The Nautique WWA National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will continue through Sunday, Aug. 5. Saturday and Sunday are a ticketed event. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under).

Following Sunday’s finals fans can enjoy the Sony Big Air Contest. Featuring the top Pro Men riders, the athletes perform massive tricks that are rarely attempted in a traditional contest setting.

In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique WWA National Championships features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping from the most cutting-edge brands offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique WWA National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft,  Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

Day 2 Nautique WWA National Championships Results (Athletes in Bold Advance):

Amateur Wakeskate Finals

1. Austin Polterock              68.33
2. Craig  Buss                          48.33
3. Josh Hamon                       43.33
4. Cristobal Mendez            38.33

Junior Boys Finals

1. Hunter Henderson          76.67
2. Tyler Worrall                     63.33
3. Kevin Duffy                        56.67
4. Rocker Steiner                  38.00

Junior Boys Beginner Finals

1. Fynn Bullock                      66.67
2. Thomas Herman               58.33
3. Benjamin Brown               51.67
4. Kai Stidham                        46.67

Girls Finals

1. Sofia Mendez                    61.33
2. Marla Fay                            53.33
3. Jessica Herman                 33.33

Veteran Women’s Finals

1. Jodi Vermillion                  61.67
2. Kat Laird                               51.67
3. Paula Fay                             36.67

Women’s Masters Finals

1. Joy Manning                      70.00
2. Natalie Graham                  36.67

Boys Beginner

1. Ryan King                            66.67
2. Peyton  Bristow                  58.33
3. Andy Birch                          46.67
4. Foster Marquardt             21.67

Masters

1. Tim Nilsen                          76.67
2. Mark Dougherty                66.67
3. Matt Lever                          45.00
4. Brent Anderson                  35.00

Pro Veterans

1. Chad Lowe                         59.67
2. Chad Reese                        50.33

Veterans

1. Matt Vermillion                 72.67
2. Billy Garcia                          64.67
3. Ben Uncle                           60.00
4. Brian Kruer                         33.33

Junior Women Semifinals Heat 1

1. Shelby King                        61.67
2. Rachel Orgill                      50.00
3. Sofia Dinatale                   41.67
4. Gianna Dinatale                 31.67
5. Jordan Lausch                    25.00

Junior Women Semifinals Heat 2

1. Katelyn Fenner                 68.33
2. Mallorie Henry                 56.67
3. Delanie Parker                  51.67
4. Alyssa Rokita                      36.67
5. Gigi Meyer                          23.33

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 1

1. Gunnar Daft                       95.25
2. Noah Flegel                       93.25
3. Gordon Harrison              79.25
4. David Foreman                 72.25

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 2

1. Massi Piffaretti                 95.75
2. Christian Primrose           92.00
3. Tripp Brown                       82.25
4. Ian Cole                               54.25

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 3

1. Jacob Valdez                      93.25
2. Keenan Allen                     87.25
3. Landon Kasey                     83.25
4. Austin Pratt                        65.75

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 4

1. Freddie Wayne                  96.25
2. Marc Kroon                        88.00
3. Parker Siegele                   85.75
4. Merrett Fay                        70.00

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 5

1. Tony Iacconi                       100.00
2. Joey Buss                            74.50
3. Morgan Pedersen             74.50
4. Gus Shuler                          70.00
5. Nick Vacari                          68.50

Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals Heat 6

1. Mike Dowdy                      100.00
2. Jason Soven                       88.00
3. Arnie Watkins                    73.50
4. Alec Rex                               71.25
5. Tyler Cockrum                   67.25

Men’s I Finals

1. Lee Wagner                       75.00
2. Ben Herrema                     65.00
3. Curt Bernstein                   58.33
4. Cameron Steiner              53.33

Men’s II Finals

1. Tim Pitschke                      68.33
2. Tom Pazerunas                 60.00
3. Nick Link                             55.00
4. Brad Gearhart                   48.33

Junior Men Finals

1. Justin Lee                            85.00
2. Timothy Burnier               80.00
3. Juan Mendez                     73.33
4. Ethan Rau                            53.33
5. Chad Payton                      36.67
6. Mac Schramm                   21.67