The time draws closer toward the highly-anticipated BTMI Barbados Surf Pro QS 5,000 and Live Like Zander Junior Pro presented by Diamonds International and the fields are stacked. From former event champs to North America QS and Pro Junior Regional victors, and former Championship Tour (CT) competitors - Soup Bowl will provide the ultimate arena for the final showdown.
A remarkable Final showing from Zoe Benedetto left no doubt she was going back-to-back, earning a 14.26 heat total over event threat Talia Swindal, and claimed the North America QS Regional win in the process. Benedetto now prepares for the 2024 Challenger Series.
Florida's perennial Challenger Series qualification threat, Zoe Benedetto, etched her name into Soup Bowl history as the first back-to-back QS winner at the famed reef. Benedetto's start to the 2024/2025 season kicked off with a runner-up at the Jack's Surfboards Pro and now looks for a pivotal result to find her second Final appearance. The now 19-year-old continues to show her ability to deliver when it matters most and looks to jump into Challenger Series qualification from her current No. 6 spot.
The former CT competitor Lucca Mesinas has now claimed major QS wins on multiple Barbados coasts after a dominant, 17.50 heat total in the Final over Michael Dunphy. Mesinas finishes No. 3 in North America and prepares for the Challenger Series.
Peru's former CTer Lucca Mesinas showed the world what he's capable of among the North America QS talents after smashing his way atop the Barbados Surf Pro QS 5,000 and requalifying for the Challenger Series. Mesinas then went on to win back-to-back events to start the fresh season and now returns to Soup Bowl for more of the same. Currently at No. 4, Mesinas only has three events to his name and is building points without dropping any to help his cause to once again make the Challenger Series - and ultimately make his way back to the CT.
An incredible, 9.67 from Kirra Pinkerton set the tone in her Quarterfinal clash and ultimately secured her place among the 2024 Challenger Series elite for her opportunity to qualify for the Championship Tour.
A brilliant showing in 2024, the now current No. 1 Kirra Pinkerton is back to hold her spot atop the rankings and requalify for the Challenger Series. Notching two QS 3,000 victories, including a maiden Super Girl Surf Pro win, Pinkerton has a firm spot within the Top 4 only dropping 480 points. Pinkerton earned the first-ever Live Like Zander Junior Pro win in 2017, dedicating the win to Zander Venezia and supporting the Zander Venezia Trust with her victory as she looks for more at the special break.
Virginia Beach, Virginia's own Blayr Barton put on a stunning showcase with his backhand attack to best Owen Moss, Reed Platenius, and Hayden Rodgers in an intense Final. Barton's excellent 8.17 sealed the deal heading into the back half of the Final and emerged victorious, becoming the 2024 North America Pro Junior Regional victor.
An emotional win at the Live Like Zander Junior Pro last season for Blayr Barton witnessed his first-ever WSL victory in honor of Venezia. Now, Barton enters the arena as a full-time QS campaigner with his eyes set on another big result - currently sitting No. 13 and within striking distance of Challenger Series qualification.
The reigning event victor Chelsea Tuach posted a 9.17 on a Soup Bowl gem for the event's best performance so far.
When Soup Bowl was put on the QS schedule as the pinnacle event, destiny was on Chelsea Tuach's side needing a result and claiming her throne as Queen of Soup Bowl. Barbados' own, Tuach was the first Barbadian to qualify for the CT and is no stranger to success at home and around the world. A runner-up in Puerto Rico and Semifinal appearance in Jacksonville Beach helped push Tuach to No. 7 on the rankings and now looks to hold down home waters alongside the likes of Chelsea Roett to keep the title on their island.
The former CT elite flexed his world-class form to deliver a near-perfect 9.33 via a massive air-reverse and post a 17.00 heat total to claim his spot into the Round of 32.
The former CT standout Kolohe Andino is coming to Soup Bowl and ready to make his mark at the world-class wave. Andino's run among his fellow QS contenders has earned him a runner-up to start the season and still has two results to fill. Without dropping points, Andino looks for a big result to add to his score line and jump up the rankings from No. 9 to a Challenger Series qualification spot.
The 15-year-Eden Walla old took over Finals Day from start to finish and culminated into her first QS victory - becoming the youngest Super Girl Surf Pro winner in the youngest Final ever at the event facing Kiara Goold.
A breakthrough year for Eden Walla has landed her within the Top 4 heading into Soup Bowl after becoming the youngest Super Girl Surf Pro victor in history. Walla's historic season also earned her a win at the SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay as she looks to cement herself among the Challenger Series qualifiers when the final horn sounds in Barbados.
The island's own CT hopeful, Josh Burke, is back in home waters and ready to put on a showcase once more. A runner-up finish in 2023 and Semifinal finish last season helped push him within the Challenger Series qualifiers. With Bathsheba backing him and the Barbadian contingent, Burke and his fellow island contenders are ready to push their standard when competition begins.
Watch the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro and Live Like Zander Junior Pro presented by Diamonds International LIVE beginning March 24 through 30.
Who's In: BTMI Barbados Surf Pro presented by Diamonds International
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The time draws closer toward the highly-anticipated BTMI Barbados Surf Pro QS 5,000 and Live Like Zander Junior Pro presented by Diamonds International and the fields are stacked. From former event champs to North America QS and Pro Junior Regional victors, and former Championship Tour (CT) competitors - Soup Bowl will provide the ultimate arena for the final showdown.
Zoe Benedetto
Florida's perennial Challenger Series qualification threat, Zoe Benedetto, etched her name into Soup Bowl history as the first back-to-back QS winner at the famed reef. Benedetto's start to the 2024/2025 season kicked off with a runner-up at the Jack's Surfboards Pro and now looks for a pivotal result to find her second Final appearance. The now 19-year-old continues to show her ability to deliver when it matters most and looks to jump into Challenger Series qualification from her current No. 6 spot.
Lucca Mesinas
Peru's former CTer Lucca Mesinas showed the world what he's capable of among the North America QS talents after smashing his way atop the Barbados Surf Pro QS 5,000 and requalifying for the Challenger Series. Mesinas then went on to win back-to-back events to start the fresh season and now returns to Soup Bowl for more of the same. Currently at No. 4, Mesinas only has three events to his name and is building points without dropping any to help his cause to once again make the Challenger Series - and ultimately make his way back to the CT.
Kirra Pinkerton
A brilliant showing in 2024, the now current No. 1 Kirra Pinkerton is back to hold her spot atop the rankings and requalify for the Challenger Series. Notching two QS 3,000 victories, including a maiden Super Girl Surf Pro win, Pinkerton has a firm spot within the Top 4 only dropping 480 points. Pinkerton earned the first-ever Live Like Zander Junior Pro win in 2017, dedicating the win to Zander Venezia and supporting the Zander Venezia Trust with her victory as she looks for more at the special break.
Blayr Barton
An emotional win at the Live Like Zander Junior Pro last season for Blayr Barton witnessed his first-ever WSL victory in honor of Venezia. Now, Barton enters the arena as a full-time QS campaigner with his eyes set on another big result - currently sitting No. 13 and within striking distance of Challenger Series qualification.
Chelsea Tuach
When Soup Bowl was put on the QS schedule as the pinnacle event, destiny was on Chelsea Tuach's side needing a result and claiming her throne as Queen of Soup Bowl. Barbados' own, Tuach was the first Barbadian to qualify for the CT and is no stranger to success at home and around the world. A runner-up in Puerto Rico and Semifinal appearance in Jacksonville Beach helped push Tuach to No. 7 on the rankings and now looks to hold down home waters alongside the likes of Chelsea Roett to keep the title on their island.
Kolohe Andino
The former CT standout Kolohe Andino is coming to Soup Bowl and ready to make his mark at the world-class wave. Andino's run among his fellow QS contenders has earned him a runner-up to start the season and still has two results to fill. Without dropping points, Andino looks for a big result to add to his score line and jump up the rankings from No. 9 to a Challenger Series qualification spot.
Eden Walla
A breakthrough year for Eden Walla has landed her within the Top 4 heading into Soup Bowl after becoming the youngest Super Girl Surf Pro victor in history. Walla's historic season also earned her a win at the SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay as she looks to cement herself among the Challenger Series qualifiers when the final horn sounds in Barbados.
Josh Burke
The island's own CT hopeful, Josh Burke, is back in home waters and ready to put on a showcase once more. A runner-up finish in 2023 and Semifinal finish last season helped push him within the Challenger Series qualifiers. With Bathsheba backing him and the Barbadian contingent, Burke and his fellow island contenders are ready to push their standard when competition begins.
Watch the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro and Live Like Zander Junior Pro presented by Diamonds International LIVE beginning March 24 through 30.
Zoe Benedetto
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