Casey Brown Claims "Vans El Ponto Loco"

Casey Brown claimed a win at The inaugural Vans El Ponto Loco presented by
Sun Diego today over Dillon Perillo 18, Jason 'Ratboy' Collins and Brad in
one-to-three foot surf at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad, California.

Brown jumped out to an early lead over the field but the experience and
patience of Collins seemed to be paying off. Collins caught a wave that
offered an inside air section that was enough to bump him into the lead over
the goofyfooter, but Brown answered back to Collins' score with one of his
own. Brown's second score proved to be enough for the win.

"I haven't won an event in such a long time," Brown said. "It's a good
confidence booster because I can't remember the last time I won an event."
Brown was a standout throughout the event's entirety. The young Hawaiian
earned his Final berth in a wave-starved Semifinal heat by posting a 7.00
score out of a possible 10 in the closing minutes of competition, advancing
him into the Final.
"I've never made a final before, so I'm stoked," Brown said. "Even though
this event is only a 2-Star it feels good. This event has been really good
practice for me because I'm leaving for a contest tomorrow in Spain. It
feels good to come over here and do well."


Vans El Pono Loco presented by Sun Diego Results:
FINAL:
1- Casey Brown (HAW) Future Fins Rider
2- Dillon Perillo (USA) Future Fins Rider
3- Jason Collins (USA) Future Fins Rider
4- Brad Ettinger (USA)

Billabong Pro Junior presented by Sun Diego Results:
FINAL:
1- Nat Young (USA) 13.83 Future Fins Rider
2- Blake Jones (USA) 12.30
3- Brent Reilly (USA) 9.33
4- Andrew Doheny (USA) 8.67