**14 Divisions Determine Winners at Day Two of
Nautique WWA National Championships**
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 Finals
1. Ryan King 66.67
2. Peyton Bristow 58.33
3. Andy Birch 46.67
4. Foster Marquardt 21.67
Masters Finals
1. Tim Nilsen 76.67
2. Mark Dougherty 66.67
3. Matt Lever 45.00
4. Brent Anderson 35.00
Pro Veterans Finals
1. Chad Lowe 59.67
2. Chad Reese 50.33
Veterans Finals
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
