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57th Annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic Results

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Spectators gather for the two-day competition on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10

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Let the competition begin!

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Heat 8 start

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Clouds cause moody light for competitors

T-Shirt Design: Larry Stewart

Trophies by: Robert Jones

Special Awards:

Cy Chambers Award – Maia Miller

Thom Chambers Award – Ruby Samson

Pro/Am

1. Trey Lockhart (White) $1,000

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Trey Lockhart

2. Dante Madrigal (Green) $750

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Dante Madrigal

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Madrigal in action

3. Hudson Saunders (Blue) $500

4. Christian Schenk (Red) $250

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Christian Schenk

Legends (60 & Over)

1. Kerry Pedlow (White)

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Kerry Pedlow

2. Walter Viszolay (Green)

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Walter Viszolay in foreground

3. Spike Atkinson (Red)

4. Paul McManus (Blue)

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Paul McManus

Grand Masters (50-59)

1. Hans Hagen (Red)

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(L-R) Hans Hagen riding a wave, while Matt Flotho paddles out on Saturday

2. Bobby Lockhart (Green)

3. Chris Evans (Yellow)

4. Paul Cernich (Orange)

5. Brandy Faber (Blue)

6. Jason Steris (White)

Sr. Masters (40-49)

1. Micah Byrne (White)

2. David Vermilya (Orange)

3. Chad Mitchell (Blue)

4. Paulo Prietto (Red)

5. Tim Vermilya (Green)

Masters (30-39)

1. Eli Viszolay (Red)

2. Ryah Arthur (Orange)

3. Alex Jackman (Green)

4. Nate Zoller (White)

5. Victor Pakpour (Yellow)

6. Isaac Zoller (Blue)

Sr. Men (24-29)

1. Nate Madigan (Green)

2. Chance Gaul (Blue)

3. Adam Mejia (White)

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Adam Mejia during a Saturday heat

4. Zach Levine (Red)

5. Jeremy Shutts (Orange)

6. Adam Redding-Kaufman (Yellow)

Men’s (18-23)

1. Liam McCue (Green)

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Liam McCue

2. Christian Schenk (Red)

3. Trey Lockhart (Blue)

4. Jake Levine (White)

Jr. Men’s (14-17)

1. Hudson Saunders (White)

2. Hunter Harrington (Blue)

3. Morgan Moore (Orange)

4. Ryder Weatherley (Green)

5. Felix Hayes (Yellow)

6. Brayden Belden (Red)

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Boys 13 and under during Saturday’s heats

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Boys and big waves

Boys (13 & Under)

1. Ace Halpren (White)

2. Granger Mitchell (Green)

3. Brooks Carter (Blue)

4. Hendricks McMann (Orange)

5. Forest Marriner (Yellow)

6. Dia Prietto (Red)

Women (16 & Over)

1. Leah Pakpour (Orange)

2. Tess Booth (Blue)

3. Mia Moore (White)

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Mia Moore during a Saturday heat

4. Kaelyn Chism (Red)

5. Ruby Samson (Green)

Girls (15 & Under)

1. Piper Halpern (Red)

2. Riley Belden (Blue)

3. Maia Miller (White)

4. Kaley Belden (Green)

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Longboarders

Longboard

1. Chance Gaul (White)

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Chance Gaul

2. Luke Hagopian (Yellow)

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Luke Hagopian

3. Isaac Zoller (Blue)

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Isaac Zoller

4. Troy MacDonald (Red)

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Troy MacDonald

5. Paul Cernich (Green)

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Paul Cernich

6. Willy Hogan (Orange)

Bodyboard

1. Wes Van Meter (Blue)

2. Books Carter (Red)

3. Brad Kiser (White)

4. German Ruiz (Orange)

5. Hendricks McMann (Green)

6. Harrison McMann (Yellow)

Paddleboard

1. James Ahearn (Orange)

2. David Vanderveen (White)

3. Troy MacDonald (Green)

4. Wolf Hanke (Red)

5. Isaac Zoller (Blue)

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This week in Breakers sports

Photos by Scott Brashier

Friday, Sept. 15

TBA – Boys Water Polo vs. TBA at South Coast Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 16

TBA – Boys Water Polo vs. TBA at South Coast Tournament

TBA – Boys Cross Country at Woodbridge Invitational

TBA – Girls Cross Country at Woodbridge Invitational

Monday, Sept. 18

6:15 p.m. – Girls Flag Football vs. Huntington Beach

Tuesday, Sept. 19

3 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Corona del Mar

5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Marina

Wednesday, Sept. 20

3:30 p.m. – Boys Beach Volleyball vs. Newport Harbor

4 p.m. – Boys Water Polo vs. Huntington Beach

6:15 p.m. – Girls Flag Football vs. Edison

Thursday, Sept. 21

3 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Fountain Valley

5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Corona del Mar

Friday, Sept. 22

7 p.m. – Football vs. Lakeside/Lake Elsinore

Saturday, Sept. 23

TBA – Girls Cross Country at Roy Griak Invitational

TBA – Boys Cross Country at Roy Griak Invitational

Past week’s results

Monday, Sept. 11

Girls Volleyball won at Fountain Valley, 3-0

Girls Flag Football lost to Fountain Valley, 28-12

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Girls Tennis beat Dana Hills, 11-7

Boys Beach Volleyball lost to Santa Margarita, 5-2

Boys Water Polo won at Beckman, 11-9

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Girls Volleyball lost at Newport Harbor, 3-0

Girls Flag Football lost to Corona del Mar, 37-7

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Ava Gonzalez quarterbacking for the Girls Flag Football team against Corona del Mar on Wednesday, Sept. 13

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LBHS’ Laila Golden runs downfield with the ball during the Girls Flag Football game. The Breakers lost to Corona del Mar, 37-7.

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LBHS students use peer mentorship to foster connections and encourage open conversations about mental health

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the Laguna Beach High School (LBHS) Peer Mentor Program has planned several activities throughout the month to promote healthy coping strategies, normalize conversations about mental health, and increase awareness and access to 24/7 resources available at school and online.

Now in its third year, the Peer Mentor Program is a year-round student club that begins with rigorous three-day training in the summer held by the LBHS counseling team where Peer Mentors learn about warning signs and risk factors for mental health concerns among their peers. The training prepares students to be positive leaders on campus, covering topics including active listening, self-care, assertive communication, healthy boundary setting, confidentiality and the evidence based QPR (question, persuade, refer) method for responding to suicidal ideation.

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Laguna Beach High School Peer Mentors welcome new students, including ninth graders and students new to the district, during a lunchtime event designed to welcome new students and foster connections between school staff and student leaders

“The Peer Mentor Program provides an invaluable resource to all students here at LBHS who need support but may not feel comfortable accessing their counselor or another staff member initially – leaving a gap in support and connection for students who may need it,” said LBHS Student Support Specialist Megan Humphreys. “We find that these students are oftentimes more comfortable talking to a peer for support, which is what makes the Peer Mentor program such an asset to our community. Peer Mentors are trained in how to support their peers and knowing when to refer for additional support by connecting with the counseling team and Peer Mentor Advisors. Our hope is that through the Peer Mentor program, every student on campus knows there is hope and help available to them,” she concluded.

Since the start of the program, the Peer Mentors have hosted Wellness Wednesday events every month, including “Coloring in the Quad,” “Stress Succs – Succulent Planting,” and “Destress before the Test Yoga/Mindfulness,” just to name a few. The group will host bracelet-making with positive affirmation reminders during lunchtime this month. On September 26, students will have the option to attend an informational presentation about mental health and warning signs of distress.

“Across the nation today, we are beginning to realize the vast importance of mental health awareness, and the peer mentor program at Laguna Beach High School is an exemplary resource that aims to provide support from student-to-student (rather than solely student to faculty), which serves as an innovative way to promote mental well-being at the communal level,” said Peer Mentor Carter McKinzie.

On September 26, LBUSD will host a lunchtime ribbon-cutting ceremony with students to commemorate the opening of the new LBHS Well Space on campus designed to provide a calm and safe place for students to reset and seek counseling support.

Follow the LBHS Peer Mentors on Instagram @lbhspeermentors to learn more about the program and student events that raise awareness and encourage connections.

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This week in Breakers sports

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The home crowd had plenty to cheer about as LBHS defeated Santa Ana Friday in football, 68-48

Tuesday, Sept. 12

3 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Dana Hills

5 p.m. – Boys Water Polo at Beckman

Wednesday, Sept. 13

5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball at Newport Harbor

6:15 p.m. – Girls Flag Football vs. Corona del Mar

Thursday, Sept. 14

TBA – Boys Water Polo vs. TBA at South Coast Tournament

3 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Capistrano Valley

Friday, Sept. 15

TBA – Boys Water Polo vs. TBA at South Coast Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 16

TBA – Boys Water Polo vs. TBA at South Coast Tournament

TBA – Boys Cross Country at Woodbridge Invitational

TBA – Girls Cross Country at Woodbridge Invitational

Past week’s results

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(L-R) Freshman Ryan Levine and varsity captain Kendyl Beresford in doubles action versus Palm Desert, in a 14-4 non-league Breakers victory

Thursday, Sept. 9

Girls Tennis won at San Clemente (9-9)

Girls Volleyball lost to Los Alamitos, 3-0

Friday, Sept. 8

Boys Water Polo beat San Marcos, 11-5, at Santa Barbara Tournament

Boys Water Polo lost to Bellarmine, 10-7, at Santa Barbara Tournament

Girls Tennis beat Palm Desert, 14-4

Girls Volleyball lost to Ontario Christian, 2-0, at Dave Mohs Tournament

Girls Volleyball lost to Tesoro, 2-0, at Dave Mohs Tournament

Girls Volleyball beat Foothill, 2-1, at Dave Mohs Tournament

Football beat Santa Ana, 68-48

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QB Jackson Kollock (12) led the Breakers by throwing for five TDs and running for another two

Saturday, Sept. 9

Girls Volleyball lost to Fallbrook, 2-0, at Dave Mohs Tournament

Girls Volleyball lost to Foothill, 2-0, at Dave Mohs Tournament

Boys Water Polo beat Ventura, 15-11, at Santa Barbara Tournament

Boys Water Polo lost to Saint Francis, 12-11, at Santa Barbara Tournament

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The 57th Annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic happened this past weekend, September 9-10

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The Brooks Street Classic is the longest running surf contest in California and only open to Laguna Beach residents

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A group of groms check out the surf. Because only Laguna Beach residents can compete, everyone shows up from groms to legends, toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between.

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(L-R) David Strong and Dagwood (Darren Madrigal) – these two caffeinated MCs kept the crowd informed on the contest and lots of fun and crazy local knowledge

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The Brooks Street Classic organizer Brandy Faber

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In a serious mood, contestants checking out the surf after signing up

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No sand and lots of rocks below Brooks Street

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Team Marriner cheering their boy on

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It’s a two-day community party, with people coming and going throughout the day, depending on who’s competing

Check out the Friday, Sept. 15 edition for the finals stats and photos.