Aina Haina's Monahan advances to longboard quarterfinals in France
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Joy Monahan of 'Aina Haina advanced to the quarterfinals of the Roxy ASP Women's World Longboard Championship today.
The fourth round was run in 2- to 3-foot waves at Biarritz, France.
Monahan defeated Japan's Yuko Shimajiri, 13.75 points to 4.80 points. She will face Rachel Barry of California, who defeated Isabelle Braly of Australia, 10.75 to 7.75.
Hawai'i's Miku Uemura was eliminated by Chelsea Williams of Australia, 13 to 7.45.
In the completion of the third round also today, Hawai'i's Carissa Moore lost to Justine Dupont of France, 13.15 to 11.75 and Hawai'i's Kelia Moniz was eliminated by Leah Dawson, 10 to 9.15. Uemura defeated Cristiana Pires of Brazil, 10.35 to 5.70 to advance to the fourth round.
QUARTERFINALS
On hold until Tuesday
Rachel Barry (USA) vs. Joy Monahan (HAW)
Kassia Meador (USA) vs. Jennifer Smith (USA)
Justine Dupont (FRA) vs. Leah Dawson (USA)
Chelsea Williams (AUS) vs. Julie Cox (USA)
Information from www.aspworldtour.com was used in this report.