<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday, <strong>Leilani McGonagle </strong>(CRC)) claimed a major win at the <a href="https://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2025/wqs/4968/super-girl-surf-pro" target="_blank">Super Girl Surf Pro</a>, a World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 4,000-level event. The longtime Super Girl standout, McGonagle, earned her maiden victory in Oceanside and became the first international competitor to do so in Super Girl history after besting two-time event victor <strong>Alyssa Spencer</strong> (USA) in an electric Final. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Costa Rica’s McGonagle Claims Maiden Super Girl in Defining Form</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Long-time Super Girl Surf Pro standout<strong> Leilani McGonagle</strong> (CRC) found her breakthrough victory in unstoppable fashion. This marks McGonagle’s, 24, first-ever Super Girl win and fourth-career QS win after overcoming two-time Super Girl Surf Pro victor<strong> Alyssa Spencer</strong> (USA) in the Final. Previously, McGonagle’s best result was multiple Quarterfinal finishes and now she surges to No. 5 on the North America rankings.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Final kicked off in quick fashion with McGonagle finding an early opportunity to strike before Spencer answered right back, getting a slight edge on her opponent with a 5.67 (out of a possible 10). Then, the two North America QS standouts had another exchange moments later with McGonagle’s forehand combination earning a 5.93, but Spencer’s backhand precision and timing took over to earn a 6.50 and regained the lead. But, a brilliant exchange at the 10-minute mark witnessed McGonagle unleash her forehand power on multiple sections to post an excellent 8.17 while Spencer was limited to one forehand hit. The ocean let Spencer down with closeouts as the clock expired, crowning McGonagle the victor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"This is one of the events I really wanted to win because it was my first-ever QS. It's a very full circle moment after I think it's been 10 years since I first did this event," said McGonagle. "It's really cool and awesome to be here with my friends and my mom. It just feels amazing. I was excited to see a bigger set come through and I knew if I could surf it to my ability that it would be a good score, and I'm just happy to get an excellent score this event." </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Perennial North America QS standout <strong>Leilani McGonagle</strong> (CRC) battled her way to a massive win after taking on emerging threat<strong> Lanea Mons</strong> (USA) in the Round of 16 before a classic showdown with 2024 Air Force Super Girl Surf Pro winner <strong>Kirra Pinkerton </strong>(USA). McGonagle, 24, then went on to take down former Pipe Pro CT victor <strong>Moana Jones Wong</strong> (HAW) to storm toward her first-ever Super Girl Final against Spencer. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"I'm just happy to keep growing in surfing. These girls are the ones who push me every day to be better and keep showing. I'd tell the young women out there to keep it fun, keep surfing, and keep enjoying it. Never lose the essence of it because it's competition, just keep enjoying what really makes you happy in the water." </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Alyssa Spencer Gains Major Momentum with Runner-up Finish</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A two-time Super Girl victor, <strong>Alyssa Spencer</strong> (USA) is one of only two surfers to claim a win on both the East and West Coast and nearly added a historic third cape to her collection. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Spencer’s insatiable run to the Final started against <strong>Zoey Kaina</strong> (USA) pushing her to the ropes with progression in an action-packed Round of 16 bout. Then, a Super Girl showdown awaited Spencer with her Quarterfinal bout against defending event winner <strong>Eden Walla</strong> (USA). Spencer struck first after a slow start and held firm to earn a fourth Semifinal showing in her last five Super Girl Surf Pro appearances in Oceanside where she faced an in-form <strong>Bailey Turner </strong>(USA) before a second Final in two years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“I feel like I found my rhythm again. I haven't made it past the Quarters in a contest since Portugal nearly two years ago since it's been a long time since I've broken that Quarterfinal curse so it felt good to just show my surfing,” said Spencer. “I felt like we had opportunity and I felt like I could show what I could do. It was also a good chance to surf against Challenger Series surfers and build up some confidence heading back there. It helped me just get that motivation back after feeling like I've been in a rut it feels like. I just feel so at home here and it's an event I can find a lot of rhythm in." </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Semifinalists Bailey Turner and Moana Jones Wong Bank Vital Points, Ranked New Respective No. 1s</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A marathon Finals Day witnessed breakthrough moments for some of the North America and Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui contenders with crucial points early in the season. With the fourth stop for North America and second stop for Hawaii/Tahiti Nui in the books, rankings frontrunners are beginning to gain control. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Entering the Super Girl Surf Pro, <strong>Bailey Turner</strong> (USA) already had two Semifinal appearances to her name and surged through Finals Day once more. Turner opened up her run against fellow emerging talent <strong>Kaia Howard</strong> (USA) in the Round of 16 before a battle with proven North America QS contender<strong> Sanoa Dempfle-Olin </strong>(CAN) in the Quarterfinals. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Former two-time Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui QS Regional victor<strong> Moana Jones Wong </strong>(HAW) took control on Finals Day in heavyweight matchups from the start. Jones Wong had to face one of North America’s decorated contenders<strong> Zoe Benedetto</strong> (USA) in the Round of 16 before facing current Challenger Series competitor<strong> Sol Aguirre</strong> (PER) in their Quarterfinal showdown. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Both Turner and Jones Wong take over the No. 1 spots on the rankings leaving the Super Girl Surf Pro.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 2025/2026 WSL North America QS season resumes at the La Marginal Surfing Pro QS 4,000 beginning October 29 through November 2. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Super Girl Surf Pro Final Results:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1- Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 14.10 4,000 points </div><div style="text-align: justify;">2- Alyssa Spencer (USA) 13.43 3,120 points</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Super Girl Surf Pro Semifinals Results:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 1: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 13.50 DEF. Bailey Turner (USA) 3.00</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 2: Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 13.50 DEF. Moana Jones Wong (HAW) 7.60</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Super Girl Surf Pro Quarterfinals Results:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 1: Bailey Turner (USA) 11.83 DEF. Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 9.93</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 2: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 12.43 DEF. Eden Walla (USA) 9.07</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 3: Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 12.44 DEF. Kirra Pinkerton (USA) 11.17</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 4: Moana Jones Wong (HAW) 10.90 DEF. Sol Aguirre (PER) 10.44</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Super Girl Surf Pro Round of 16 Results:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 1: Bailey Turner (USA) 11.40 DEF. Kaia Howard (USA) 9.23</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 2: Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) 12.34 DEF. Reid Van Wagoner (USA) 10.93</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 3: Eden Walla (USA) 14.40 DEF. Ocea Green (CAN) 10.77</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 4: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 12.50 DEF. Zoey Kaina (USA) 12.34</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 5: Kirra Pinkerton (USA) 11.84 DEF. Daya McCart (USA) 9.20</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 6: Leilani McGonagle (CRC) 12.74 DEF. Lanea Mons (USA) 12.50</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 7: Moana Jones Wong (HAW) 11.50 DEF. Zoe Benedetto (USA) 5.50</div><div style="text-align: justify;">HEAT 8: Sol Aguirre (PER) 14.83 DEF. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) 10.66</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Current North America Rankings:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Bailey Turner (USA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Ella McCaffray (USA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Reid Van Wagoner (USA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Leilani McGonagle (CRC)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Current Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Rankings:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Moana Jones Wong (HAW)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Aelan Vaast (FRA)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Skai Suitt (HAW)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Kiara Goold (PYF) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>