Louise Lepront Claims U16 Premier Division Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh Title

Louise Lepront claimed the Premier U16 division title at the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh, which took place in KwaZulu-Natal.

Lepront’s skills and vast experience helped her navigate the deteriorating onshore conditions, setting the highest heat total of 13.88, to win the final ahead of Anastasia Venter.

Looking at the U14 girls, local surfer Leah Lepront flew the family flag high, winning her group ahead of Jasmine Venter.

In the closely contested U18 division, Anastasia Venter was the most impressive surfer, with the top three surfers separated by only half a point. Chloe Ribbink came in second place, while Maya Potgieter was right behind in third.

The Rip Curl GromSearch is a five-event series that features the top junior surfers in the country. Scottburgh is the third stop, with the next event scheduled to take place in Port Alfred from the 29-30 July.

The tournament will be presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel.

Complete List of Winners:

U12 Girls

Maya Malherbe

Chelsea Fowles

Emma Loggenberg

U14 Girls

Leah Lepront

Jasmine Venter

Maxine Kaufmann

Haylie Le Roux

U18 Girls

Anastasia Venter

Chloe Ribbink

Mayah Potgieter

Louise Lepront

U16 Girls Premier Division

Louise Lepront

Anastasia Venter

Lily Heny

Catherine Jacob

Best Female Performance – Jasmine Venter – Rip Curl Maui Tide Watch

Photo 1 Caption: Louise Lepront claimed the Premier U-16 division title at the Rip Curl GromSearch Scottburgh, that took place in KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Surfing South Africa