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By WSM Press Release
Published: April 28, 2008
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The world's best wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex today in the final rounds of the 2008 Air Nautique Wake Games.

Today's main event featured an international showdown between Rusty Malinoski (Humboldt, Sask.), Phillip Soven (Longwood, Fla.), Adam Errington (Ullapool, Sct.) and Josh Sanders (Nowra, Aus.) in the Pro Men's Division finals. All four rippers took to the water, going huge and holding nothing back, as all four riders wanted to kick off the 2008 King of Wake season with a win. Overall it was a tight battle, but ultimately, the "Bone Crusher," Rusty Malinoski, took home the title. Soven, Errington and Sanders respectively rounded out the finals.

Although Phillip Soven didn't take home the win today, the current wakeboard world champion did pick-up some extra cash thanks to Rockstar Energy Drink. Soven was named the winner of the Rockstar Energy Drink Best Trick Award, a $1,000 cash bonus for landing the most impressive trick of the contest.

It's only Nicola Butler's second year as a pro rider, but this talented female ripper from the United Kingdom is already riding like a true veteran. Today's win is historical, not only because it is Butler's first pro title, but it also goes down as the first win of the inaugural Queen of Wake series.

Brian Grubb, Reed Hansen, Danny Hampson and Andrew Pastura battled it out on the water today in the Pro Wakeskate finals. All four shredders were holding nothing back today, as each rider was looking to capture the win. When everything was said and done, Brian Grubb took the top spot to claim the title. Grubb has won the Pro Wakeskate title at the Air Nautique Wake Games every year since the contest's inception.

Six of wakeboarding's future stars took the water today for the Jr. Men's finals. Although it was a close battle for most of these rippers, Jimmy LaRiche stood out from the competition, scoring nearly 20-points higher than his next closest competitor, Harley Clifford. LaRiche takes home the 2008 title.

Although Harley Clifford didn't take home the win today in the Jr. Men's finals, he did pick-up some extra cash at the Air Nautique Wake Games thanks Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company (PCM). Clifford won the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award, a $500 bonus presented to an amateur rider chosen by tournament officials for landing the most impressive trick of the contest.

After leading his heat in the semifinals, Sam Thomson continued his success in the Men's I Division by posting the high score in today's finals, taking home the title. Tim Clinton again led the Men's II Division and claimed the win.

Three of the most talented and youngest rippers in world battled it out on the water today in the Jr. Boys finals, but in the end, Ben Watts ended-up taking home the title. In the Boys finals, Freddie Wayne claimed the top spot.

After everything was said and done, Shaun Murray's crew once again won the Air Nautique Wake Games team title and cash prize. Team Murray consisted of: Shaun Murray, Dean Smith, Josh Sanders, Brian Grubb, Kate Laird, Emily Copeland Durham, Joe Phillips, Kevin Michael, Julian Cohen and Freddie Wayne.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For exact air dates, visit www.kingofwake.com.

Fuel TV is a 24/7 action-sports lifestyle network for wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and freestyle motocross. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, Fuel TV was launched July 1, 2003, and is seen in 24 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to Fuel TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

The Air Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games and the WWA Nationals. Celebrating more than 80 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a family-owned manufacturer of internationally acclaimed, competition-caliber water-ski and wakeboard boats, as well as boats for recreational enjoyment. Correct Craft Inc. is known for superior-quality products, cutting-edge technology and innovative hull designs.

ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink – Developed to increase the recovery time of those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles, ROCKSTAR Energy Drink is available in ten amazing flavors. You can find Original, Sugar Free, Juiced, Zero Carb, Guava, Pomegranate, Punched and Roasted Mocha, Roasted Vanilla Light and Roasted Latte at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and throughout the UK.

WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the Air Nautique Wake Games. WakeBoarding is the definitive source on all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and the latest news.

The Air Nautique Wake Games is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Wake Games have the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, PCM, Fox, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Central Florida Toyota, Hyperlite, CWB, Gator Boards, Ronix, Oakley, Reef, Cire, wakeworld.com and the theliquidcircus.com.

Sunday, April 27 Results:

Men's Professional

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Malinoski, Rusty CAN 96.00

2 Soven, Phillip USA 95.00

3 Errington, Adam SCT 78.00

4 Sanders, Josh AUS 59.00

Women's Professional

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Butler, Nicola UK 60.00

2 Lohrmann, Laura USA 51.11

3 Perlman, Barrett USA 48.33

4 Wing, Amber AUS 31.11

Professional Wakeskate

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Grubb, Brian USA 68.33

2 Hansen, Reed USA 61.67

3 Hampson, Danny Conch 50.00

4 Pastura, Andrew USA 35.00

Junior Men (14-18)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 LaRiche, Jimmy USA 86.67

2 Clifford, Harley AUS 68.89

3 Soven, Robert USA 68.33

4 Cohen, Julian USA 51.67

5 Lafferty, Steel USA 46.67

6 Askew, Jarrod 40.00

Men's 2 (25-29)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Clinton, Tim USA 60.00

2 Bagnaro, Joey USA 46.67

3 Dunbar, Jesse USA DQ

Men's 1 (19-24)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Thomson, Sam 75.00

2 Heinz, Tyler USA 66.67

3 Cook, Travis USA 48.33

4 Leonard, Colt USA 43.33

5 Link, Lewis USA 31.67

6 Rivait, Dylan 25.00

Boys (10-13)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Wayne, Freddie 71.67

2 Swink, Cooper USA 65.00

3 Flegel, Noah USA 56.67

4 Evans, Kyle USA 54.17

5 Shuler, Gus USA 33.33

6 Koch, Paulie USA 23.33

Junior Boys (9 and under)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Watts, Ben 46.67

2 Martella, Joe 43.33

3 Watts, Parker 18.33

Men's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 01

1 Sanders, Josh AUS 95.00

2 Murray, Shaun USA 94.00

3 Tino, Santori USA 82.00

Men's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 02

1 Errington, Adam SCT 95.00

2 Weatherall, Jeff NZ 90.20

3 Smith, Dean AUS 72.50

Men's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 03

1 Malinoski, Rusty CAN 98.00

2 Webb, JD USA 88.00

3 Hutton, Bryan USA 84.00

Men's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 04

1 Soven, Phillip USA 100.00

2 Adkison, Andrew USA 86.50

3 Bonifay, Shane USA 83.50

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By WSM Press Release
Published: April 28, 2008
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Phillip Soven won nearly every contest he competed in last year, including the 2007 Air Nautique Wake Games. Now one year later, the Longwood, FL native is looking to repeat on hometown waters, as the current wakeboard world champion not only led his heat today, but also posted the highest score of the day with a 96. Soven will be joined by 11 other riders for Sunday's semifinals.

Should Phillip Soven win the 2008 Air Nautique Wake Games, he will become the first rider in history to win back-to-back Wake Games titles.

In the Pro Women's Division, Eight riders battled on the water today in the semifinals to see which four female rippers will advance to Sunday's finals. All eyes were on the frontrunner, Orlando native and four-time X Games gold medalist Dallas Friday, but Aussie Amber Wing and the U.K.'s Nicola Butler pulled-off the upset to take the top-two spots in the heat. Wing and Butler will be joined by Laura Lohrmann and Barrett Pearlman for Sunday's finals.

The Jr. Men's Division took to the water today for their semifinals with 15 riders looking to advance past the semifinals. Jimmy LaRiche, Steel Lafferty and Harley Clifford all led their heats today and advanced along with three other riders to Sunday's finals.

Ten of the best shredders in the world met today for the Pro Wakeskate Division semifinals with only four riders advancing onto Sunday's finals. Brian Grubb, Reed Hansen, Danny Hampson and Andrew Pastura shredded their way past the competition today and are set for tomorrow's final showdown.

Continuing with wakeskating, Bethany Henderson took home the Pro Women's Wakeskate Division title today, while Joe Phillips shredded his way to the top spot in the Amateur Wakeskate Division finals.

Kat Laird took home the Masters Women title, while Meagan Ethell captured the top spot in the Girls finals, and Anna Hajek won the Jr. Women's title.

Four riders battled it out on the water today for the Masters title, but Ben Chrisman road past the competition to take the top spot. Matt Vermillion faced off against Steve Weisser today in Veterans finals to take home the title.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For exact air dates, visit www.kingofwake.com.

Fuel TV is a 24/7 action-sports lifestyle network for wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and freestyle motocross. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, Fuel TV was launched July 1, 2003, and is seen in 24 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to Fuel TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

The Air Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games and the WWA Nationals. Celebrating more than 80 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a family-owned manufacturer of internationally acclaimed, competition-caliber water-ski and wakeboard boats, as well as boats for recreational enjoyment. Correct Craft Inc. is known for superior-quality products, cutting-edge technology and innovative hull designs.

ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink – Developed to increase the recovery time of those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles, ROCKSTAR Energy Drink is available in ten amazing flavors. You can find Original, Sugar Free, Juiced, Zero Carb, Guava, Pomegranate, Punched and Roasted Mocha, Roasted Vanilla Light and Roasted Latte at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and throughout the UK.

WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the Air Nautique Wake Games. WakeBoarding is the definitive source on all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and the latest news.

The Air Nautique Wake Games is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Wake Games have the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, PCM, Fox, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Central Florida Toyota, Hyperlite, CWB, Gator Boards, Ronix, Oakley, Reef, Cire, wakeworld.com and the theliquidcircus.com.

Saturday, April 26 Results:

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 01

1 Jeff Weatherall NZ 88.5

2 Josh Sanders AUS 87.5

3 Chad Sharpe CAN 83

4 Daniel Watkins AUS 81

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 02

1 Adam Errington USA 91

2 JD Webb USA 86.5

3 Randall Harris USA 79.5

4 Bradley Smeele 75

5 Robby Carter USA 68

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 03

1 Tino Santori USA 92

2 Andrew Adkison USA 91.5

3 Troy Mackey 83.5

4 Erik Ruck 73.5

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 04

1 Shaun Murray USA 93

2 Shane Bonifay USA 90

3 Trevor Hansen USA 77.5

4 Danny Thollander USA 76.5

5 Chase Andrews USA 63

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 05

1 Rusty Malinoski CAN 95

2 Dean Smith AUS 91.5

3 Austin Hair USA 73

4 Shawn Watson USA 72.5

5 Mike Marsh USA 68.5

Men's Professional

Quarterfinals Heat#: 06

1 Phillip Soven USA 96

2 Bryan Hutton USA 90

3 Aaron Rathy CAN 77.5

4 Dustin O'Ferrall 72

5 Adam Wensink 64.5

Women's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 01

1 Wing, Amber AUS 71.67

2 Butler, Nicola UK 63.89

3 Friday, Dallas USA 55.00

4 Marquardt, Melissa 41.67

Women's Professional

Semifinals Heat #: 01

1 Lohrmann, Laura USA 67.78

2 Perlman, Barrett USA 62.22

3 Copeland Durham, Emily USA 56.67

4 Leugner, Ashley 29.44

Junior Men (14-18)

Semifinals Heat #: 01

1 Lafferty, Steel USA 70.00

2 Askew, Jarrod 60.56

3 Perrone, Christopher USA 49.44

4 Galotifore, Nick 45.56

5 Valdez, Jacob USA 32.22

Junior Men (14-18)

Semifinals Heat #: 02

1 Clifford, Harley AUS 77.78

2 Soven, Robert USA 61.67

3 Valdez, Eddie USA 53.89

4 Powers, Daniel USA 47.78

5 Aslinger, Phillip USA 39.44

Junior Men (14-18)

Semifinals Heat #: 03

1 LaRiche, Jimmy USA 78.89

2 Cohen, Julian USA 68.33

3 Burnstein, Danny USA 62.22

4 Shuler, Gunnar USA 46.67

5 Shearer, Andrew USA 30.00

Professional Wakeskate

Semifinals Heat #: 01

1 Hampson, Danny Conch 79.67

2 Hansen, Reed USA 70.67

3 Reed, Aaron 58.33

4 Gibbons, Gib USA 41.67

5 Thomas, Brandon USA 40.00

Professional Wakeskate

Semifinals Heat #: 02

1 Grubb, Brian USA 71.67

2 Pastura, Andrew USA 55.00

3 Shinn, Stuart USA 38.33

4 Dosta, Enric SPN 30.00

5 Tompkins, Clint USA 22.67

Amateur Wakeskate

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Phillips, Joe 70.00

2 Mulvaney, Patrick 33.33

Women Wakeskate

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Henderson, Bethany USA 61.67

2 GilanFarr, Jennifer USA 40.00

3 Wamsley, Stephanie USA 30.00

Veterans (40 and over)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Vermillion, Matt USA 53.33

2 Weisser, Steve 31.00

Masters (30-39)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Chrisman, Ben 44.89

2 Lowe, Chad USA 40.00

3 Michael, Kevin WIS 34.44

4 Poser, Brandon USA 34.11

Junior Women (14-18)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Hajek, Anna USA 59.22

2 Finley, Holland USA 56.11

3 Petraitis, Danni USA 49.67

4 Cresent, Morgan USA 40.00

5 Kulp, Victoria USA 33.89

Girls (13 and under)

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Ethell, Meagan USA 62.22

2 Koch, Tori 48.33

3 McCullough, Taylor 47.78

Masters Women

Finals Heat #: 01

1 Laird, Kat 50.00

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By WSM Press Release
Published: April 28, 2008
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ORLANDO, Fla. – 10 amateur divisions took to the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex today to battle for points and pride during their semifinals of the 2008 Air Nautique Wake Games. Riders not only looked to advance in their respective division, but were also vying for a spot on one of the 10 Air Nautique Wake Games teams.

The Jr. Men's Division featured the largest field of riders in today's contest with nearly 20 of the most talented young shredders in the world. Robert Soven, Harley Clifford, Jacob Valdez and Steel Lafferty each led their heats in today's quarterfinals with Valdez posting the highest score (63.89). All four rippers will be joined by eight other riders in tomorrow's semifinals.

Six riders advanced past today's Men's I semifinals with Sam Thomson posting the high score (67.78). Tim Clinton led the Men's II Division and will be joined by two other riders in Sunday's finals.

The Jr. Boys Division was led today by Joe Martella. Martella will face off against Ben and Parker Watts in the finals. Kyle Evans posted the high score in today's Boys' semifinals with a 72.67. Evans will be joined by five other riders for Sunday's finals.

Kat Laird (Masters Women), Taylor McCullough (Girls) and Morgan Cresent (Jr. Women) each led their respective heats today and will all advance to tomorrow's finals.

Four riders advanced past today's Masters semifinals with Kevin Michael posting the highest score of the division, 61.11. Steve Weisser and Matt Vermillion will both move onto the Veterans finals after advancing past today's semifinals.

Amateur riders will also have a shot to pick up some extra cash at the Air Nautique Wake Games, as Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company (PCM) is sponsoring the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award. This award is a $500 bonus presented to an amateur rider chosen by tournament officials for landing the most impressive trick of the contest.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For exact air dates, visit www.kingofwake.com.

Fuel TV is a 24/7 action-sports lifestyle network for wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and freestyle motocross. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, Fuel TV was launched July 1, 2003, and is seen in 24 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to Fuel TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

The Air Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games and the WWA Nationals. Celebrating more than 80 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a family-owned manufacturer of internationally acclaimed, competition-caliber water-ski and wakeboard boats, as well as boats for recreational enjoyment. Correct Craft Inc. is known for superior-quality products, cutting-edge technology and innovative hull designs.

ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink – Developed to increase the recovery time of those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles, ROCKSTAR Energy Drink is available in ten amazing flavors. You can find Original, Sugar Free, Juiced, Zero Carb, Guava, Pomegranate, Punched and Roasted Mocha, Roasted Vanilla Light and Roasted Latte at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and throughout the UK.

WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the Air Nautique Wake Games. WakeBoarding is the definitive source on all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and the latest news.

The Air Nautique Wake Games is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Wake Games have the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, PCM, Fox, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Central Florida Toyota, Hyperlite, CWB, Gator Boards, Ronix, Oakley, Reef, Cire, wakeworld.com and the theliquidcircus.com.

Girls (13 and under)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 McCullough, Taylor 53.00

2 Ethell, Meagan USA 38.00

3 Koch, Tori 32.89

Masters Women

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Laird, Kat 56.67

Junior Boys (9 and under)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Martella, Joe 52.22

2 Watts, Ben 44.11

3 Watts, Parker 23.33

Boys (10-13)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Flegel, Noah USA 60.56

2 Swink, Cooper USA 57.44

3 Prizer, Cody USA 53.89

4 Pedersen, Morgan USA 39.33

Boys (10-13)

Semi Finals Heat #: 02

1 Evans, Kyle USA 72.67

2 Wayne, Freddie 57.33

3 Harrison, Jarrod USA 51.78

4 Holihan, Robby USA 39.56

Boys (10-13)

Semi Finals Heat #: 03

1 Koch, Paulie USA 59.11

2 Shuler, Gus USA 51.56

3 Prizer, Ben USA 36.33

Men's 1 (19-24)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Heinz, Tyler USA 61.44

2 Leonard, Colt USA 61.11

3 Hanson, Michael USA 53.89

4 Ward, Prescott USA 45.56

5 Underwood, Clayton USA 42.22

Men's 1 (19-24)

Semi Finals Heat #: 02

1 Thomson, Sam 67.78

2 Link, Lewis USA 60.56

3 Haynes, AJ USA 54.89

4 Ashley, Fabian USA 54.44

5 Gearhart, Brad USA 50.00

6 Loken, Jake 25.78

7 Stults, Dylan USA 13.33

Men's 1 (19-24)

Semi Finals Heat #: 03

1 Rivait, Dylan 57.78

2 Cook, Travis USA 45.00

3 Rodriguez, John USA 41.44

4 Reyngoudt, Sean 40.00

5 Bannatyne, Jason USA 25.56

6 Bivins, Trey USA 18.33

7 Hanson, Hunter USA 14.44

Men's 2 (25-29)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Clinton, Tim USA 50.00

2 Dunbar, Jesse USA 36.67

3 Bagnaro, Joey USA 27.78

Masters (30-39)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Lowe, Chad USA 57.78

2 Poser, Brandon USA 47.78

3 Barton, Jeff USA 40.00

Masters (30-39)

Semi Finals Heat #: 02

1 Michael, Kevin WIS 61.11

2 Chrisman, Ben 58.61

3 Monaco, Anthony USA 55.00

4 Robertson, Kurt NZL 50.00

5 Hewlett, Tore 33.33

Veterans (40 and over)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Vermillion, Matt USA 61.67

2 Weisser, Steve 30.00

Junior Women (14-18)

Semi Finals Heat #: 01

1 Cresent, Morgan USA 51.11

2 Hajek, Anna USA 48.33

3 Finley, Holland USA 45.00

4 Kulp