Avalon Gall Claims Maiden WSL Longboard Tour Victory
Rising Longboard Tour talent Avalon Gall (USA) proved she’s worthy of the 2025 Season Wildcard with a historic win over three-time World Longboard Champion Soleil Errico (USA). The 22-year-old’s young career already has a North America Regional Longboard victory and three seasons among the world’s best longboarders. Now, Gall adds a historic Lexus US Open of Surfing victory to her name.
“I don’t know what to say. I have the best friends ever, and it wouldn’t be the same without them. They made it so special, and thank you to everybody,” said Gall. “I honestly couldn’t believe it stayed flat for that long, but I’m just super stoked. [If I could tell the girl who’s been putting in all the work] I’d say just enjoy every single moment. Thank you to my mom and dad, and all my amazing friends. It wouldn’t be the same without them.”
The Final ignited at the 28-minute mark with Avalon Gall (USA) finding a running lefthander that let her showcase her fast footwork and control on the nose with a hang-five. Gall’s 6.67 (out of a possible 10) set the standard heading into the back-half of the Final with Errico chasing a 7.31. Then, Laguna Beach’s Gall found another afternoon gem to showcase more of her poise under pressure to post a 6.83 and upped Errico’s requirement to a near-perfect 9.90. But the ocean didn’t provide for Errico as she earned back-to-back runner-up finishes, catapulting Gall to her maiden WSL Longboard Tour win.
Gall claimed a clash of North America Longboard Regional victors unfolded in Semifinal 2, against reigning regional winner Malia Ilagan (USA). Gall’s form carried her through an impressive win over two-time US Open of Surfing winner Kelis Kaleopa’a (HAW) before showcasing more of her poise on the nose over Ilagan, who eliminated defending US Open of Surfing winner and World Longboard Champion Rachael Tilly (USA).
Soleil Errico Goes Back-to-Back Runner-Ups in Huntington Beach
A remarkable run through Finals Day for Errico started with a nail-biting Quarterfinal heat against Hawaiʻi’s newest Longboard Tour talent, Natalia Wunderlich (HAW). Errico’s form carried her through the bout before turning on in the Semifinals against Longboard Tour veteran Chloe Calmon (BRA) – posting a 13.23 heat total. All paths led to the all-Californian Final and back-to-back runner-up finishes.
“It was so fun. I had my friends and family here the whole time. They drove up to support me, so shout out to them,” said Errico. “It was kind of a bummer to have the waves turn off for the Finals, but I’m happy to get second. I’m excited to keep competing and go to Bells and Abu Dhabi. I missed out on Abu Dhabi last year because I was injured, so I’m excited to have that experience. I’m just excited to keep it going.”
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Lexus US Open of Surfing Women’s Longboard Final Results:
1 – Avalon Gall (USA) 13.50
2 – Soleil Errico (USA) 6.87
Lexus US Open of Surfing Women’s Longboard Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Soleil Errico (USA) 13.23 DEF. Chloe Calmon (BRA) 11.20
HEAT 2: Avalon Gall (USA) 9.83 DEF. Malia Ilagan (USA) 9.43
Lexus US Open of Surfing Women’s Longboard Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Soleil Errico (USA) 9.20 DEF. Natalia Wunderlich (HAW) 8.84
HEAT 2: Chloe Calmon (BRA) 15.00 DEF. Sophia Culhane (HAW) 8.83
HEAT 3: Malia Ilagan (USA) 12.60 DEF. Rachael Tilly (USA) 12.20
HEAT 4: Avalon Gall (USA) 12.63 DEF. Kelis Kaleopaa (HAW) 7.60
