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Bethany Hamilton from Hawaii exits the water to the cheers of the crowd after competing in Heat 6. Photo by Bill Reilly
Bethany Hamilton from Hawaii exits the water to the cheers of the crowd after competing in Heat 6. Photo by Bill Reilly
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Ford Supergirl Pro

OCEANSIDE — The Ford Supergirl Pro wrapped its weekend-long contest Aug. 4, crowning Malia Manuel this year’s champion. 

Manuel beat out last year’s runner-up Paige Hareb. The competition whittled down 96 of the world’s best surfers to 12 for the finals. Manuel led the contest from the beginning thanks to her combinations on the forehand and backhand sides.