MAD! Stories

Australia: Oscar Berry Shines as Young CT Rooki...

Rising Australian talent Oscar Berry, recognized as one of the youngest to qualify for the Championship Tour, impressed with strong showings in cold-water conditions ahead of events like Bells Beach...

Tahiti/Qualifying Series: 14-Year-Old Tya Zebro...

Tahitian phenom Tya Zebrowski, at just 14, delivered a history-making heat win in the Qualifying Series (noted around early 2026 events leading into the season), officially earning her spot as...

Hawaii: John John Florence Commits to Family Su...

World champion John John Florence announced he would step back from full-time Championship Tour competition to continue a year of global exploration with his family, chasing waves together across oceans...

Australia: Alister Reginato and Alyssa Spencer ...

At Merewether Beach in Newcastle, NSW, local favorite Alister Reginato (AUS) and USA’s Alyssa Spencer powered through tough conditions to win the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST Challenger Series event, capping the...

California: Surfing Coach Lucas Taub Saves Dad ...

In Southern California, during a Western Surfing Association competition, coach Lucas Taub spotted a father and daughter struggling in a powerful rip current and swiftly paddled out to rescue them...

Virginia: Heritage High School Girls Track & Fi...

In Virginia, the Heritage High School girls track & field team delivered a dominant all-around performance to capture the VHSL Class 3A state championship on April 4. The squad excelled...