{"id":64605,"date":"2017-09-06T15:15:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T22:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=64605"},"modified":"2017-09-06T15:20:44","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T22:20:44","slug":"florida-vert-series-stop-2-labor-day-at-drakes-contest-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/florida-vert-series-stop-2-labor-day-at-drakes-contest-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Vert Series Stop #2 – Labor Day at Drakes Contest Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Florida Vert Series\/Labor Day at Drake\u2019s kicked off with some glorious skating.<\/b><\/p>\n

We have all being waiting excitedly for the second event of the Florida Vert Series to kick off. It\u2019s feels like there hasn’t been a Backyard Vert event forever, and we\u2019ve all been waiting for our fix, our dosage!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

It was a slow start as we waited for the rain to stop and get the ramp dry for the start of stop 2 to commence at Drake\u2019s<\/p>\n

The wait has been worth it. The FVS\/LDAD3 kicked in with some insane SKATING some killer southern BBQ & BREWS.<\/p>\n

What did we enjoy?\u00a0Collin \u201cBOMB\u201d Graham was great to watch. He was on point all weekend with his incredible skating skills, and looked cool and comfortable in the humid conditions and heated sessions all day. Colin\u2019s fine performances are always a feel-good moment to witness. He looked polished, and he looked hungry from the get go.<\/p>\n

Photo by JJ Kefalas @longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Will Cortez and Cam Noren were also looking extremely strong, and while their performances were outstanding, Cam is a sophomore of the FVS and for both of them there is much we don\u2019t know about them. After watching them some things we learned were that they are very confident, and we learned that their style and power are also a part of their arsenal.<\/p>\n

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Photo by<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/i>JJ Kefalas<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/i>@longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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We are also huge fans of the young Wyatt Wisenbaker\u2019s performance. His skating was powerful and tight on the ramp and he showed an aura of dominance and of comfort.<\/p>\n

Photo by: JJ Kefalas @longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Eric McGuinness \u201cThe Spartan\u201d was also showing off his skating, and he showed everyone he was the local guy. His skating made Eric look like a contender\u00a0 at any venue.<\/p>\n

Photos by: JJ Kefalas @longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Many had hoped the Backyard would provide the place where Andre Young would finally find his feet for the win, but it wasn\u2019t to be. For fans of Andre it\u2019s almost unsettling to see him not Jedi master the ramp and everything else that it seems he destroys in his path. It\u2019s like the mystical force that surrounds him was lifted again, and Andre is a real person now, and not having the best runs of every heat land in his lap. They\u2019re even exaggerated because we all have such massive expectations of him.<\/p>\n

Photos by: JJ Kefalas @longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Finally, the purists in us are pleased to see Kevin Reynolds make the final as he channels commitment to destroy the lip. He is always right in the mix.<\/p>\n

Photos by: JJ Kefalas @longwood_skarty<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Results<\/b><\/p>\n

12 & Under<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Reef Orlando – Age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Gavin Liller – Age 10<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Curren Atterbury\u00a0– Age 11<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Tyler Dick\u00a0– Age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

5. Carlin Makibbin\u00a0– Age 9<\/b><\/p>\n

6. Jason Gutierrez – Age 9<\/b><\/p>\n

7. Landon Zanfardino – Age 10\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

8. Zachary Jones – Age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

9. Cole Liller – Age 6<\/b><\/p>\n

10. Sage Church – Age 12<\/b><\/p>\n

11. Ryan Saueracker\u00a0– Age 9\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Podium Photos by: Tom Orlando @tom.orlando<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Girls\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Carlin Makibbin – Age 9<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Audrey Indigo – Age 14<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Bridgette Spinney – Age 18<\/b><\/p>\n

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13 – 39<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Brad Sparks – Age 17<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Charles Webb – Age 26<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Tyler Coffman – Age\u00a027<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Billy Higginbotham\u00a0– Age 34<\/b><\/p>\n

5. Mason O’Neal – Age 22<\/b><\/p>\n

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Masters 40 – 49<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Matt Dove – Age 44<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Phil Hajal – Age 40<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Todd Johnson – Age 47<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Rich Payne – Age 42<\/b><\/p>\n

5. Travis Beattie – Age 44<\/b><\/p>\n

6. Malachi – Age 46<\/b><\/p>\n

7. Trey Womble – Age 46<\/b><\/p>\n

8. Shane Patterson – Age 41<\/b><\/p>\n

9. Otis Smith – Age 46<\/b><\/p>\n

10. Brett Snyder – Age 46<\/b><\/p>\n

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Grand Masters 50 & Up<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Henry Gutierrez – Age 53<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Bob Umbel – Age 52<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Allen Midgette – Age 50<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Sam Boo – Age 52<\/b><\/p>\n

5. Randy Rose – Age 50<\/b><\/p>\n

6. Tim Hammond – Age 55<\/b><\/p>\n

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OPEN<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Collin Graham – Age 20<\/b><\/p>\n

2. Will Cortez – Age 20<\/b><\/p>\n

3. Cam Noren – Age 20<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Wyatt Wisenbaker – Age 16<\/b><\/p>\n

5. Eric McGuinness – Age 26<\/b><\/p>\n

6. Andre\u00a0Young – Age 18<\/b><\/p>\n

7. Kevin Reynolds – Age 28\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

* Kevin tied with Eli so we\u00a0used\u00a0second best run for tie-breaker *<\/i><\/p>\n

8. Eli Reams – Age 20<\/b><\/p>\n

9. Matt Dove – Age 44\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

* Matt tied with Ronnie so we used second best run for tie-breaker *<\/i><\/p>\n

10. Ronnie O’Neal – Age 22\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

11. Juan Pinero – Age 19<\/b><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Nathan Midgette – Age 16\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

13. AJ Nelson – Age 21<\/b><\/p>\n

14. Christian Frazier – Age 14<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0*\u00a0<\/span>Christian tied with Brandon\u00a0so we\u00a0used\u00a0second best run for tie-breaker *<\/i><\/p>\n

15. Brandon Yarborough – Age 23<\/b><\/p>\n

16. Zach Lewis – Age 33<\/b><\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Austin Creasman – Age 19<\/b><\/p>\n

18. Issac Crawford – Age 21<\/b><\/p>\n

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We would like to recognize and thank the sponsors\u00a0who\u00a0support the FVS!<\/p>\n

TITLE SPONSORS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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DEMON SEED SKATEBOARDS<\/i><\/p>\n

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MOONSHINE SKATEBOARDS<\/i><\/p>\n

TEAM PAIN SKATEPARKS<\/i><\/p>\n

PRESENTING SPONSORS:<\/b><\/p>\n

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187 KILLER PADS<\/i><\/p>\n

SHIPYARD SKATES<\/i><\/p>\n

BUTCHER BLOCK WHEELS<\/i><\/p>\n

PURPS<\/i><\/p>\n

CREATURE<\/i><\/p>\n

LAKE SKATES<\/i><\/p>\n

IMMORTAL LACES<\/i><\/p>\n

JUICE MAGAZINE<\/i><\/p>\n

BLACK SHEEP UNDERGROUND<\/i><\/p>\n

SKELETON KEY<\/i><\/p>\n

SPEEDLAB WHEELS<\/i><\/p>\n

BULLETPROOF KEVLAR LACES<\/i><\/p>\n

FLYPAPAPER GRIP<\/i><\/p>\n

AUSSIE ISLAND SURF SHOP<\/i><\/p>\n

BAND:<\/b><\/p>\n

REALLY, THOSE GUYS?<\/i><\/p>\n

THANK YOU TO THE LDAD3 SUPPORT CREW:<\/b><\/p>\n

Brian Drake<\/i><\/p>\n

Chad Troutman<\/i><\/p>\n

Randy\u00a0Rose<\/i><\/p>\n

Brett Snyder<\/i><\/p>\n

Shannon Smith<\/i><\/p>\n

Tyler Coffman<\/i><\/p>\n

JJ Kefalas<\/i><\/p>\n

Jamie Coggins<\/i><\/p>\n

Joseph Binkley<\/i><\/p>\n

Tom Orlando<\/i><\/p>\n

Mike Mapp<\/i><\/p>\n

Will Cortez<\/i><\/p>\n

Rich Payne<\/i><\/p>\n

Peter Furnee<\/i><\/p>\n

Trey Womble<\/i><\/p>\n

Eric McGuinness<\/i><\/p>\n

We Salute you,\u00a0CHEERS!<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Remember by Skaters for Skaters, the final stop of the series is\u00a0October 21<\/b>st<\/sup><\/b><\/span>\u00a02017 at Rodney Mead\u2019s backyard vert ramp\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

– Bob Umbel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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