Finals Day Scheduled for Tomorrow at Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the anticipation for the finals is palpable as the Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca approaches its climax. Following a lay day, the event resumed today to finalize the men’s Round of 32, showcasing an impressive array of talent despite challenging conditions. The junior surfers delivered exceptional performances, setting the stage for a thrilling finals day. The next call will be made on Sunday, May 10 at 7:00 a.m. GMT+1, where the best of the best will compete for glory.
Among the standout competitors was Pietro Garroux, who continued his impressive streak with a remarkable score of 8.33 in the men’s Round of 32, securing his spot in the Quarterfinals ahead of fellow surfer Ryan Coelho. Another notable performance came from Fernando Ibarra, who achieved an excellent 8.00, surpassing Francisco Santos to claim victory in his heat.
Irish surfing prodigy Joshua Karbus also made headlines by advancing to his first Quarterfinal in his junior career, scoring a total of 14.00 to defeat Mário Leopoldo. Top seeds including Hans Odriozola, Lukas Skinner, and Alfonso Suarez are also set to compete in the highly anticipated Quarterfinals tomorrow.
The day concluded with Alai Rodriguez Albeniz delivering the highest heat total of the round at 14.40, showcasing his skill by catching waves under priority to solidify his position in the Quarterfinals, alongside South Africa's Levi Epenetos, who advanced in second place.
This year’s Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca is proudly supported by various local organizations, including the City of Casablanca and the Moroccan National Tourist Office, among others. For more updates and detailed information on the event, fans are encouraged to visit the official page at WorldSurfLeague.com.
As reported by worldsurfleague.com.
