Jacob Hepp prepares for USA Surfing Junior Championships in California
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Twelve-year-old Jacob Hepp is getting ready to compete in the USA Surfing Junior Championships in California. He earned his spot in the national competition by winning the Eastern Surfing Association Mid Atlantic Regional. Jacob began surfing at the age of six during a family trip to Kure Beach and has since dedicated countless hours to improving his skills. He and his mother will travel to San Clemente this week for the championship, a city known for its surfing culture and the upcoming 2028 Olympics.
- •Jacob Hepp is 12 years old and from Holly Springs.
- •Won the Eastern Surfing Association Mid Atlantic Regional.
- •Started surfing at Kure Beach at age six.
- •Traveling to San Clemente for the national competition.
- •The event is known for its association with the 2028 Olympics.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Young surfer from Holly Springs heads to national stage in California
"Twelve‑year‑old Jacob Hepp is preparing to take on the biggest waves of his life as he gets ready to compete in the USA Surfing Junior Championships in California.
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