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The United States, the last ISA Junior World Champion nation, has confirmed a strong squad to defend the title it won on home soil in Huntington Beach, California in 2019.

The team's biggest names are Ryan Huckabee, Lucas Owston, Zoe Benedetto and Bella Kenworth, who have already competed in QS tournaments and are featured in clips on social media.

Kenworthy is one of the well-known Lady Birds, who compete in the famous aerials event called Stab High.

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The American team is as follows:

Ladies Under 18
Zoe Benedetto, Palm City, Fla.
Lilie Kulber, Los Angeles, Calif.
Talia Swindal, Malibu, Calif.

Men Under 18
Ryan Huckabee, Flagler Beach, Fla.
Lucas Owston, Oceanside, Calif.
Kyan Yang, Encinitas, Calif.

Ladies Under 16
Bella Kenworthy, San Clemente, Calif.
Sara Freyre, Huntington Beach, Calif.
Mattive Candle, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Men Under 16
Cannon Carr, San Clemente, Calif.
Kai Kushner, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Jak Ziets, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Former professional surfer Ryan Simmons will serve as the team's coach.

Prior to winning the 2019 World Cup, the United States placed second in 2018, won in 2017, was fifth in 2016 and won again in 2015, having one of the best record results in recent years at the event.

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