Anzivino clinches surf title, Purpus emerges from retirement
Mike Purpus and Derek Levy resume their competitive rivalry. Photo Former West Torrance High surfer Natalie Anzivino clinched the South Bay Boardriders Contest Series open women’s title by winning the Pier Surf Green Madness contest at 26th Street in Manhattan Beach, on Saturday. The victory was Anzivino’s third top finish in as many events in the five-contest series. Manhattan Beach Middle School student Noah Collins joined Anzivino in clinching his division series title with a third consecutive first place finish in the Boys (14 and under). Body Glove team surfer Matt Pagan took the series’ Open Mens lead by winning his second consecutive contest series title. El Segundo High surfer Kent Nishia also won his second consecutive contest series title, in the Junior Boys division (18 and under). Legends (50 and over) competitor Scott Daley and Masters (40 to 49) competitor Ted Robinson also claimed their second contest series titles on Saturday. Natalie Anzivino shows why she's been unbeatable. Photo (CivicCouch.com) Another notable performance came from former top ranked pro and Hermosa Surfing Walk of Fame inductee Mike Purpus. The 63-year-old’s last serious competition was in Cabo…
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