Halstead, Geiselman and Dunphy put in the hours in San Diego. Video: PK

Racking one up at Windansea. 

ISA Games runner-up Jake Halstead lets it fly in San Diego. Video: PK

This week's episode: Wave House San Diego. Featuring: Jake Halstead, Jonathon DuPont and Flowrider champ Eric Silverman. 

Video from Halstead's runner-up finish at the ISA World Junior Games. Video: Ryan Perry

La Jolla ripper is the highest-placing American; Team USA gets the Bronze

Jake Halstead, star of Sliders TV and other Hurley.com videos, had the event of his life at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Games in New Zealand this past week. The 15-year-old powerhouse from La Jolla muscled his way to the Under 16 final after a long, grueling run in the repercharge rounds.

In the round before the final, he narrowly beat out teammate Kolohe Andino for the last spot. He then put together an impressive display in the punchy sandbar peaks of Piha, but came up just short of Australian Matt Banting for the world title. The runner-up finish helped Team USA secure a Bronze medal at the games behind Hawaii and gold medalists for the fifth straight year, Australia.

A huge congrats goes out to Jake and Team USA for their efforts. The party's on us when they get home.

For more, go to www.isaworldjuniors.com.

Evan Geiselman and Jake Halstead keep it rolling. Video: Ryan Perry

Documenting the PacSun USA Surf Team's arrival in New Zealand. PS: They all made it through their first heats. Video: Ryan Perry

Featuring Evan Geiselman, Jake Halstead, Joseph Mairena, Tyson Bauerbank and future rap superstar "Four Words."

PacSun USA Team members Evan Geiselman and Jake Halstead have their final practice before the ISA World Juniors in New Zealand. Video: PK