With just two days left to go in the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Games, the Americans are positioned perfectly to claim their first Gold medal ever after another round of impressive performances from Kolohe Andino, Evan Geiselman and Andrew Doheny.

Currently, the PacSun USA Surf Team has more surfers still standing than any other team in the competition, which bodes well for their victory chances. That said, ultimately, it will depend on how many of these survivors make it all the way to the finals of their divisions.

Some, like Newport's Andrew Doheny, are living on a thin line. Doheny's been advancing through the repercharge heats, which, is better known as the loser's bracket. But after taking an early round loss he's looked incredibly strong, and Head Coach Ian Cairns is boldly predicting Doheny will fight his way into the U18 final.

If Doheny does make it, he's hoping to meet up with Evan Thompson, who's also in the loser's bracket, and Evan Geiselman, who's dominating in the bright lights of the leader board on the winner's side.

Meanwhile, Kolohe Andino, Jake Halstead and Parker Coffin are holding their ground in the U16 and division. And over on the ladies side Lakey Peterson and Taylor Pitz are through to the semifinals of the winner's bracket, while Courtney Conlogue and Kaleigh Gilchrist are fighting thier way through the loser's side.

The Hawaiians and Australians remain the biggest threats for the team titles, but there are a number of Euros and Brazilians who will be playing the spoiler roles.