Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Surfer Jackson Dorian

Jackson Dorian • surfing

The 13-year-old from Kailua-Kona is the reigning National Scholastic Surfing Association surfer of the week after shredding up a storm in his home waters at Banyans.

Dorian, the son of pro surfer Shane Dorian, won three divisions at an NSSA event, including an impressive victory in open men’s.

5 questions

Favorite food: Acai bowls

Favorite movie: Any surf movie

Favorite thing about surfing: Traveling and making new friends around the world

Favorite athletes: John John Florence and Italo Ferreira

Favorite place on the Big Island: Banyans