Big Bend alumni, faculty member Mitch Poth to compete Wakeboard National Championships

Mitch Poth doing a trick on his wakeboard — Moses Lake wakeboarder and Big Bend alumni and faculty member Mitch Poth will compete this weekend at the WWA Wakeboard National Championships in Monroe.

Originally from the Columbia Basin Herald

MONROE — Moses Lake wakeboarder Mitch Poth will compete this weekend at the WWA Wakeboard National Championships in Monroe.

Last month, Poth qualified for nationals by placing first in the Expert Division at the Crescent Bar River Fest. Poth will also participate in the Masters Division against wakeboarders from across the country.

Poth has been actively wakeboarding in Moses Lake since 1997 and is excited to represent Moses Lake in the national championships.

In regards to the event, Poth said, “I am very excited for the opportunity I have to participate and compete against a lot of great riders from across the country. The only expectation I have is to have a clean run and perform my best.”