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WIND IN THE P58 Semmens methodically worked through the course, picking smart lines and capitalizing on the technical terrain where many others struggled. Eventually, Semmens found a way around Smail and slid into third place—and once he got there, he locked it down. Sem - mens would go on to finish third, rounding out the podium behind DeMartile and Lynn, while Smail remained a major factor after an impressive start, eventually taking fifth. In Pro 250, the drama contin - ued as the rivalry between SLR and RPM added another chapter to what's becoming one of the best class battles of the season. Early in the race, SLR Honda's Sam Pretscherer came out with the advantage, putting together a strong opening run and looking ready to take command. He was riding with confidence and had the pace to stay out front, but a small bike issue forced him into the pits early. That brief stop was all it took to shake up the entire race. FMF RPM KTM's Cole Zeller capitalized and took over the lead, putting his KTM up front as the race continued to unfold. Adding even more excitement, KTM teammates and Pacific Northwesterners JJ Concannon and Jaden Dahners were right in the mix as well, creating a packed and aggressive group battling for the top positions. For a stretch of the moto, it looked as if the podium might turn into a full sea of orange, with KTM riders filling the top spots and Washougal fans loving every second of it. But Pretscherer wasn't done. After returning from the pits, Pretscherer put his head down, and the Honda rider began charg - ing through the field, closing the gap and hunting down the lead- ers with the kind of urgency only a championship contender can bring. Late in the race, Pretscher- er managed to make the move and pass Zeller, reclaiming the top spot and taking the Pro 250 win in another intense battle. Zeller held strong for second, while Noah Gordon also made a major statement by fighting his way into the podium mix and landing on the box as well, prov - ing he had both the speed and composure to handle one of the most technical tracks of the year. With Washougal now in the books, the WORCS series turns its attention to another legend - ary motocross facility next month, June 19-21: Glen Helen Raceway. If Washougal tested riders with technical woods and long lap times, Glen Helen is sure to bring its own unique brand of punishment with steep hills, high speeds and unforgiv - ing terrain. One thing is clear: as the season continues to heat up, the championship battles are only getting tighter, and the rac- ing is far from settled. Connor Moore Pro 450 (Top 5) 1. Dare DeMartile (Bet) 02:02:32.688 2. Tyler Lynn (Hon) 02:02:58.945 3. Mason Semmens (KTM) 02:04:49.302 4. Giacomo Redondi (Kaw) 02:08:48.469 5. Layton Smail (Kaw) 02:11:24.000 Pro 250 (Top 5) 1. Sam Pretscherer (Hon) 02:06:47.762 2. Cole Zeller (KTM) 02:07:49.175 3. Noah Gordon (KTM) 02:08:58.274 4. Colton Aeck (Kaw) 02:11:35.198 5. J.J. Concannon (KTM) 02:11:48.471 Ava Silvestri took her first win of the season in Women's Pro.