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Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Australia's world No.2 surfer Ethan Ewing has won his opening-round heat at Bells Beach. (HANDOUT/WORLD SURF LEAGUE)

Local high school student Ellie Harrison has pulled off a boilover heat win at Bells Beach and sent top seed Molly Picklum into the elimination round.

With vocal support from the beach, including her lucky-charm grandma Dabba, the 18-year-old from nearby Barwon Heads had a World Surf League debut she will never forget.

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