When the NorCal Ninjas needed an alternative after Brian Kretsch was injured, they called in Sean Bryan. Having Sean’s fresh energy on the course proved invaluable. Sean was a dominating force, helping the NorCal Ninjas secure the wildcard position in the finals.
Grant McCartney of the Golden Hearts was another formidable contender. He’d had a big role in getting his team to the Finals as well.
When Sean and Grant faced off, it was anyone’s guess who would come out on top.
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It stayed that way for quite awhile. They were locked in a dead heat through the Sonic Swing.
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Even through the devastating Ring of Fire, they were neck and neck.
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It wasn’t until Sean crossed the Floating Tiles before Grant that there was any separation in their performances.
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Then, on the Tire Swings, it looked like Grant might take the lead.
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But that little added push gave Sean the motivation he needed to clear the obstacle.
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He had a great run up the Warped Wall. Which was what he needed because Grant was right behind him.
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The NorCal Ninjas won the first heat, but did they take the whole match up? Find out in the episode recap here.