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So far, six incredible young athletes are through to the semi finals.

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American Ninja Warrior Junior debuted on October 13. That meant we finally got to see what these kids have to offer and yes, they delivered big time. We had a hunch we’d be seeing the Ninjas tear up the course and deliver heart-pounding finishes. We were right.

The first two episodes of the qualifying round are in the bag. Kids in the 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 age ranges took part in a head to head, tournament style competition. Over the course of five races for each age bracket, the field was whittled down to one semi-finalist Ninja each. They’re working towards a shot at the $15,000 grand prize.

If you missed the episodes, or you don’t have access to Universal Kids, you’re totally in luck. Both episodes have been released on YouTube in their entireties. We’ve included the episodes below, along with a breakdown of the results.

What are your thoughts on the action so far? Let us know in the comments below!

Episode One

9-10 year olds

Coach: Barclay Stockett

Course:

  • Sonic Swing
  • Tic Toc
  • I-Beam
  • Floating Tiles
  • Spin Cycle
  • 13 foot Warped Wall (hand hold at 10 feet)

Match ups

  • Roberto Garemore vs Hunter Rowland
    Winner: Roberto Garemore
  • Jacob Goldman vs Lindsay Zimmerman
    Winner: Jacob Goldman
  • Lindsay Zimmerman vs Roberto Garemore
    Winner: Roberto Garemore
  • Jacob Goldman vs Hunter Rowland
    Winner: Jacob Goldman
  • Roberto Garemore vs Jacob Goldman
    Semi Finalist: Jacob Goldman

11-12 year olds

Coach: Najee Richardson

Course:

  • Sonic Swing
  • Tic Toc
  • Ring Toss
  • Floating Tiles
  • Fly Wheels
  • 13 foot Warped Wall (hand hold at 11.5 feet)

Match ups

  • Riley Porter vs Caleb Büttner
    Winner: Caleb Büttner
  • Jaysen Burnison vs Ella McRitchie
    Winner: Ella McRitchie
  • Jaysen Burnison vs Caleb Büttner
    Winner: Jaysen Burnison
  • Ella McRitchie vs Riley Porter
    Winner: Ella McRitchie
  • Jaysen Burnison vs Ella McRitchie
    Semi finalist: Ella McRitchie

13-14 year olds

Coach: Kevin Bull

Course:

  • Archer Steps
  • Tic Toc
  • Devil Steps
  • Floating Tiles
  • Flying Shelf Grab
  • 13 foot Warped Wall

Match ups

  • Carson Brown vs Hudson Humphries
    Winner: Hudson Humphries
  • Michael Vasilevich vs Courtney Schumacher
    Winner: Michael Vasilevich
  • Hudson Humphries vs Courtney Schumacher
    Winner: Hudson Humphries
  • Michael Vasilevich vs Carson Brown
    Winner: Michael Vasilevich
  • Hudson Humphries vs Michael Vasilevich
    Semi finalist: Hudson Humphries

Episode Two

9-10 year olds

Coach: Drew Drechsel

Course:

  • Sonic Swing
  • Tic Toc
  • I-Beam
  • Floating Tiles
  • Spin Cycle
  • 13 foot Warped Wall (hand hold at 10 feet)

Match ups

  • Kaden Forsha vs Miles Odom
    Winner: Kaden Forsha
  • Kaya Senderak vs Arden Jensen
    Winner: Kaya Senderak
  • Kaden Forsha vs Arden Jensen
    Winner: Kaden Forsha
  • Kaya Senderak vs Miles Odom
    Winner: Miles Odom
  • Kaden Forsha vs Miles Odom
    Semi Finalist: Kaden Forsha

11-12 year olds

Coach: Natalie Duran

Course:

  • Sonic Swing
  • Tic Toc
  • Ring Toss
  • Floating Tiles
  • Fly Wheels
  • 13 foot Warped Wall (hand hold at 11.5 feet)

Match ups

  • Niko Stradtman vs Hans Hertz
    Winner: Niko Stradtman
  • Hattie Jones vs Kacey Hu
    Winner: Hattie Jones
  • Kacey Hu vs Niko Stradtman
    Winner: Niko Stradtman
  • Hattie Jones vs Hans Hertz
    Winner: Hans Hertz
  • Niko Stradtman vs Hans Hertz
    Semi Finalist: Hans Hertz

13-14 year olds

Coach: Meagan Martin

Course:

  • Archer Steps
  • Tic Toc
  • Devil Steps
  • Floating Tiles
  • Flying Shelf Grab
  • 13 foot Warped Wall

Match ups

  • Analise Grady vs Evan Andrews
    Winner: Analise Grady
  • Maya Grudman vs Bryce Heckard
    Winner: Maya Grudman
  • Analise Grady vs Bryce Heckard
    Winner: Analise Grady
  • Evan Andrews vs Maya Grudman
    Winner: Evan Andrews
  • Analise Grady vs Evan Andrews
    Semi Finalist: Analise Grady