Chicago’s lakefront turned into a battleground this past weekend as the 2025 AVP Championships brought together the top beach volleyball talent in the nation. From thrilling rallies to unexpected dominance, both the women’s and men’s brackets gave fans a weekend to remember.
Saturday: Women’s Championship Match
The Brooklyn Blaze duo of Denaburg/Donlin faced off against Palm Beach Passion’s Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes in a clash of styles.
Despite the Passion’s quick starts, Brooklyn’s chemistry and sharp net defense sealed the win in straight sets: 15–10, 15–10.
Denaburg and Donlin controlled the pace with steady serves and aggressive finishing, holding off multiple late surges from Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes. With this victory, Brooklyn Blaze etched their names into the history books as 2025 Women’s AVP Champions.
Sunday: Men’s Championship Match
On Championship Sunday, it was Palm Beach Passion (Phil Dalhausser & Trevor Crabb) against LA Launch (Hagen Smith & Logan Webber) in a dramatic men’s final.
- Set 1: Palm Beach opened strong, edging out LA with a tight 14–12 finish.
- Set 2: The energy carried over, with Dalhausser’s blocking and Crabb’s consistency proving too much for Smith and Webber. Palm Beach closed it out 16–15, securing the men’s crown.
With their win, Dalhausser and Crabb led Palm Beach Passion to the 2025 Men’s AVP Championship, capping off an incredible season and proving experience often outlasts raw power.
Weekend Atmosphere
Fans packed the stands all weekend, bringing energy that carried through both matches. Saturday’s women’s final set the tone, while Sunday’s men’s match brought the weekend to a roaring conclusion. The combination of youth, athleticism, and veteran leadership across both divisions highlighted the depth of talent the AVP continues to produce.
Photos
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Closing
Chicago once again proved why it’s a staple stop on the AVP tour. From Brooklyn Blaze’s breakout title run to Palm Beach Passion’s veteran-led dominance, the 2025 AVP Championships delivered a weekend of beach volleyball that won’t soon be forgotten.