California Teams Championed at Nike TOC Southwest 2025

The 2025 Nike Tournament of Champions Southwest crowned Mater Dei over Marymount in the Platinum Division, with the Monarchs rising above 96 elite high school teams from across the nation. The final day in Phoenix brought bracket intensity across every division, from high-stakes Platinum battles to grind-it-out contests in Silver and Bronze. California programs were in the thick of it all, delivering championship performances and resilient efforts alike. Along the way, several Golden State athletes etched their names into tournament history, earning All-Tournament recognition for their impact and consistency.   <h1 class="wp-block-heading">National Division</h1>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mater Dei – Platinum Champions</h2>   Mater Dei was dominant from start to finish, sweeping Desert Hills, Orangewood Christian, and closing the semifinal with a gritty three-set win over Bishop Gorman. They sealed the Platinum title with a decisive win over rival Marymount, proving once again they are one of the nation's premier programs.    Congratulations [player_tooltip player_id='228678' first='Layli' last='Ostovar'], University of Southern California commit, on being named to the MVP at the Nike Tournament of Champions - Southwest     Congratulations [player_tooltip player_id='391082' first='Addison' last='Coady'], University of Southern California commit, on being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Nike Tournament of Champions - Southwest     Congratulations [player_tooltip player_id='850183' first='Lizzy' last='Robinson'], University of Oregon commit, on being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Nike Tournament of Champions - Southwest    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Marymount – Platinum Finalist</h2>   The Sailors swept Owyhee, controlled JSerra, and edged Sunrise Mountain in a thrilling semifinal. In the championship match, Mater Dei's balance proved too much despite missing Westley Matavo. Marymount battled hard in the second set, erasing deficits of 10–3 and 17–9, but ultimately settled for a runner-up finish as Mater Dei secured a 2–0 victory (25–20, 25–15).    Congratulations [player_tooltip player_id='391084' first='Samantha' last='(Sammy) Destler'], University of Washington commit, on being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Nike Tournament of Champions - Southwest     Congratulations [player_tooltip player_id='482022' first='Elle' last='Vandeweghe'], SMU commit, on being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Nike Tournament of Champions - Southwest    JSerra Catholic – 12th place JSerra opened with a win over James Logan but fell to Marymount in the quarters. After a tough loss to Fossil Ridge, they closed with a set win against Highland to finish seventh. The Lions showed resilience against a stacked bracket.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHW3WTjsKp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   Santa Margarita Catholic - 5th place The Eagles battled through Platinum, dropping their opener to Highland, responding with a sweep over Salpointe Catholic, then falling to Sprague. Their day highlighted their ability to reset and compete.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image_46c356.png" alt="" class="wp-image-890161" style="width:395px;height:auto" /></figure>   James Logan – 19th place James Logan split results but found a podium finish in Gold. After sweeping Owyhee and falling to Sprague, they ended the day with a three-set win over Jesuit. Logan's grit under pressure stood out.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHRjR9ic_l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   Corona Centennial - 15th place The Huskies strung together sweeps over Millennium, Perry, and Sacred Heart Academy before Hamilton edged them in three. Centennial showed serving pressure and terminal pin scoring throughout the day earning them the Silver Runner-Up Title in the National Division.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image_f60a49.png" alt="" class="wp-image-890160" style="width:405px;height:auto" /></figure>   Sacred Heart Prep - 25th place SHP dropped their opener to South Salem and a tight three-setter to Flagstaff, then ended the day with a sweep of Centennial. Their closing composure and energy were bright spots.   La Jolla Country Day - 29th place The Torreys fell to Perry and Millennium early but rallied for a three-set win over Centennial. Their ability to finish strong reflected progress.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Premier Division</h2>   Campolindo - 4th place Campolindo swept Verrado to open, fell to Liberty, then rebounded with a hard-fought three-set win over Red Mountain. They closed with a narrow loss to Desert Ridge, showing depth and steadiness across rotations.   Eastlake - 15th place Eastlake grabbed a big three-set win over Arvada West but later fell to Mountain View and Desert Ridge. Their scrappiness and serve-pass game kept them competitive in every match.   Bishop O'Dowd - 12th place The Dragons ran into a tough slate, falling to Mountain View and Arvada West, but they ended the day with a win over Westwood. Their ability to stay in long rallies paid off late.   Moreau Catholic - 26th place Moreau Catholic started with a sweep of Rancho, then dropped matches to Monument Valley, Desert Mountain, and Enumclaw in close sets. Even in losses, the Mariners battled with grit.   El Camino - 28th place El Camino dropped their first to Monument Valley but bounced back with sweeps over Rancho and Omaha Northwest. They ended with a loss to Scottsdale Christian but showed growth across the bracket.   Holtville - 29th place Holtville fell to Enumclaw and Sahuarita before a three-set battle with Monument Valley and a late loss to Rancho. Their energy and competitive fight were consistent throughout.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elite Division</h2>   Whittier Christian - 13th Place The Heralds fell to Willow Canyon and Seton Catholic Prep early but bounced back with a sweep of Tucson. They closed with a spirited three-set battle against San Pasqual. Whittier showed flashes of rhythm and ball control that coaches will note.   San Pasqual - 15th Place San Pasqual dropped early matches to Mountain Ridge and Mesa but responded later with sweeps over an L-bracket opponent and Whittier Christian. 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The 2025 Nike Tournament of Champions Southwest crowned Mater Dei over Marymount in the Platinum Division, with the Monarchs rising above 96 elite high school teams from across the nation. The final day in Phoenix brought bracket intensity across every division, from high-stakes Platinum battles to grind-it-out contests in Silver and Bronze. California programs were in the thick of it all, delivering championship performances and resilient efforts alike. Along the way, several Golden State athletes etched their names into tournament history, earning All-Tournament recognition for their impact and consistency.