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SAND Volleyball - Intermediate/Advanced 4s - Mondays (Late Summer '26)

The sand was flying and the competition was heating up at Howe Park on October 19 as our Intermediate/Advanced Sand Volleyball 4's teams battled it out for championship glory! With the top four seeds entering the playoff bracket, there was no shortage of talent, determination, or exciting rallies. Both semifinal matchups went the distance, setting the stage for a championship showdown between the league's top seed and a hungry underdog looking to pull off one final upset. But when the final point was scored, one team proved they were simply a roll above the rest!

The semifinals kicked off with #1 seed Return To Sushi taking on #4 seed Dirty Feet in a matchup that was anything but a walk in the sand! Despite entering as the top ranked team, Return To Sushi had their hands full against a determined Dirty Feet squad that wasn't ready to call it a season. Dirty Feet managed to take a set off the regular season leaders, forcing a deciding third game and putting the top seed's championship hopes to the test. However, Return To Sushi showed why they earned the #1 spot, battling their way to a hard-fought 2-1 victory and securing their place in the finals!

Meanwhile, on Court 2, #2 seed Chambong Ballerz faced off against #3 seed Scramblers in another exciting semifinal showdown. With both teams fighting for a chance at the championship, neither side was willing to back down. Chambong Ballerz managed to claim a set, but Scramblers had other plans! The #3 seed fought their way through a competitive three set battle, pulling off the 2-1 upset and knocking out the second ranked team. With both semifinals going the distance, Scramblers had officially earned their opportunity to challenge the league's top team for the title!

The championship match brought together #1 Return To Sushi and #3 Scramblers, and both teams were ready to leave everything on the sand! Return To Sushi came out strong in the opening set, but Scramblers wasn't about to make things easy. The two teams battled through competitive rallies, with Scramblers keeping the pressure on and refusing to let the top seed run away with the game. When it came down to the final points, Return To Sushi found the edge they needed to secure a 21-17 victory, putting themselves just one set away from championship glory!

With their season on the line, Scramblers knew they needed a response in the second set. The #3 seed continued to battle, looking to force another three set showdown after their semifinal comeback. But Return To Sushi had no intention of letting this championship slip away! In almost identical fashion to the opening game, the top seed maintained their composure and delivered another 21-17 victory, completing the 2-0 sweep and officially claiming the Intermediate/Advanced Sand Volleyball 4's Championship! Two sets, two identical scores, and one very deserving champion!

A HUGE congratulations to Return To Sushi, our Howe Park Sand Volleyball Champions! 🍣🏆 From surviving a tough three set semifinal against Dirty Feet to sweeping Scramblers in the championship, the #1 seed proved they had what it takes to finish on top! Shoutout to Scramblers for their impressive semifinal upset and well-earned championship appearance, and to all four teams for bringing the competition, energy, and excitement to the sand this season. Return To Sushi came hungry for a championship, and they certainly left with a full plate of victory!