In the chaos of a 650-team tournament, the calmest team often rises.
GVA Boys 13u Dark Blue didn’t chase the moment, they met it with poise. Match after match, they played on their terms, finishing the weekend as 13 Open champions at The Open 2025.
Marcelo Hopgood, named division MVP, was at the center of it all. Quiet intensity, sharp instincts, and a presence that made everything around him more fluid.
He didn’t just fill the stat sheet, he shaped the tempo for GVA.
The division was packed. SCVC 13Quiksilver fought hard and fast. Bay to Bay 13-1 brought power and polish. MB Surf 13’s 1 ASICS played with grit. But GVA found a deeper gear.
The 13 Open bracket reminded everyone watching: growth doesn’t wait. These players are evolving now. And the ones who stay focused, connected, and present like GVA, tend to walk away with something lasting.