Filipe Toledo and Bettylou Sakura Johnson Shine in Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro

Filipe Toledo and Bettylou Sakura Johnson stormed into the sixth stop of the 2025 Championship Tour, fueled by the need to make waves and shake up the rankings. For these talented surfers, it was a crucial moment. Filipe, with only one finals day appearance this season, needed to turn up the heat and charge toward the Final 5. Meanwhile, Bettylou was on a mission from her 13th spot, teetering just below the mid-year cut line, with two events left before the CT trims its roster.

Filipe ignited the competition, building momentum with precision and flair, peaking in the semifinals with a stunning 17.67 heat total. A perfect 10 for a tube-to-alley-oop combo was his exclamation point—a performance worth the wait. Facing Julian Wilson in the finals, Filipe unleashed his aggressive yet fluid style on the head-high waves, locking in a 17.6 total and claiming victory. This win launched him five spots up to No. 6 in the rankings; he dedicated the victory to his son, who was celebrating his birthday—a heartfelt triumph.

Bettylou, with her fast and powerful surfing style honed on the legendary walls of Haleiwa, steadily dismantled her opponents. Sawyer Linblad? Conquered. Molly Picklum? Overpowered. Vahine Fierro? Defeated. Only the seasoned Sally Fitzgibbons stood between Bettylou and her maiden CT victory. Game over. With a commanding 15.33 heat total and the win, Bettylou soared seven spots to No. 6 in the rankings, securing much-needed breathing space as the mid-year cut approaches. The Final 5 is now within her grasp, and she's ready to seize it.