2025 WSL Trestles Results: Dora and Sakura Johnson Shine, Igarashi and Picklum Claim Runner-Up Spots
The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour stop at Trestles, California, delivered another showcase of world-class surfing as Yago Dora and Bettylou Sakura Johnson emerged victorious at the Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Outerknown. Runner-up finishes for Kanoa Igarashi and Molly Picklum elevated both surfers to No. 3 in the overall CT rankings as the race for the Final 5 intensifies.
Molly Picklum’s Strong Campaign Continues
Australia’s Molly Picklum continued her impressive 2025 season, securing a second runner-up finish after a stellar run through the women’s draw. Finals Day began with Picklum taking down reigning world champion Caity Simmers in dominant fashion, highlighted by a 9.60 — the highest single-wave score in the women’s CT this year.
In the final, Picklum faced Bettylou Sakura Johnson, who started with an 8.00 before backing it up with a 9.00 to pile on the pressure. Picklum’s combined 14.23 fell short of overtaking the American, but the Australian held firm at No. 3 on the leaderboard, keeping her Final 5 hopes alive for a third consecutive year.
“I’m really happy with second place. This year I’ve been pushed inside and outside of the water like never before. Caity usually gets the better of me, so getting one over her was huge. Bettylou inspires me — every heat against her is exciting and fun. I’m so happy to be here.”
Picklum, 22, reflected:
Igarashi’s SoCal Run Sees Him Rise in the Rankings
In the men’s event, Kanoa Igarashi impressed his Southern California home crowd with a series of standout performances. After defeating Connor O’Leary in the quarter-finals, he posted a 17.10 heat total to outduel Jack Robinson in a thrilling semi-final.
In the final, however, Yago Dora’s progressive surfing proved too strong. The Brazilian started with a spectacular 9.53, then added an 8.00 to apply early pressure. Igarashi responded with a 7.77 and later an 8.30 for a Kerrupt Flip, but it wasn’t enough. Dora sealed victory with an 8.37, ending with an air-reverse and claiming his second win of the season.
“We got blessed with amazing waves this week — thanks to the surf gods and all the fans. The team around me means everything, and it’s been an amazing year so far. We’re excited to keep pushing.”
Igarashi, 27, shared:
Dora and Sakura Johnson Set the Bar High
Bettylou Sakura Johnson lit up the event with seven excellent rides, including a CT-best 17.83 in her quarterfinal. Dora’s 17.90 final total capped a Finals Day where he took down three World Title contenders, moving him to No. 2 in the rankings.
As the 2025 CT heads to Brazil for the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero (June 21–29), the battle for the Final 5 promises even more fireworks. Brazilian fans are ready to bring the noise as the World Title race heats up.
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