Criss Cross made a clear statement of intent as it completed a perfect elimination-round campaign with a dominant straight-sets victory over 3B, 25-23, 25-15, 25-16, in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Friday, MArch 27, at the Paco Arena. The King Crunchers controlled the match from start to finish to remain unbeaten at 10-0.

The win capped another flawless run for the Rebisco-backed squad, which continued its remarkable streak of dominance in the tournament. Criss Cross now heads into the next phase with momentum and confidence after another spotless elimination round.

It also marked the team’s third consecutive elimination-round sweep, following a 10-0 campaign in the 2025 Open Conference and a 7-0 run in the Invitational Conference where it captured its first championship. The consistency has established Criss Cross as the standard of dominance in the league.

Criss Cross asserts control after tight opening set

Criss Cross overcame a closely contested opening set before pulling away with overwhelming authority in the next two frames. The King Crunchers then imposed their tempo, using superior attack execution to break the match open.

The team finished with a commanding 45-28 advantage in attack points, highlighting its control of offensive rhythm. From there, Criss Cross dictated pace and forced 3B into constant defensive recovery.

Balanced attack seals unbeaten finish

Alche Gupiteo led Criss Cross with 19 points while Adrian Villados orchestrated the offense with 16 excellent sets, keeping the system fluid and efficient throughout the match. The rotation allowed multiple players to contribute even in limited minutes due to the one-sided flow.

Jude Garcia added six points, while Jaron Requinton, Kim Malabunga, and Lucca Mamone chipped in five points each in the 66-minute victory. On the other side, 3B was led by John Vincent Ramos with 12 points as the team closed the season with a 2-8 record.