HD Spikers overpower Saavedra-Less Ultras to reach semis
The Cignal HD Spikers overcame a challenging first set to defeat the DN Steel FEU Ultras in four sets (25-27, 25-21, 25-20, 25-20) at the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals. Powered by standout performances from Mark Calado and Louie Ramirez, Cignal secured a crucial victory and clinched a semifinal berth, further strengthening their push for another championship title. Meanwhile, the FEU Ultras, missing star spiker Dryx Saavedra, struggled to maintain momentum despite a valiant effort.
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![EcoOil La Salle battles it out in a tightly contested third set against Criss Cross. [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2024-Criss-Cross-vs-DLSU-EcoOil-41-Menard-Guerrero-2-400x200.jpg)
![Power plays and big spikes! Savouge dominates with a straight-set victory, keeping their semifinal hopes alive. [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2024-Savouge-vs-DNavigators-Luoisa-Gamban-2-Copy-400x200.jpg)
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![Cignal HD Spikers in action as they battle for a crucial semifinal spot at Spikers’ Turf 2024 [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-CHD-vs.-VNS-Vince-Abrot-6458-400x200.jpg)
![Patrick Reed [photo credit: Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LHKO_241123_PATRICK_REED_002-400x200.jpg)
![(From left to right) Philippine Sports Commission Executive Director Paulo Francisco Tatad, PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, and City Sports Director Atty. Rocky Austria in a group photo during the press conference at the City Mayor's Office prior to the opening of Batang Pinoy 2024 National Championships. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0Q6A2053-400x200.jpg)