![Ish Polvorosa [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Ish-Polvorosa-6981-400x200.jpg)
Ish Polvorosa claims his second Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week award after powering Criss Cross to the 2025 finals with a flawless 13-game sweep. The King Crunchers’ steady setter aims to finish the job and bring home the championship.
The AVC Beach Tour Second Nuvali Open kicks off from April 2 to 6, featuring 40 teams from 11 countries. Hosted by the PNVF and presented by Rebisco, the tournament cements the Philippines as a top beach volleyball destination in Asia.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross in scoring as they secure a 13-0 record heading into the Finals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-6684-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross completed a dominant 13-0 run heading into the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Finals after defeating Cignal in a hard-fought semifinal clash. The King Crunchers now hold a psychological edge as they prepare for their much-anticipated trilogy showdown with the HD Spikers.
![Can Criss Cross complete a perfect run, or will Cignal gain the confidence they need for the Finals? [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Steve-Rotter-Jude-Garcia-60572-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Cignal collide in a non-bearing match ahead of their Spikers’ Turf Finals showdown. Will this be a warm-up or a psychological battle before their championship trilogy?
![Brooke Van Sickle ignites Petro Gazz’s dominant Set 4 performance with powerful attacks. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-Brooke-Van-Sickle-5683-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz stunned 10-time defending champion Creamline in four sets, 25-23, 25-22, 21-25, 25-16, taking a major step toward the PVL All-Filipino Conference finals.
![Eli Soyud’s career-best 34-point performance powered Akari past Choco Mucho in a five-set thriller. [PVL images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Eli-Soyud-4858-400x200.jpg)
Akari pulled off a stunning comeback against Choco Mucho, erasing a 14-11 deficit in the fifth set to win 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 21-25, 16-14 in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals.
Thirty-three volleyball standouts, including 15 current Alas Pilipinas players, have been invited to tryouts for the national team as they prepare for three international tournaments in 2025.
![Marck Espejo ignites Criss Cross to a dominant win over VNS-Laticrete, securing their finals spot. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-VNS-Marck-Espejo-2872-400x200.jpg)
Cignal and Criss Cross will clash once again for the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference title after sweeping their semifinal matchups. Cignal overpowered Savouge, while Criss Cross dominated VNS-Laticrete to book a spot in the championship series at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![Cignal is one win away from returning to the Spikers' Turf finals after sweeping VNS. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-VNS-v-CHD-Cignal-celebrate-400x200.jpg)
Cignal and Criss Cross are one win away from setting up another thrilling Spikers’ Turf Open Conference finals matchup. With both teams dominating their first semifinal matches, the HD Spikers and King Crunchers look to punch their tickets to the championship round.
![Jude Garcia delivers another stellar performance to keep Criss Cross unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Navy-vs.-Criss-Cross-Jude-Garcia-7625-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia powered Criss Cross to a commanding straight-set victory over Savouge, keeping the King Crunchers unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference semifinals. With Marck Espejo joining the squad, Criss Cross remains locked in on its redemption run.