![Justine Jazareno dives for a dig while anchoring Akari’s defense against the Cool Smashers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Akari-Justine-Jazareno-3217-400x200.jpg)
Akari pulled off a stirring four-set upset over Creamline, snapping the Cool Smashers’ winning streak and boosting the Chargers’ campaign in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![Alche Gupiteo powers the King Crunchers offense in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Alche-Gupiteo-2039-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross remained unbeaten in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference after overpowering Alpha Insurance in straight sets behind a dominant net defense performance.
![John Vincent Ramos led 3B with 21 points in the crucial victory. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-3B-vs.-VNS-Vincent-Ramos-1417-400x200.jpg)
3B rallied to defeat VNS Always Bright Laticrete in four sets, ending a three-game losing streak and keeping their semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference eliminations.
![Farm Fresh Foxies celebrate after winning a five-set thriller against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Trisha-Tubu-1036-400x200.jpg)
Farm Fresh fought back from a two-sets-to-one deficit to defeat Choco Mucho in a tense five-set battle in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![Savi Davison powers a spike past the Galeries Tower defense during PLDT’s dominant win in the PVL preliminaries. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Galeries-Savi-Davison-9354-400x200.jpg)
PLDT overpowered Galeries Tower in straight sets to climb to the top of the PVL All-Filipino Conference preliminary standings.
![Jude Garcia powers an attack for Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-7899-400x200.jpg)
The Criss Cross King Crunchers swept the opening round with a 25-23, 29-27, 25-17 victory over the Savouge Spin Doctors, handing the latter their first loss of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jau Umandal fires an attack for Alpha Insurance during the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-VNS-7723-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance ended the first round of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference with consecutive victories, defeating VNS Always Bright Laticrete to stay in third place.
![Tots Carlos receives recognition for her standout performances. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Tots-Carlos-5295-400x200.jpg)
Tots Carlos earned PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors for March 3-7 after rediscovering her form and leading Creamline with standout performances.
![Jay Rack De La Noche powers an attack during AEP-Cabstars’ straight-sets win in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Cabstars-vs.-3B-Jay-Rack-De-La-Noche-7217-400x200.jpg)
AEP-Cabstars snapped a two-game losing streak with a straight-sets victory over 3B to close its first round campaign in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross into a must-watch matchup vs Savouge. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-5922-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Savouge collide in a highly anticipated Spikers’ Turf Open Conference match, both entering unbeaten after four games, setting the stage for a potential preview of the championship.