![Jude Garcia delivers a crucial attack to help secure Criss Cross’ fourth-set win. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-6064-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross defeats Savouge Spin Doctors in four sets, 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, 25-19, claiming the first semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![JM Ronquillo attacks the net as Alpha Insurance defeats 3B in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-3B-JM-Ronquillo-5179-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance returns to winning ways, defeating 3B in straight sets to strengthen their hold on third place in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jay Rack Dela Noche delivers a powerful spike for AEP Cabstars during their straight-sets victory over VNS Always Bright. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Cabstars-vs.-VNS-Jay-Rack-De-La-Noche-4392-400x200.jpg)
AEP Cabstars held off a late challenge from VNS Always Bright Laticrete to complete a straight-sets win and move into a tie for third in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Brooke Van Sickle delivers a powerful spike during Nxled’s comeback win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Zus-Brooke-Van-Sickle-4146-400x200.jpg)
Nxled snapped a four-game losing streak with a four-set victory over ZUS Coffee, reviving its campaign in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
![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.