![Annie Mitchem powers Akari to a crucial point in the quarterfinal against Farm Fresh [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Akari-vs.-Farm-Fresh-1288-400x200.jpg)
Akari stunned top seed Farm Fresh Foxies in straight sets, 28-26, 30-28, 25-21, at the PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinals, earning a semifinal berth at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Ryutaro Aun powers Kindai University to a strong start in the third set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Kindai-vs-UST_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-01714-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University extended its perfect start in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, defeating UST-Gameville in straight sets at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
![Myla Pablo fires one of her 23 attacks in a dominant performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Creamline-Myla-Pablo-2614-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz battled through the early loss of Lindsey Vander Weide and leaned on a vintage explosion from Myla Pablo to eliminate Creamline and reach the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum.
![The Kindai opposite hitter shows his all-around game with strong defense and reception. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-Haruka-Misugi-0639-400x200.jpg)
Haruka Misugi delivered standout performances for Kindai University, earning the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week recognition.
![Jau Umandal fires a powerful attack against UST-Gameville in the semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-UST-Jau-Umandal-0806-400x200.jpg)
Jau Umandal scored 26 points to lead Cignal past UST-Gameville, earning the Super Spikers their first semifinals win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational and bouncing back from a tough loss to Criss Cross.
![Haruka Misugi excels in receptions and digs as Kindai secures the win. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-Haruka-Misugi-0389-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University snapped Criss Cross’ eight-game winning streak with a four-set victory, powered by clutch performances from Yoshiki Yasuda and Aun Ryutaro, keeping pace with Savouge Aesthetics at the top of the Spikers’ Turf Invitational standings.
![Brooke Van Sickle celebrates after completing her triple-double against PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-PLDT-Brooke-Van-Sickle-7640-400x200.jpg)
Brooke Van Sickle’s triple-double lifts Petro Gazz to a 5-3 record and earns her PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors, fueling the Angels’ playoff surge in the Reinforced Conference.
![Savouge celebrates a clean finish toward its second semifinals victory. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Savouge-vs.-ProVolley-0265-400x200.jpg)
Savouge maintained its unbeaten semifinals run by overpowering ProVolley Academy with speed, system, and steady control in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Jude Garcia celebrates a point during Criss Cross’ five-set win against Cignal. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-9941-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame defending champion Cignal in a five-set showdown to start the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals with a victory at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Haruka Misugi attacks to secure the game-high 16 points. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Kindai-vs.-Provolley-Haruka-Misugi-8831-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University made a stunning Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference debut, overpowering ProVolley Academy in straight sets at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.