![Spikers’ Turf second round intensifies as teams fight for playoff spots. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Steve-Rotter-Jude-Garcia-6057-400x200.jpg)
Fresh off a stunning sweep of defending champion Cignal, Criss Cross looks to extend its perfect run as the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference resumes today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. The King Crunchers take on Alpha Insurance, while Cignal aims to bounce back against VNS-Laticrete.
![Vanie Gandler powers Cignal past Capital1 with a stellar 21-point performance. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-24-Cignal-vs.-Capital1-Vanie-Gandler-7327-400x200.jpg)
Cignal bounced back from a tough loss with a composed 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 victory over Capital1 in the PVL Play-In tournament. Vanie Gandler led the charge as the HD Spikers took control of Pool A in their quest for a quarterfinal berth.
![Shaya Adorador delivers a clutch attack as Chery Tiggo secures a straight-set win over Nxled. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-24-Nxled-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Shaya-Adorador-6550-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo imposed its dominance over Nxled, securing a straight-set victory, 25-22, 26-24, 25-19, to gain an early advantage in the PVL Play-In tournament at the Philsports Arena.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross with 19 points as they take down the defending champions. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-6059-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross dismantled defending champions Cignal in a dominant straight-set victory (25-23, 25-21, 25-17) to take sole possession of first place in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Meanwhile, Alpha Insurance secured its first win, sweeping PGJC-Navy, while Savouge rebounded with a straight-set win over VNS-Laticrete.
![Cignal HD Spikers and Criss Cross battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Criss-Cross-Final-JP-Bugaoan-6004-400x200.jpg)
Defending champions Cignal HD Spikers face off against Criss Cross in a high-stakes battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Both teams remain undefeated, setting up an intense showdown between Cignal’s championship experience and Criss Cross’ hunger for revenge.
ALAS Pilipinas standouts Eya Laure and Bryan Bagunas have been introduced as Official Ambassadors, while Ben&Ben has been named Official Music Partner for the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025. The event, set for September 12 to 28, marks the Philippines’ first time hosting the global tournament.
![Rotter’s stellar week earns him the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week award. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Steve-Rotter-8701-400x200.jpg)
Filipino-American spiker Steve Rotter continues to dominate for Cignal, earning Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honors after delivering consistent performances in back-to-back wins.
Key government agencies reaffirm full support for the country’s hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025, ensuring smooth preparations for the global event.
![Jude Garcia [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-3907-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia powered Criss Cross to a thrilling five-set comeback win over Savouge in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, securing their fourth straight victory and a share of the tournament lead with defending champion Cignal.
![Creamline Cool Smashers [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Alyssa-Valdez-Aleiah-Torres-0243-400x200.jpg)
Premier Volleyball League powerhouses Creamline Cool Smashers and Petro Gazz Angels are set to showcase Philippine volleyball on the international stage as they compete in the AVC Women’s