![Ybañez celebrates a crucial point against Alpha Insurance Protectors. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Alpha-Josh-Ybanez-88001-400x200.jpg)
Josh Ybañez was named Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week after guiding UST-Gameville to a strong showing in the 2025 Invitational Conference, highlighted by a five-set victory over Alpha Insurance.
![PVL Press Corps Player of the Week: Cloanne Mondoñedo [left] [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Akari-vs.-Zus-Clo-Mondonedo-3745-400x200.jpg)
Cloanne Mondoñedo was named PVL Press Corps Player of the Week after guiding ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles to a 6-0 start in the 2025 Reinforced Conference.
![South Korea crowned champions after a 3-2 win over Chinese Taipei, while China takes bronze. [photo credit: Asian Volleyball Confederation]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Website-Cover-Photo-9-1160x609-1-400x200.png)
China claimed the bronze medal at the 2nd Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship in Amman after defeating Japan in a dramatic five-set match.
![The Spikers’ Turf postponed its Sunday triple-header due to Super Typhoon Uwan. [photo credit: Freepik.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3672758-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf called off its Sunday triple-header in the 2025 Invitational Conference as Super Typhoon Uwan hit Luzon with heavy rains and strong winds.
![Criss Cross aims for a fifth straight win as it clashes with UST-Gameville on Nov. 9. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-4780-400x200.jpg)
League leader Criss Cross seeks to extend its unbeaten streak to five as it faces a sturdy UST-Gameville side in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday, Nov. 9.
![Anna DeBeer powers a spike past Choco Mucho defenders. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Zus-Anna-DeBeer-5882-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee overcame a late surge from Choco Mucho to secure a 3-1 victory, extending their winning streak to six games and solidifying their status as top contenders in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Majoy Baron executes a kill to extend PLDT’s lead in the fourth set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Galeries-vs.-PLDT-Majoy-Baron-5220-400x200.jpg)
PLDT regrouped after a second-set slip to overpower Galeries Tower 25-19, 19-25, 25-16, 25-21 at the PVL Reinforced Conference in Candon City.
![Louie Ramirez rises for a spike against the FEU-DN Steel blockers. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-FEU-Louie-Ramirez-9119-400x200.jpg)
Cignal kept its grip on solo second in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after sweeping FEU-DN Steel at Paco Arena on Friday.
![Al-Bukharie Sali powers through Alpha’s blockers for a crucial point. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Alpha-Al-Bukharie-Sali-8586-400x200.jpg)
UST outlasted Alpha Insurance in a marathon five-set battle, leaning on clutch plays from Josh Ybañez to secure its third win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Shawie Caritativo delivers a standout all-around effort for Savouge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-Savouge-vs.-VNS-Sherwin-Caritativo-7871-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Aesthetics shook off a rough opening set and rallied past VNS in four frames in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational, improving to 3–2 behind big outings from Shawie Caritativo and Giles Torres.