![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.
![Grethcel Soltones delivered a pivotal scoring run in the fourth set to secure the win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Akari-vs.-Capital1-Grethcel-Soltones-6920-400x200.jpg)
Akari Chargers overcame an opening-set stumble to sweep Capital1 and climb into joint fourth place in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, powered by Ivy Lacsina’s 19-point performance and Justine Jazareno’s defensive heroics.
![Jema Galanza unleashes a powerful spike as Creamline battles Nxled in a gripping PVL All-Filipino Conference showdown. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Jema-Galanza-4567-400x200.jpg)
Creamline leaned on its championship experience to outlast Nxled in a grueling five-set showdown and secure solo second place in the PVL All-Filipino Conference standings.
![Louie Ramirez delivers a spike as Savouge maintains control of the match. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Cabstars-vs.-Savouge-Louie-Ramirez-3890-400x200.jpg)
Savouge remained unbeaten after sweeping AEP Cabstars, setting up a highly anticipated clash with fellow unbeaten Criss Cross in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jude Garcia powers a spike for Criss Cross during its Spikers’ Turf Open Conference match against 3B. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-3B-Jude-Garcia-3619-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame a slow start to defeat 3B in four sets as Jude Garcia powered the King Crunchers closer to a first-round sweep in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Gupiteo powers Criss Cross with scoring, reception, and digs in his debut match against VNS Always Bright Laticrete. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Alche-Gupiteo-2014-400x200.jpg)
Alche Gupiteo earns Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honors following impressive performances in Criss Cross’ opening three games of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.