![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross with another steady all-around performance. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-3B-Jude-Garcia-5043-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross powered past 3B in straight sets to complete a flawless 10-0 elimination round in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, strengthening its title bid.
![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.
![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.