![Jude Garcia delivers a crucial attack to help secure Criss Cross’ fourth-set win. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-6064-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross defeats Savouge Spin Doctors in four sets, 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, 25-19, claiming the first semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![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.
![Jude Garcia secures his fourth consecutive MVP as Criss Cross dominates the Invitational Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Awarding-Jude-Garcia-MVP-6847-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia extended his dominance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a fourth consecutive MVP award, while Adrian Villados earned Finals MVP in Criss Cross’s first championship victory.
![Criss Cross celebrates after sealing the nerve-jangling fifth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-6613-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame Kindai University in a five-set thriller, finally capturing its first-ever Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference title after years of near misses.
![Criss Cross enters its match with Savouge carrying a perfect record. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Adrian-Villados-3686-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross seeks to build on its flawless start as it battles a resurgent Savouge in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, while Cignal aims to bounce back later in the day.