![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.
![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.
![Jude Garcia delivers clutch attacks in the extended second set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-5758-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross leaned on veteran composure to sweep AEP-Cabstars and remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Alche Gupiteo and Jude Garcia lead Criss Cross into a high-stakes showdown with the AEP-Cabstars. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Jude-Garcia-2718-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to extend its winning streak to three games when it faces AEP-Cabstars in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. The defending champions have shown depth, firepower, and experience in their early outings.
![Alche Gupiteo delivers in his standout debut for Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-VNS-Alche-Gupiteo-6546-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Alche Gupiteo impressed in his debut as Criss Cross rolled past VNS Always Bright Laticrete to start its Spikers’ Turf title defense.