![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.
![JM Ronquillo delivers a key attack in the Protectors’ season-opening victory. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-Cabstars-JM-Ronquillo-6168-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance imposed its system after a tight first set, sweeping newcomer AEP-Cabstars to kick off its 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference run.
![JJ Javelona during Friday’s Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference match. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Alpha-vs.-Navy-JJ-Javelona-7465-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance recovered from a previous loss, sweeping PGJC-Navy, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19, on Friday to revive its semifinal hopes in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Noy Pedrosa leads VNS with clutch hits in a must-win match. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Alpha-vs.-VNS-Noy-Pedrosa-3847-400x200.jpg)
VNS kept its Spikers’ Turf campaign alive with a gritty comeback victory over Alpha Insurance, snapping a four-game skid to stay in the semifinal hunt.
![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.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross as they aim for a double-round sweep against PGJC Navy [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-8592-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to complete a perfect double-round sweep in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, facing PGJC Navy in their final elimination round match today, March 19, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![JP Bugaoan [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-Navy-JP-Bugaoan-7829-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf Open Conference saw intense action as VNS-Laticrete, Cignal, and Criss Cross pulled off key victories to strengthen their bids ahead of the semifinals. VNS battled back to defeat Alpha Insurance, Cignal dominated PGJC-Navy, and Criss Cross outlasted Savouge in a five-set thriller, keeping their unbeaten run alive.
![Cignal’s Wendel Miguel rises for a powerful spike against Savouge’s defense. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-CHD-v-SVG-Wendel-Miguel-400x200.jpg)
Cignal survived a grueling five-set battle against Savouge, while Criss Cross continued its dominance with a straight-set win over VNS-Laticrete in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
The 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference delivered intense volleyball action as PGJC Navy, Cignal, and Criss Cross secured crucial victories. From dramatic five-set thrillers to straight-set dominance, the tournament is proving to be a battle of skill and resilience.
![Steven Rotter of the Cignal HD Spikers [photo credit: Spikers' Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ST-2025-Alpha-vs.-Cignal-Steven-Rotter-7537-400x200.jpg)
The Cignal HD Spikers and Criss Cross delivered dominant performances in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference opener, overcoming stiff challenges to secure straight-set victories.