![Alche Gupiteo powers the King Crunchers offense in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Alche-Gupiteo-2039-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross remained unbeaten in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference after overpowering Alpha Insurance in straight sets behind a dominant net defense performance.
![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.
![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.