![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.
![Libero Manuel Sumanguid anchors the defense with outstanding digs and receptions. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-CKC-vs.-CHD-Manuel-Sumanguid-1342-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross delivered a powerful performance against defending champion Cignal, securing a dominant four-set victory to remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor emphasizes the importance of consistency as his team faces tough back-to-back matches. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Dexter-Clamor-6612-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Cignal aims to build on its momentum with a rematch victory over Savouge, while unbeaten Criss Cross seeks its seventh consecutive win against VNS-Laticrete in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Criss Cross remains unbeaten at 6-0 heading into their second-round matchup against VNS-Laticrete. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Insurance-Rex-Intal-6439-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross maintained its dominant form in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, sweeping Alpha Insurance in straight sets to remain unbeaten at 6-0. Jude Garcia and Jaron Requinton powered the King Crunchers to another commanding victory.
![Spikers’ Turf second round intensifies as teams fight for playoff spots. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Steve-Rotter-Jude-Garcia-6057-400x200.jpg)
Fresh off a stunning sweep of defending champion Cignal, Criss Cross looks to extend its perfect run as the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference resumes today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. The King Crunchers take on Alpha Insurance, while Cignal aims to bounce back against VNS-Laticrete.
![Vanie Gandler powers Cignal past Capital1 with a stellar 21-point performance. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-24-Cignal-vs.-Capital1-Vanie-Gandler-7327-400x200.jpg)
Cignal bounced back from a tough loss with a composed 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 victory over Capital1 in the PVL Play-In tournament. Vanie Gandler led the charge as the HD Spikers took control of Pool A in their quest for a quarterfinal berth.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross with 19 points as they take down the defending champions. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-6059-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross dismantled defending champions Cignal in a dominant straight-set victory (25-23, 25-21, 25-17) to take sole possession of first place in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Meanwhile, Alpha Insurance secured its first win, sweeping PGJC-Navy, while Savouge rebounded with a straight-set win over VNS-Laticrete.
![Rotter’s stellar week earns him the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week award. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Cignal-vs.-VNS-Steve-Rotter-8701-400x200.jpg)
Filipino-American spiker Steve Rotter continues to dominate for Cignal, earning Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honors after delivering consistent performances in back-to-back wins.
![Jimenez delivered a career-high 23 points to lift Galeries Tower past Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Cignal-vs.-Galeries-Ysa-Jimenez-8962-400x200.jpg)
Ysa Jimenez stepped up when it mattered most, earning the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors after leading Galeries Tower to a stunning upset over Cignal and securing the team’s first-ever quarterfinals appearance in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.