![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.
![JM Ronquillo attacks the net as Alpha Insurance defeats 3B in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-3B-JM-Ronquillo-5179-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance returns to winning ways, defeating 3B in straight sets to strengthen their hold on third place in the 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 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.
![Ryutaro Aun delivers a spike to help Kindai University secure a finals berth. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Savouge-vs-Kindai_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-03901-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University overcame Savouge Aesthetics, 25-16, 26-28, 25-20, 25-18, to secure a historic spot in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference championship, setting up a title clash against Criss Cross.
![From setback to surge! Criss Cross proves resilience in the Spikers’ Turf semifinals [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs-Pro-Volley_CC_KAMPTON-Noel-02480-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross bounced back from its first loss with a commanding 25-9, 25-9, 25-13 victory over ProVolley Academy, keeping its Spikers’ Turf semifinals hopes alive.
![Haruka Misugi excels in receptions and digs as Kindai secures the win. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-Haruka-Misugi-0389-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University snapped Criss Cross’ eight-game winning streak with a four-set victory, powered by clutch performances from Yoshiki Yasuda and Aun Ryutaro, keeping pace with Savouge Aesthetics at the top of the Spikers’ Turf Invitational standings.
![Criss Cross players celebrate a key point during their comeback win at the Paco Arena. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-Criss-Cross-v-Alpha-Criss-Cross-Grp-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross wrapped up a flawless run on Sunday, Nov. 16, securing a semifinals berth after rallying past Alpha Insurance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Jude Garcia spikes the ball to lead the King Crunchers. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-CKC-vs-UST-Jude-Garcia1-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross maintained its flawless record with a 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 victory over UST-Gameville on Friday in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Noel Kampton records key points in the five-set thriller. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-FEU-Noel-Kampton-5130-400x200.jpg)
Veteran squad Criss Cross held off a spirited challenge from FEU-DN Steel in a dramatic five-set thriller, claiming the tournament’s first semifinal berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational.