![Fans anticipate a thrilling finale at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-0690-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Kindai University collide today in San Juan, with the King Crunchers chasing a long-awaited championship and the Japanese guests eyeing a historic league debut finish.
![Jude Garcia spikes for a crucial point in the fourth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-02984-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross booked a fourth straight Finals appearance after outlasting UST-Gameville, led by a 31-point masterclass from Jude Garcia.
![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.
![Criss Cross aims for a fifth straight win as it clashes with UST-Gameville on Nov. 9. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-4780-400x200.jpg)
League leader Criss Cross seeks to extend its unbeaten streak to five as it faces a sturdy UST-Gameville side in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday, Nov. 9.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross in scoring to stay atop the standings. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-5145-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross kept its perfect start intact, sweeping Savouge in straight sets to stretch its unbeaten run to 5-0 in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at Paco Arena.
![Criss Cross players celebrate after a hard-fought win over PGJC-Navy. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Navy-6646-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame a gritty PGJC-Navy side in four sets to open its Spikers’ Turf Invitational campaign on a winning note and join Cignal and Alpha Insurance atop the standings.
![Rondina and Pons share a moment after securing the championship point. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1000002696-1-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons staged a thrilling comeback to rule the PNVF Beach Volleyball National Open, overcoming Alas Pilipinas teammates Villapando and Rodriguez in the Final. James Buytrago and Jude Garcia also clinched the men’s title after an unfortunate injury to their opponents.
![Criss Cross’s Jaron Requinton [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Jaron-Requinton-2725-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Cignal are primed for a decisive Game 3 showdown in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Finals, with the title and legacies on the line.