![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.
![Alche Gupiteo delivers in his standout debut for Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-VNS-Alche-Gupiteo-6546-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Alche Gupiteo impressed in his debut as Criss Cross rolled past VNS Always Bright Laticrete to start its Spikers’ Turf title defense.
![Criss Cross celebrates after sealing the nerve-jangling fifth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-6613-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame Kindai University in a five-set thriller, finally capturing its first-ever Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference title after years of near misses.
![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.