![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.
![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.
![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.
![Nico Almendras shines with 19 points in a key win for Criss Cross. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-24-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-2207-400x200.jpg)
The King Crunchers secured the top seed in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals after a dominant win over Savouge, finishing the eliminations with a six-game winning streak.
![Nico Almendras [UAAP images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UAAP-85-MVB-NU-vs.-UP-Nico-Almendras-7108-400x200.jpg)
Reigning champion National University needed four sets to defeat the luckless University of the Philippines, 25-14, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21, and remain unbeaten in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Apr. 1.