![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.
![Mark Calado led Savouge’s attack with 15 points, all from spikes. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Savouge-vs.-Navy-Mark-Calado-6891-400x200.jpg)
Savouge continued its strong form in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, sweeping PGJC-Navy in straight sets to secure third place behind Criss Cross and Cignal.
![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.
![Savouge players celebrate after securing a thrilling five-set win over Alpha Insurance in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ST-2025-Alpha-vs.-Savouge-Angelo-Reyes-7767-400x200.jpg)
Savouge fought through injuries to secure a hard-earned five-set victory over Alpha Insurance in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Mark Calado, Angelo Reyes, and Hero Austria stepped up in crunch time as the Spin Doctors improved to 2-1.