![Jude Garcia celebrates a point during Criss Cross’ five-set win against Cignal. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-9941-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame defending champion Cignal in a five-set showdown to start the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals with a victory at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Michaelo “Buds” Buddin [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V-League-2023-NU-vs.-FEU-Mike-Buddin-2791-1-400x200.jpg)
Young standouts from UAAP and NCAA, including Louie Ramirez, Buds Buddin, and Jade Disquitado, are stepping up for Alas Pilipinas as the team readies for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
![Cignal HD Spikers and Criss Cross battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Criss-Cross-Final-JP-Bugaoan-6004-400x200.jpg)
Defending champions Cignal HD Spikers face off against Criss Cross in a high-stakes battle for the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Both teams remain undefeated, setting up an intense showdown between Cignal’s championship experience and Criss Cross’ hunger for revenge.