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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773388587991ST 2026 Cabstars vs. VNS - -4501.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="The AEP Cabstars. PVL Media Bureau"/>The AEP Cabstars. PVL Media BureauMANILA — AEP Cabstars fended off a late rally by VNS Always Bright Laticrete and rolled to a 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 victory to gain a share of third spot in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Filoil Centre on Friday.</div>After cruising through the first two sets, the Cabstars ran into stiff resistance from the Griffins, who regrouped and began to find their rhythm in the third. VNS kept the set close and refused to back down, leading to a pressure-packed finish.Through the combined efforts of Winfred Santos and Kian Pablo, VNS threatened to within 20-21. But the Cabstars showed grace under pressure, scoring four of the last six points to thwart the Griffins and raise their record to 3-3, in a tie with Alpha Insurance.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/12/spikers-turf-criss-cross-blasts-alpha-insurance-to-stay-unbeaten-1643">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: Criss Cross blasts Alpha Insurance to stay unbeaten</a></div>Jay Rack Dela Noche and Jared Schnake unleashed back-to-back hits to put AEP at 23-20 and even when the Griffins pulled to within one again, the Cabstars duo delivered the clutch hits to secure the victory in just 70 minutes.“Actually nagbunga ‘yung practice games namin, tapos ‘yung team bonding namin so kailangan talaga namin ng maraming ganon for chemistry, para makilala namin ‘yung isa’t isa kaya siguro naging ganito ‘yung outcome ng game,” said AEP head coach Kitty Antiporta, whose team was formed just weeks before the Open Conference.Dela Noche sustained his stellar play for the Cabstars, coming away with 18 points on 14-of-29 spikes. He also made four service aces.Schnake, a late addition to the team, added 14 points on 10 attacks, three blocks, and an ace, while middle blockers Nas Gwaza and Michael Doria contributed with nine and seven points. respectively.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/11/spikers-turf-3b-turns-back-vns-to-snap-losing-streak-1911">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: 3B turns back VNS to snap losing streak </a></div>AEP outscored VNS across all scoring departments, posting a 45-37 edge in attacks, dominating the blocks, 7-4, and firing seven aces against VNS none, typifying the Griffins’ struggles in reception.EJ Casaña orchestrated their offense with 19 excellent sets while Vince Lorenzo stabilized the defense with 15 excellent receptions and 11 excellent digs.On the other hand, Jerzy Santos was the lone double digit scorer with 12 points as the Griffins dropped to 0-7 and on the brink of elimination.Winfred Santos and Terrence Marticion chipped in eight points apiece for VNS.

AEP Cabstars fended off a late rally by VNS Always Bright Laticrete and rolled to a 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 victory to gain a share of third spot in the #SpikersTurf2026 Open Conference at the Filoil Centre on Friday.

AEP Cabstars fended off a late rally by VNS Always Bright Laticrete and rolled to a 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 victory to gain a share of third spot in the #SpikersTurf2026 Open Conference at the Filoil Centre on Friday.

Spikers' Turf: AEP fends off VNS to gain share of 3rd

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Spikers' Turf: AEP fends off VNS to gain share of 3rd

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Published March 13, 2026 04:11 PM PHT

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