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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773999367710ST 2026 Criss Cross vs. VNS --4242.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>The Criss Cross King Crunchers. PVL Media BureauMANILA — Criss Cross is on pace to sweeping the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference elimination round.</div>This, as the King Crunchers overwhelmed VNS Always Bright Laticrete, 25-17, 25-14, 25-12, by relying on their second unit on Friday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.What was expected to be a routine outing instead turned into a clear showcase of the King Crunchers’ depth, as the reserves stepped in and delivered a dominant 61-minute victory. With the result, Criss Cross notched its ninth straight win and moved one victory away from completing a perfect elimination round.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/18/spikers-turf-criss-cross-overpowers-aep-cabstars-improves-to-8-0-2355">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: Criss Cross overpowers AEP-Cabstars, improves to 8-0 </a></div>Given extended minutes, the bench responded with confidence and cohesion, proving the system runs just as efficiently regardless of personnel. Jaron Requinton led the charge with 16 points, while Nico Almendras backed him up with 10 points and seven excellent receptions in a well-rounded performance.Setter Eco Adajar orchestrated the offense with precision, tallying 18 excellent sets, while Lucca Mamone maximized his court time with eight points highlighted by three blocks. Pemie Bagalay also made his presence felt with six points, six receptions and three digs in limited action.Head coach Tai Bundit rotated all 14 players, yet the level of play never dipped – underscoring the team’s preparation and depth. Criss Cross dictated the tempo from the opening serve and never allowed VNS to find any rhythm.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/18/spikers-turf-savouge-sweeps-3b-to-get-back-on-track-2354">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: Savouge sweeps 3B to get back on track </a></div>“As second stringers, sobrang saya namin kasi binigyan kami ni coach ng chance na makapaglaro the whole game,” said Requinton. “Masaya kami na nakasupport din ang teammates namin.”Criss Cross guns for a sweep against 3B next Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila, aiming to enter the semis with momentum and confidence.In the Final Four of the tournament, all teams will start from scratch, with records reset to 0-0.CJ Segui paced VNS with six points and 11 receptions, while Winfred Santos, Jun Edang, and Terrence Marticion chipped in five points each. Still winless in eight matches, the Griffins will try to break through against Savouge at the Paco Arena on Tuesday.

Criss Cross is on pace to sweeping the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference elimination round.

Criss Cross is on pace to sweeping the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference elimination round.

Spikers' Turf: Criss Cross nears elims sweep by overwhelming VNS

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Spikers' Turf: Criss Cross nears elims sweep by overwhelming VNS

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Published March 20, 2026 06:09 PM PHT

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Updated March 20, 2026 06:10 PM PHT

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