Criss Cross King Crunchers

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Criss Cross King Crunchers
Criss Cross King Crunchers logo.png
Short nameCriss Cross
NicknameKing Crunchers
Founded2024
Head coach Anusorn Bundit
Captain Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
League Spikers' Turf
2025 Open Runner-up

The Criss Cross King Crunchers is a men's volleyball team playing in the Spikers' Turf. The team is owned by Rebisco and named after its Criss Cross potato snack brand. [1]

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History

The Criss Cross King Crunchers were formed in 2024 as the third team and first men's team owned by Rebisco. [1] The first two teams, namely Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans, are also owned by the company and both play in the Premier Volleyball League. [2] [3]

During the sponsorship event by the Insurance company Allianz in February 2024, the Rebisco team managers already hinted the new team owned by the company. [4] [5] The team would be launched in March 1, 2024. [6] Anusorn Bundit will be coaching their debut on the Spikers' Turf. [7]

Current roster

Criss Cross King Crunchers
No.PlayerPositionHeightBirth dateSchool
1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)July 27, 1999 (age 26) NU
2Jaron RequintonOutside Hitter1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)July 2, 2000 (age 25) UST
3Philip BagalayOutside Hitter MU
4 Kim Malabunga Middle Blocker1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)May 8, 1996 (age 29) NU
5 Jude Garcia Outside Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)November 8, 1998 (age 26) FEU
6Anthony Arbasto Jr.Outside Hitter1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)December 8, 1996 (age 28) UST
7 Rex Intal Middle Blocker1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)September 7, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
8 Ysay Marasigan (C)Opposite Hitter1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)September 24, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
9Adrian VilladosSetter AU
10Lucca MamoneMiddle Blocker1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) LBCC
11 Francis Philip Saura Opposite Hitter1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)May 2, 1996 (age 29) NU
12 Chumason Njigha Middle Blocker1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)December 5, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
14 Ish Polvorosa Setter1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)March 22, 1997 (age 28) ADMU
15 Marck Espejo Outside Hitter1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)March 1, 1997 (age 28) ADMU
16Gian GloriosoMiddle Blocker1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) ADMU
17Geuel AsiaSetter1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)March 19, 1997 (age 28) DLSU
18John Philip PepitoLibero UPHSD
22 Manuel Sumanguid III Libero1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)January 25, 1998 (age 27) ADMU
Coaching staff
PositionName
Head Coach Anusorn Bundit
Assistant Coach 1Paul Jan Dolorias
Strength and Conditioning CoachMiggy Samonte
TrainerCarl Bryan Vitug
TrainerRomnick Rico
StatisticianKarl Baysa
Physical TherapistJonathan Garduque
Team CoordinatorTaj Celda
Team ManagerLizanne Co

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

SeasonConferenceTitleSource
2024 Open Runner-up [8]
Invitational Runner-up [9]
2025 Open Runner-up [10]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

SeasonConferenceAwardNameSource
2024 Open Most Valuable Player (Conference) Jude Garcia [11]
Invitational Most Valuable Player (Conference) Jude Garcia [12]
1st Best Outside Spiker Nico Almendras
1st Best Middle BlockerGian Carlo Glorioso
Best Setter Ish Polvorosa
2025 Open Most Valuable Player (Conference) Jude Garcia [13]
2nd Best Middle BlockerGian Carlo Glorioso
Best Setter Ish Polvorosa

Team captains

Coaches

References

  1. 1 2 Garcia, John Mark. "Rebisco launches third volleyball team, Criss Cross". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. Olivares, Rick (February 27, 2017). "Alyssa Valdez banners new V-League team Creamline". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  3. Bautista, Ohmer (July 18, 2019). "ALINSUNURIN prepares Choco Mucho Flying Titans for PVL 'war'". Tiebreaker Times Inc. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
  4. Isaga, JR (February 8, 2024). "Rebisco team managers hint third team coming". Rappler. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. Garcia, John Mark (February 8, 2024). "A third Rebisco team in the Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. Morales, Luisa (March 6, 2024). "Tai Bundit eyes Spikers Turf title with Criss Cross King Crushers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. Dannug, Jonash (March 1, 2024). "Rebisco backed Criss Cross unveils star studded roster, Tai Bundit to lead king Crunchers". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  8. "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. "Cignal flaunts championship pedigree, crushes Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. December 15, 2024. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  10. "Cignal's experience, poise drown Criss Cross hype". Spikers' Turf. April 6, 2025. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  11. Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. "Jude Garcia continues reign as ST MVP". Spikers' Turf. December 15, 2024. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  13. "Jude Garcia makes history with third consecutive MVP". Spikers' Turf. April 6, 2025. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.