Criss Cross King Crunchers

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Criss Cross King Crunchers
Short nameCriss Cross
NicknameKing Crunchers
Founded2024
Head coach Anusorn Bundit
Captain Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (Ateneo)
League Spikers' Turf
2024 Open TBD

The Criss Cross King Crunchers is a men's volleyball team playing in the Spikers' Turf. The team is owned by Republic Biscuit Corporation 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 Republic Biscuit Corporation. [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
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jaron RequintonOutside Hitter1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)July 2, 2000 (age 23) UST
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Philip BagalayOutside Hitter MU
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kim Malabunga Middle Blocker1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)May 8, 1996 (age 27) NU
5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jude Garcia Outside Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)November 8, 1998 (age 25) FEU
6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Anthony Arbasto Jr.Opposite Hitter1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)December 8, 1996 (age 27) UST
7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rex Intal Middle Blocker1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)September 7, 1994 (age 29) ADMU
8 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ysay Marasigan (C)Opposite Hitter1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)September 24, 1994 (age 29) ADMU
9 Flag of the Philippines.svg Vince Mangulabnan Setter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)June 3, 1994 (age 29) NU
11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Juvie MangaringLibero EAC
12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Chumason Njigha Middle Blocker1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)December 5, 1998 (age 25) ADMU
14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ish Polvorosa Setter1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)March 22, 1997 (age 27) ADMU
15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marck Espejo Outside Hitter1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)March 1, 1997 (age 27) ADMU
16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gian GloriosoMiddle Blocker1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) ADMU
17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Geuel AsiaSetter1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)March 19, 1997 (age 27) DLSU
22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manuel Sumanguid III Libero1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)January 25, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
Coaching staff
PositionName
Head Coach Flag of Thailand.svg Anusorn Bundit
Assistant Coach 1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paul Jan Dolorias
Strength and Conditioning Coach Flag of the Philippines.svg
Trainer Flag of the Philippines.svg
Trainer Flag of the Philippines.svg
Physical Therapist Flag of the Philippines.svg
Team Manager Flag of the Philippines.svg Alan Acero

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

SeasonConferenceTitleSource
2024 Open [ to be determined ]

Team captains

Coaches

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