Criss Cross King Crunchers Explained

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Clubname:Criss Cross King Crunchers
Short Name:Criss Cross
Nickname:King Crunchers
Founded:2024
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Anusorn Bundit
Captain:Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (Ateneo)
League:Spikers' Turf
Season:2024 Open
Position:Runner-up

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]

History

The Criss Cross King Crunchers were formed in 2024 as the third team and first men's team owned by Republic Biscuit Corporation. 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

See main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference.

Criss Cross King Crunchers
PlayerPositionHeightBirth dateSchool
Jaron RequintonOutside Hitter1.890NaN02 July 2000UST
Philip BagalayOutside HitterMU
Kim MalabungaMiddle Blocker1.980NaN08 May 1996NU
Jude GarciaOutside Hitter1.80NaN08 November 1998FEU
Anthony Arbasto Jr.Opposite Hitter1.890NaN08 December 1996UST
Rex IntalMiddle Blocker1.910NaN07 September 1994ADMU
Ysay Marasigan (C)Opposite Hitter1.830NaN024 September 1994ADMU
Vince MangulabnanSetter1.740NaN03 June 1994NU
Juvie MangaringLiberoEAC
Chumason NjighaMiddle Blocker1.950NaN05 December 1998ADMU
Ish PolvorosaSetter1.810NaN022 March 1997ADMU
Marck EspejoOutside Hitter1.910NaN01 March 1997ADMU
Gian Glorioso Middle Blocker1.940NaN0ADMU
Geuel AsiaSetter1.790NaN019 March 1997DLSU
Manuel Sumanguid IIILibero1.70NaN025 January 1998ADMU
Coaching staff
PositionName
Head Coach Anusorn Bundit
Assistant Coach 1 Paul Jan Dolorias
Strength and Conditioning Coach Miggy Samonte
Trainer Carl Bryan Vitug
Trainer Romnick Rico
Statistician Karl Baysa
Physical Therapist Jonathan Garduque
Team Coordinator Taj Celda
Team Manager Lizanne Co

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

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2024OpenRunner-up[8]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

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2024OpenMost Valuable Player (Conference)Jude Garcia[9]

Team captains

Coaches

Notes and References

  1. News: Garcia. John Mark. Rebisco launches third volleyball team, Criss Cross. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. 1 March 2024.
  2. News: Alyssa Valdez banners new V-League team Creamline. The Philippine Star. Olivares. Rick. February 27, 2017. March 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: ALINSUNURIN prepares Choco Mucho Flying Titans for PVL 'war'. Tiebreaker Times Inc.. Bautista. Ohmer. July 18, 2019. July 21, 2019.
  4. News: Isaga. JR. Rebisco team managers hint third team coming. Rappler. 1 March 2024. 8 February 2024.
  5. News: Garcia. John Mark. A third Rebisco team in the Philippines. 1 March 2024. 8 February 2024. Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
  6. News: Morales . Luisa . Tai Bundit eyes Spikers Turf title with Criss Cross King Crushers . 9 March 2024 . The Philippine Star . 6 March 2024.
  7. News: Dannug. Jonash . Rebisco backed Criss Cross unveils star studded roster, Tai Bundit to lead king Crunchers. Tiebreaker Times. 1 March 2024. 1 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross . Spikers' Turf . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510190533/https://spikersturf.ph/news/cignal-defends-open-title-with-convincing-sweep-of-criss-cross . live .
  9. Web site: Valencia . Justin . Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP . Tiebreaker Times . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510183141/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jude-garcia-shines-brightest-as-spikers-turf-mvp/302491 . live .