Criss Cross King Crunchers

Criss Cross King Crunchers
Short nameCriss Cross
NicknameKing Crunchers
Founded2024
Head coachAnusorn Bundit
CaptainYsrael Wilson Marasigan (Ateneo)
LeagueSpikers' Turf
2024 InvitationalRunner-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]

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

Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference
Criss Cross King Crunchers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1999-07-27) July 27, 1999 (age 25) NU
2 Jaron Requinton Outside Hitter 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) (2000-07-02) July 2, 2000 (age 24) UST
3 Philip Bagalay Outside Hitter MU
4 Kim Malabunga Middle Blocker 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) (1996-05-08) May 8, 1996 (age 28) NU
5 Jude Garcia Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-08) November 8, 1998 (age 26) FEU
6 Anthony Arbasto Jr. Outside Hitter 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) (1996-12-08) December 8, 1996 (age 28) UST
7 Rex Intal Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-09-07) September 7, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
8 Ysay Marasigan (C) Opposite Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-09-24) September 24, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
9 Adrian Villados Setter AU
10 Lucca Mamone Middle Blocker 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) LBCC
11 Francis Philip Saura Opposite Hitter 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) (1996-05-02) May 2, 1996 (age 28) NU
12 Chumason Njigha Middle Blocker 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) (1998-12-05) December 5, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
14 Ish Polvorosa Setter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-03-22) March 22, 1997 (age 27) ADMU
16 Gian Glorioso Middle Blocker 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) ADMU
17 Geuel Asia Setter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-03-19) March 19, 1997 (age 27) DLSU
18 John Philip Pepito Libero UPHSD
22 Manuel Sumanguid III Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
Coaching staff
Position Name
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

Previous roster

2024
Open Conference
Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference
Criss Cross King Crunchers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
2 Philippines Jaron Requinton Outside Hitter 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) (2000-07-02) July 2, 2000 (age 24) UST
3 Philippines Philip Bagalay Outside Hitter MU
4 Philippines Kim Malabunga Middle Blocker 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) (1996-05-08) May 8, 1996 (age 28) NU
5 Philippines Jude Garcia Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-08) November 8, 1998 (age 26) FEU
6 Philippines Anthony Arbasto Jr. Opposite Hitter 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) (1996-12-08) December 8, 1996 (age 28) UST
7 Philippines Rex Intal Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-09-07) September 7, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
8 Philippines Ysay Marasigan (C) Opposite Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-09-24) September 24, 1994 (age 30) ADMU
9 Philippines Vince Mangulabnan Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-06-03) June 3, 1994 (age 30) NU
11 Philippines Juvie Mangaring Libero EAC
12 Philippines Chumason Njigha Middle Blocker 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) (1998-12-05) December 5, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
14 Philippines Ish Polvorosa Setter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-03-22) March 22, 1997 (age 27) ADMU
15 Philippines Marck Espejo Outside Hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1997-03-01) March 1, 1997 (age 27) ADMU
16 Philippines Gian Glorioso Middle Blocker 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) ADMU
17 Philippines Geuel Asia Setter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-03-19) March 19, 1997 (age 27) DLSU
22 Philippines Manuel Sumanguid III Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Thailand Anusorn Bundit
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Paul Jan Dolorias
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Miggy Samonte
Trainer Philippines Carl Bryan Vitug
Trainer Philippines Romnick Rico
Statistician Philippines Karl Baysa
Physical Therapist Philippines Jonathan Garduque
Team Coordinator Philippines Taj Celda
Team Manager Philippines Lizanne Co

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

Season Conference Title Source
2024 Open Runner-up [8]
Invitational Runner-up [9]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2024 Open Most Valuable Player (Conference) Jude Garcia [10]
Invitational Most Valuable Player (Conference) Jude Garcia [11]
1st Best Outside Spiker Nico Almendras
1st Best Middle Blocker Gian Carlo Glorioso
Best Setter Ish Polvorosa

Team captains

Coaches

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Jude Garcia continues reign as ST MVP". Spikers' Turf. December 15, 2024. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.