Criss Cross King Crunchers
Short name | Criss Cross |
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Nickname | King Crunchers |
Founded | 2024 |
Head coach | Anusorn Bundit |
Captain | Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (Ateneo) |
League | Spikers' Turf |
2024 Open | 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.[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 | ||||||
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No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School | |
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 25) | FEU | |
6 | Anthony Arbasto Jr. | Opposite Hitter | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | (1996-12-08) December 8, 1996 (age 27) | UST | |
7 | Rex Intal | Middle Blocker | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | (1994-09-07) September 7, 1994 (age 29) | ADMU | |
8 | Ysay Marasigan (C) | Opposite Hitter | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1994-09-24) September 24, 1994 (age 29) | ADMU | |
9 | Vince Mangulabnan | Setter | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1994-06-03) June 3, 1994 (age 30) | NU | |
11 | Juvie Mangaring | Libero | EAC | |||
12 | Chumason Njigha | Middle Blocker | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | (1998-12-05) December 5, 1998 (age 25) | ADMU | |
14 | Ish Polvorosa | Setter | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | (1997-03-22) March 22, 1997 (age 27) | ADMU | |
15 | Marck Espejo | Outside Hitter | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | (1997-03-01) March 1, 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 | |
22 | Manuel Sumanguid III | Libero | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 26) | ADMU |
Coaching staff | ||||
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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 |
Honors
Team
Spikers' Turf:
Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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2024 | Open | Runner-up | [8] |
Individual
Spikers' Turf:
Season | Conference | Award | Name | Source |
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2024 | Open | Most Valuable Player (Conference) | Jude Garcia | [9] |
Team captains
- Ysay Marasigan (2024–present)
Coaches
- Anusorn Bundit (2024–present)
References
- ^ a b Garcia, John Mark. "Rebisco launches third volleyball team, Criss Cross". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Olivares, Rick (February 27, 2017). "Alyssa Valdez banners new V-League team Creamline". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Ohmer (July 18, 2019). "ALINSUNURIN prepares Choco Mucho Flying Titans for PVL 'war'". Tiebreaker Times Inc. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- ^ Isaga, JR (February 8, 2024). "Rebisco team managers hint third team coming". Rappler. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, John Mark (February 8, 2024). "A third Rebisco team in the Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Morales, Luisa (March 6, 2024). "Tai Bundit eyes Spikers Turf title with Criss Cross King Crushers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
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- Republic Biscuit Corporation
- JBC Food Corporation
- Suncrest Foods Inc.
- Multirich Foods Corporation
- SPI Corporation
- Agripacific Corporation
- SFI Multimix Corporation
- Asia United Bank
- Omnipack Industrial Corporation
- RBC Best Baker Foods Inc.
- SFI Fresh Bakers Corporation
- Ichitan (distribution)
- Choco Mucho Flying Titans
- Creamline Cool Smashers
- Criss Cross King Crunchers
- Team Rebisco and Team Choco Mucho