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Villados making things happen

Mark Escarlote · Nov 10, 2026, 1:36 AM

ADRIAN Villados’ exemplary playmaking makes Criss Cross the hottest squad in the ongoing Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference. — Photograph courtesy of Spikers’ Turf

Criss Cross has Adrian Villados to thank as the King Crunchers kept its immaculate record intact after five assignments in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.

Villados’ familiarity with his teammates, great decision-making, and attention to detail carried the King Crunchers to back-to-back victories over top contender National University-Archipelago Builders and AEP-Cabstars.

With the heady playmaker at the helm, Criss Cross left the Playtime Filoil Centre on Wednesday brimming with confidence after defeating the V-League champions Bulldogs in a heavyweight clash.

Although the King Crunchers have ruled the previous two conferences of the men’s pioneering league organized by Sports Vision, the collegiate Bulldogs are no pushovers with main gunners and Alas Pilipinas members Leo Ordiales and Buds Buddin.

Villados paid extra attention to NU-Archipelago Builders before their match, and his due diligence paid off as Criss Cross rallied from a set down to humble the Bulldogs, 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-20.

The 2025 Invitational Tournament Finals Most Valuable Player showed mastery in his craft, tossing 38 excellent sets against the erstwhile unbeaten collegiate powerhouse while scoring three points.