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Action between Savouge and Alpha Insurance in the 2026 Spikers' Turf Open Conference, April 12, 2026 at the FilOil Centre. PVL Media
MANILA -- Savouge completed a sweep of the semifinals in the 2026 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Sunday, powering past Alpha Insurance 25-20, 25-15, 26-24 at the FilOil Centre.
The Spin Doctors are marching to the Finals for the first time ever, where they will be up against Criss Cross. The King Crunchers sealed the other spot in the championship series with their 2-1 record in the round-robin semis.
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"Before kami lumabas today sa dugout, ni-remind ko lang 'yung mga players na maganda pa rin na matapos namin 'yung semis… matawid namin ng maayos para ma-sweep namin para mataas 'yung momentum namin pagdating ng finals," said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon.
Calderon rested her key starters but Savouge needed only 69 minutes against a determined Alpha Insurance side.
Mark Calado delivered in the clutch, hammering a towering down-the-line hit to restore match point before sealing the win with a decisive block touch off a backrow attack that completed Savouge's dominant run through the semis.
JP Bugaoan, Hero Austria and Calado each finished with nine points, while Shawie Caritativo added eight markers and 15 excellent receptions in a balanced offensive attack for the Spin Doctors.
Vince Imperial dished out 12 excellent sets and finished with two points off the bench, while Rikko Marmeto came through with 12 excellent receptions.
Meanwhile, the Protectors wound up with a 0-3 card but will still have a shot at the bronze against AEP-Cabstars in the tournament, organized by Sports Vision and backed by Alpha Insurance, ArenaPlus, Black Mamba, and Premiere EMS.
Umandal paced the Protectors with 13 points, while Edward Camposano tallied a double-double of 12 points and 18 excellent receptions