FROM a temporary starter to a fixture in the starting six, Jaron Requinton has established himself as a consistent force in Criss Cross’ quest for redemption in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
Requinton drew a spot start in the King Crunchers’ opening game, and it turns out — that was all he needed to make his mark.
What began as a temporary starting gig quickly turned into a breakout campaign, as the 6-foot-2 opposite hitter delivered impactful performances that secured him a well-deserved spot in the starting unit and pushed the semis-bound Criss Cross to the brink of an elimination round sweep.
And with the round-robin playoffs fast approaching, Requinton’s confidence continues to grow with each game—and so does his impact on the court.
After delivering a nine-point performance—the third-highest on the team—in Criss Cross’ 25-12, 25-18, 25-22 win over VNS-Laticrete last Wednesday, the former University of Santo Tomas beach volleyball star followed it up with a pair of big-time performances that helped his team outlast two title contenders.
Requinton fired a game-high 18 points as the King Crunchers swept their elimination round match-up against rival and defending champion Cignal19-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-19, last Thursday.
He capped off the week with a Spikers’ Turf career-high 22 points, built on 15 attacks, five kill blocks, and two service aces, to help Criss Cross fend off a gritty Savouge in five sets, 20-25, 25-13, 24-26, 25-19, 15-11, and stay unbeaten with a league-best 9-0 record.
