Cignal HD celebrates after winning the championship in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, December 15, 2024 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. PVL MediaMANILA -- Cignal HD proved to be the more composed team down the stretch in completing a straight-sets triumph over Criss Cross to claim the championship in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference.

The HD Spikers seized a 25-19, 25-19, 26-24 victory to thwart their rivals and rack up another crown, Sunday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. 

Louie Ramirez starred in the win with 24 points, but head coach Dexter Clamor stressed that a team effort got the job done for the HD Spikers.

"I thank my second stringers who stepped up," he said. "It was really a collective effort. We prepared hard for this match."

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Wendell Miguel added 15 points, Lloyd Josafat scored six markers, JP Bugaoan contributed four before leaving due to injury late in the third, Steven Rotter chipped in with four points, and both Owa Retamar and Martin Bugaoan had two points each.

Already ahead by two sets, the HD Spikers erased a four-point deficit in Set 3 and knotted the count at 17. A Nico Almendras attack error shifted the advantage to Cignal HD.

It was back-and-forth from there with the two squads alternating leads; Jude Garcia saved a championship point with a backrow kill to send the third set to an extension.

However, Martin Bugaoan, thrust into the spotlight at crunch time, delivered a crucial quick attack on an open block. After a tense exchange, Garcia launched another back-row attack – but this time it went wide.

The King Crunchers challenged the call with a ball-in/ball-out review, leading to an anti-climactic finish. The video, however, confirmed the ball was out, officially handing the HD Spikers their eighth championship.

Action between Cignal HD and Criss Cross in the finals of the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, December 15, 2024 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. PVL Media

The HD Spikers capitalized on the King Crunchers' poor passing and numerous errors, particularly on mishits and mis-sets, taking control of tight battles throughout each set.

In offense, Ramirez proved his worth as Cignal’s go-to player, delivering the bulk of his output in the first two sets and late in the third, while Miguel provided strong support with a superb performance.

"Consistency was key throughout the game. We addressed all the issues we faced in past games, even in training," said Clamor.

Criss Cross appeared to have the advantage heading into the final, having beaten Cignal HD in four sets in their semifinal encounter.

But they were left frustrated by the HD Spikers once again, as Cignal HD pulled off a repeat of their triumph in the Open Conference finals last May.