Manila, March 31 -- Ish Polvorosa's impressive showing in the Spikers' Turf Open Conference semifinals helped Criss Cross make the championship round for the third time.

The King Crunchers, unbeaten in 13 games, will face the defending champion Cignal HD Spikers in the best-of-three finals starting Wednesday, aiming to finally bring home the crown after back-to-back runner-up finishes.

Polvorosa set the tone for Criss Cross' 25-19, 25-20, 25-16 win over downed VNS-Laticrete on March 26 with 13 excellent sets to go with three points and six digs.

On Sunday, the former Ateneo de Manila playmaker came up with 27 sets as the King Crunchers pulled off a 25-22, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21 victory over the HD Spikers

For his effort, Polvorosa was v...