Spikers’ Turf: Alpha’s Axel Van Book shines on big stage

MANILA, Philippines — In front of the biggest crowd the league had ever seen, Alpha Insurance newcomer Axel Van Book showed he belonged on the big stage. Book rose to the occasion, helping the Protectors pull off a stunning 25-22, 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 16-14 upset of star-studded Savouge Spin Doctors for a winning start in