The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Rise began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Van Andel Arena.
Sport | Volleyball |
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Founded | 2022 |
League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
Based in | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Arena | Van Andel Arena |
Colors | Elevation Red, Ascension Blue and Sunrise Gold |
Owner | Dan DeVos |
Head coach | Cathy George |
Website | grrise |
History
editOn December 5, 2022, Grand Rapids was announced as the first city to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season. Dan DeVos, majority owner of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic and American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins and owner of the former Arena Football League team the Grand Rapids Rampage, was announced as the new team's owner.[1] The Rise name, logo and colors were announced on April 14, 2023.[2]
Their inaugural match was played against the Columbus Fury at Van Andel Arena. The Rise swept the Fury, winning by set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-19. The game was a sellout, with an attendance of 7,805. [3]
Roster
editCurrent as of April 16, 2024.[4]
Number | Player | Position | Height |
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4 | Morgahn Fingall | Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
5 | Erika Pritchard | Outside hitter | 6'3" |
8 | Marin Grote | Middle blocker | 6'4" |
9 | Claire Chaussee | Outside hitter | 6'0" |
10 | Shannon Scully | Outside hitter | 6'2" |
12 | Sarah Sponcil | Libero/Setter | 5'8" |
13 | Ashley Evans | Setter | 6'1" |
14 | Emiliya Dimitrova | Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
15 | Mac Podraza | Setter | 6'2" |
17 | Alyssa Jensen | Middle blocker | 6'4" |
27 | Symone Abbott | Outside hitter | 6'1" |
28 | Kayla Caffey | Middle blocker | 6'0" |
31 | Camila Gómez | Libero | 5'2" |
34 | Molly Lohman | Middle blocker | 6'3" |
References
edit- ^ "Grand Rapids Announced As First Pro Volleyball Federation Team Market". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "'Rise' With Us, Grand Rapids!". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ https://provolleyball.com/scores/columbus-fury-at-grand-rapids-rise
- ^ "Roster". Grand Rapids Rise. Retrieved 2024-01-19.