The Vegas Thrill are a professional indoor volleyball team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area that competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Thrill began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays its home games at Lee's Family Forum.

Vegas Thrill
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
LeaguePro Volleyball Federation
Based inHenderson, Nevada
ArenaLee's Family Forum
ColorsTurquoise, navy blue, tan and gold
       
OwnerAndy Abboud, Jon Bruning & others
Head coachFran Flory
Websitevegasthrill.com

History

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On October 11, 2023, Las Vegas was announced as the seventh and final city to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season, owned by local political leader Andy Abboud and former Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning. On that same day, former LSU Tigers women's beach volleyball coach Fran Flory was named as the team's inaugural head coach.[1][2] The Thrill name, logo and colors were announced on November 29.[3]

Roster

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Current as of December 6, 2024.[4]

Number Player Position Height
TBA   Kendall White Libero 5'7"
7   Layne Van Buskirk Middle blocker 6'4"
8   Willow Johnson Opposite hitter 6'3"
9   Alisha Glass-Childress Setter 6'0"
10   Grace Loberg Outside hitter 6'3"
11   Hannah Maddux Outside hitter 6'2"
12   Berkeley Oblad Middle blocker 6'4"
TBA   Allison Mayfield Outside hitter 6'1"
TBA   Carly Graham Setter 6'0"
91   Saskia Hippe Opposite hitter 6'1"
TBA   Anota Adekunle Middle blocker 6'2"

References

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  1. ^ "Las Vegas Named Seventh Team for 2024 Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Season". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. ^ "Professional volleyball league adds new franchise in Las Vegas". KSNV. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  3. ^ Wright, Jarah (2023-11-29). "'It's our time': Vegas Thrill ready to ace inaugural season". KTNV-TV. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  4. ^ "Roster". Vegas Thrill. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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