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Grand Rapids Rise

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Grand Rapids Rise
SportVolleyball
Founded2022
LeaguePro Volleyball Federation
Based inGrand Rapids, Michigan
ArenaVan Andel Arena
ColorsElevation Red, Ascension Blue and Sunrise Gold
     
OwnerDan DeVos
Head coachCathy George
Websitegrrise.com

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.

History

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On 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

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Current as of April 16, 2024.[4]

Number Player Position Height
4 United States Morgahn Fingall Opposite hitter 6'1"
5 United States Erika Pritchard Outside hitter 6'3"
8 United States Marin Grote Middle blocker 6'4"
9 United States Claire Chaussee Outside hitter 6'0"
10 United States Shannon Scully Outside hitter 6'2"
12 United States Sarah Sponcil Libero/Setter 5'8"
13 United States Ashley Evans Setter 6'1"
14 Bulgaria Emiliya Dimitrova Opposite hitter 6'1"
15 United States Mac Podraza Setter 6'2"
17 United States Alyssa Jensen Middle blocker 6'4"
27 United States Symone Abbott Outside hitter 6'1"
28 United States Kayla Caffey Middle blocker 6'0"
31 Colombia Camila Gómez Libero 5'2"
34 United States Molly Lohman Middle blocker 6'3"

References

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  1. ^ "Grand Rapids Announced As First Pro Volleyball Federation Team Market". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  2. ^ "'Rise' With Us, Grand Rapids!". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ https://provolleyball.com/scores/columbus-fury-at-grand-rapids-rise
  4. ^ "Roster". Grand Rapids Rise. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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