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The Grand Rapids Rise are an American professional indoor volleyball team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the seven charter members of the Pro Volleyball Federation, the Rise are set to begin play for the league's inaugural 2024 season. The Rise play their home games at Van Andel Arena.

History

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

Current as of April 16, 2024.^[4]

Number	Player	Position	Height
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

External links

• Grand Rapids Rise official website