Grand Forks Spitfires Announce Head Coach For Inaugural Softball Season

March 5, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - The Spitfires Softball team is proud to announce the hiring of Aaron Alvarez as the team's head coach, marking a major milestone as the franchise prepares for its inaugural season. Alvarez brings a strong background in collegiate athletics, summer collegiate baseball, military service, and community leadership, a combination that aligns seamlessly with the Spitfires' mission. "I am more than excited and honored to be the head coach of this exciting new program,” said Alvarez. "I look forwa... Full Story

COLUMBUS FURY PR: Valkyries Use Service Pressure to Beat Fury

March 5, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Columbus Fury were unable to overcome consistent service pressure from Orlando, as the Valkyries won in four sets, 25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 14-25, on Thursday at Addition Financial Arena. The Fury started strong and won the first set before the Valkyries turned up the pressure, served eight aces, and won the next three sets. Audrey Pak made her first career start and finished with a career-high 35 assists, to go with 10 digs, three blocks and one kill for her first career double-double. Raina Terry and ... Full Story

Supernovas Set for Saturday Night Clash in Grand Rapids

March 5, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, will play in the second match of a season-long, three-game road stretch on Saturday, March 7, when they battle the Grand Rapids Rise. The Supernovas make their final trip to Grand Rapids this season, taking on the Rise at 6 p.m. CST at Van Andel Arena. Saturday's match will stream nationally on the Roku Sports Channel and can be heard worldwide on the Supernovas Radio Network, led by flagship station KCRO 660 AM. ... Match Det... Full Story

Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Assistant Coach Branson for 2026

March 5, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce another returner, this time to the coaching staff. Maclai Branson will be returning as an assistant coach, alongside head coach Jasmin Estrada for the 2026 season. Before coaching, Branson played collegiately at the University of Kentucky where she played as an infielder during the 2019 season, reaching an NCAA Regional and Super Regional appearance. In 2020, she transferred to Miami University and played with a graduate year at Thomas More University in 2022. Aft... Full Story

• Grand Forks Spitfires Announce Head Coach For Inaugural Softball Season - Grand Forks Spitfires (NWLS) March 5
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• COLUMBUS FURY PR: Valkyries Use Service Pressure to Beat Fury - Columbus Fury (MLV) March 5
• Supernovas Set for Saturday Night Clash in Grand Rapids - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) March 5
• Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Assistant Coach Branson for 2026 - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) March 5
• Two Matches in Two Days as Rise Host Omaha, Then Head to Indy - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 5
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