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August 20, 2024 - The Grand Rapids Rise will be present at the Rally on Reeds high school volleyball match between East Grand Rapids and Hopkins. Rise head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George, along with players MacKenzi Vazquez and Ali Bastianelli, will be on hand to sign autographs and engage with spectators. The match will take place outdoors, under the lights at Memorial Field.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 21. Gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Match starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Field in East Grand Rapids (2211 Lake D... Full Story
July 31, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have made their 12th offseason player signing by retaining former Michigan setter MacKenzi Vazquez (nee Welsh). One of the first signings the Rise made for the inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation season, she later decided to medically retire and became the team's director of volleyball operations (DOVO).
After a season of watching the Rise reach the PVF championship match from the sidelines and helping run team practices, Vazquez is thrilled to get back on the court to purs... Full Story
July 18, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have secured the talents of seasoned libero Valeria León for the upcoming 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist from Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a key contributor for the Columbus Fury last season after playing six professional seasons in her home country with four different teams.
"I'm very excited to be joining Grand Rapids for the 2025 season," León said. "After the team's remarkable season in 2024, I'm thrilled to bring my passion, en... Full Story
July 16, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have signed first-year libero Jena Otec for the upcoming 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. Otec, hailing from Crystal City, Missouri, brings a formidable collegiate career and coaching experience to Grand Rapids.
Following her standout five-year playing career at Purdue University from 2017 to 2021, where she amassed 1,850 digs - placing her as the second-highest dig collector in school history - she transitioned seamlessly into coaching. Otec served as the assistant coach ... Full Story
The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional volleyball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation.
Grand Rapids Rise News
Rise to Attend 'Rally on Reeds' Outdoor Volleyball Match Wednesday
August 20, 2024 - The Grand Rapids Rise will be present at the Rally on Reeds high school volleyball match between East Grand Rapids and Hopkins. Rise head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George, along with players MacKenzi Vazquez and Ali Bastianelli, will be on hand to sign autographs and engage with spectators. The match will take place outdoors, under the lights at Memorial Field.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 21. Gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Match starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Field in East Grand Rapids (2211 Lake D... Full StoryMore Grand Rapids Rise stories below
Michigan Volleyball Standout MacKenzi Vazquez Rejoins Rise as Setter
July 31, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have made their 12th offseason player signing by retaining former Michigan setter MacKenzi Vazquez (nee Welsh). One of the first signings the Rise made for the inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation season, she later decided to medically retire and became the team's director of volleyball operations (DOVO).
After a season of watching the Rise reach the PVF championship match from the sidelines and helping run team practices, Vazquez is thrilled to get back on the court to purs... Full StoryRise Sign Former Fury Libero Valeria León
July 18, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have secured the talents of seasoned libero Valeria León for the upcoming 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist from Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a key contributor for the Columbus Fury last season after playing six professional seasons in her home country with four different teams.
"I'm very excited to be joining Grand Rapids for the 2025 season," León said. "After the team's remarkable season in 2024, I'm thrilled to bring my passion, en... Full StoryTwo-Time Purdue All-American Libero Jena Otec Signs with Rise
July 16, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have signed first-year libero Jena Otec for the upcoming 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. Otec, hailing from Crystal City, Missouri, brings a formidable collegiate career and coaching experience to Grand Rapids.
Following her standout five-year playing career at Purdue University from 2017 to 2021, where she amassed 1,850 digs - placing her as the second-highest dig collector in school history - she transitioned seamlessly into coaching. Otec served as the assistant coach ... Full StoryGrand Rapids Rise News
- Rise to Attend 'Rally on Reeds' Outdoor Volleyball Match Wednesday - August 20, 2024
- Michigan Volleyball Standout MacKenzi Vazquez Rejoins Rise as Setter - July 31, 2024
- Rise Sign Former Fury Libero Valeria León - July 18, 2024
- Two-Time Purdue All-American Libero Jena Otec Signs with Rise - July 16, 2024
- Pro Volleyball Federation Champion, Michigan Native Paige Briggs-Romine Joins Rise - July 12, 2024
- Rise Sign Pro Volleyball Federation Top Blocker, Michigan Native Ali Bastianelli - July 11, 2024
- Rise Ink Former Mojo Setter August Raskie - July 9, 2024
- Rise Re-Sign Four Players for 2025 Season - July 8, 2024
- Rise Sign Greek League MVP, 6-Foot-5 Opposite Hitter Sherridan Atkinson - July 2, 2024
- Former Miss Michigan Volleyball Standout Carli Snyder Signs with Rise - July 1, 2024
- Supernovas Eclipse Rise to Capture First Pro Volleyball Federation Championship - May 18, 2024
- Rise Advance to Championship Match, Defeat Top-Seeded Vibe in Five Sets - May 16, 2024
- Dimitrova Claims Opposite Hitter of the Year, Named to All-League First Team with Chaussee - May 14, 2024
- Rise Set for Postseason Debut - May 14, 2024
- Rise Rely on Everyone to Rally Past Omaha, 3-2 - May 12, 2024
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League: Pro Volleyball FederationHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Volleyball
Website: Grand Rapids Rise site
Schedule: Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule
Grand Rapids Rise Scoreboard
| Sat., May 18 | L | Grand Rapids 0 at Omaha 3 (Championship) | Final |
| Wed., May 15 | W | Grand Rapids 3 at Atlanta 2 (Playoff; Omaha, NE) | Final |
| Sun., May 12 | W | Omaha 2 at Grand Rapids 3 | Final |
| Sun., May 5 | W | San Diego 0 at Grand Rapids 3 | Final |
| Sat., May 4 | L | San Diego 3 at Grand Rapids 1 | Final |
| Sun., Apr 28 | L | Grand Rapids 0 at Columbus 3 | Final |
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Grand Rapids Rise Headlines
- Rise sign former Purdue star, former Fury liberos for 2025 season - PVF MLive (July 18)
- Rise sign PVF champion, Michigan native Paige Briggs-Romine for 2025 season - PVF MLive (July 12)
- Rise sign Michigan native, top PVF blocker; add former Mojo setter for 2025 season - PVF MLive (July 11)
- Grand Rapids Rise sign setter August Raskie - PVF Fox 17 (July 10)
- Rise re-sign Marin Grote, Alyssa Jensen, Erika Pritchard, Symone Abbott for 2025 season - PVF MLive (July 8)
- Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season - PVF MLive (July 3)
- Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season - PVF Michigan Live (July 3)
- Grand Rapids Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball star - PVF WZZM13.com (July 1)
- Recapping the Rise's first season - PVF WOOD (May 20)
- Omaha Supernovas sweep Grand Rapids to clinch Pro Volleyball Federation's first league title - PVF Omaha World-Herald (May 19)
- Grand Rapids Rise falls in PVF Championship - PVF WOOD (May 19)
- Grand Rapids Rise falls in PVF Championship - PVF WOOD (May 19)
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