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The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional volleyball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Major League Volleyball.

Briggs-Romine Named to All-MLV Second Team

May 5, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Paige Briggs-Romine has been selected to the 2026 All-MLV Second Team, the league announced Tuesday. A native of Ortonville, Michigan, Briggs-Romine appeared in 26 matches this season and was one of two Rise players to surpass 100 sets played, finishing with 104. In her second season with Grand Rapids and third year as a professional, she led the team with 383 total points while compiling 343 kills (3.3 per set), 331 digs (3.18 per set), 26 blocks, 14 aces and 14 assi... Full Story

Rise Fall to Mojo in Season Finale

May 1, 2026 - SAN DIEGO - Playing for pride with the postseason out of the picture, the Grand Rapids Rise closed the 2026 MLV season Thursday night against the playoff-bound San Diego Mojo, who were competing in their final home match for the foreseeable future after announcing earlier in the week that the franchise would not compete in the league next season. The Mojo completed their first home sweep of the season inside Viejas Arena by set scores of 25-19, 25-22, 30-28. The opening set had Grand Rapids up 8-6 at the first media ti... Full Story

Rise Conclude 2026 Season in San Diego

April 28, 2026 - This Week's Match RISE (12-15) at San Diego Mojo (14-12) // Thu., April 30 // 10 p.m. EDT // Viejas Arena Watch: The Roku Channel at 10 p.m. Season Series: 1-2 Overall, 1-0 Away. Fourth of four meetings overall, second of two at Viejas Arena All-Time Regular Season Series: 5-6 Overall, 2-3 Away Noteworthy: It's the last match of the 2026 season for the Rise after being eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, following San Diego's 3-0 road win over the Columbus Fury. After winning the first meeting agains... Full Story

Grand Rapids' Franchise-Record Winning Streak Ends at Five with Home Finale Loss

April 25, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise gave a loud and boisterous crowd plenty to cheer about in their home finale on Saturday, but the Orlando Valkyries came back from 2-1 down to spoil the party at Van Andel Arena, winning a five-set thriller, 25-21, 20-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11. The loss hurts the Rise's playoff chances, as they would be eliminated if the San Diego Mojo beat the Columbus Fury on Sunday. The exciting contest was not offense-heavy, as both the Rise and Valkyries had a .157 hitting percentage. Grand... Full Story

• Briggs-Romine Named to All-MLV Second Team - May 5, 2026
  
• Rise Fall to Mojo in Season Finale - May 1, 2026
  
• Rise Conclude 2026 Season in San Diego - April 28, 2026
  
• Grand Rapids' Franchise-Record Winning Streak Ends at Five with Home Finale Loss - April 25, 2026
  
• Rise End Vibe's Playoff Hopes with Franchise Record Fifth Straight Win - April 22, 2026
  
• Snyder Selected as MLV Player of the Week - April 21, 2026
  
• Rise Enter Final Two-Match Homestand with Playoff Hopes Alive - April 20, 2026
  
• Rise Earn Fourth Straight Win with Four-Set Triumph in Columbus - April 19, 2026
  
• Rise Playoff Push Continues with Another Upset Win over League-Leading Ignite - April 17, 2026
  
• Postseason Chase Continues against Indy and Columbus - April 15, 2026
  
• Purple Community Night, Rise to the Upside Down Night Conclude Home Slate - April 14, 2026
  
• Record-Setting Performances Lift Rise Past Fury in Five Sets - April 12, 2026
  
• Rise Set Franchise Mark with 104 Digs, Claims First Win over Supernovas in Omaha - April 10, 2026
  
• Rise Throwback to '90s Night on April 17 - April 9, 2026
  
• Last Trip to Omaha, Rematch with Columbus Ahead for Rise - April 8, 2026
  
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Grand Rapids Rise middle blocker Alyssa Jensen (far court) vs. the San Diego Mojo (Linchpin Creative for San Diego Mojo)
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League: Major League Volleyball
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Volleyball
Website: Grand Rapids Rise site
Schedule: Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule

Thu., Apr 30	L	Grand Rapids 0 at San Diego 3	Final
Sat., Apr 25	L	Orlando 3 at Grand Rapids 2	Final
Wed., Apr 22	W	Atlanta 2 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Sun., Apr 19	W	Grand Rapids 3 at Columbus 1	Final
Fri., Apr 17	W	Indy 1 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Sun., Apr 12	W	Columbus 2 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Grand Rapids Rise:

• Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) - Battle Creek, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Gold (G League) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) - Muskegon, Michigan
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Athletic Club Grand Rapids (MLS NEXT Pro) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  

• Local Sports Report: Seals still alive in NLL playoffs; league comments on Mojo's announcement - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 1)
  
• Shannon Shields posts career night in Atlanta Vibe's 5-set loss - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (April 23)
  
• Indy Ignite falls to Grand Rapids Rise, narrowing lead atop MLV standings - MLV WTHR (April 18)
  
• Grand Rapids beats Omaha Supernovas, spoils Thomas Robson's coaching debut - MLV Omaha World-Herald (April 11)
  
• Omaha Supernovas beat Grand Rapids for 3rd consecutive win - MLV Omaha World-Herald (March 21)
  
• 'Tough loss' for Atlanta Vibe at home to Grand Rapids - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (March 14)
  
• Indy Ignite keep scorching streak alive with 7th straight win - MLV WTHR (March 9)
  
• An immediate spark from Morgan Hentz - MLV Larry Hamel's All Volleyball (February 15)
  
• Grand Rapids hands Atlanta Vibe loss - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 15)
  
• MLV cornerstone Omaha Morgan Hentz traded to Grand Rapids for Elena Oglivie - MLV Larry Hamel's All Volleyball (February 14)
  
• Supernovas trade Morgan Hentz to Grand Rapids - MLV Omaha World-Herald (February 14)
  
• Ignite continue red-hot start with 4-set win over Grand Rapids - MLV WTHR (February 7)
  
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