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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.

Rise Sign Former Ferris St. Standout Henneman-Dallape Plus Three Draftees

December 11, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise have added four players to their preseason roster by signing former Ferris State University opposite hitter Olivia Henneman-Dallape (HEN-uh-men DAL-ah-PAY) along with three of their four selections from the 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft: first-round pick Alexis Shelton, third-round pick Jordan Wilson, and fourth-round pick Hattie Bray. Second-round pick Candela Alonso-Corcelles remains active in the NCAA Tournament with Indiana and is expected to sign following the conclusi... Full Story

Rise Open Training Camp for 2026 MLV Season on Monday

November 28, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Season three officially begins for the Grand Rapids Rise on Monday, Dec. 1, as the team will open training camp with a week of practices at MSA Fieldhouse (5435 28th St. Ct. SE). The Rise will train for three weeks before breaking for Christmas, then resume for two additional weeks leading into the season opener on Jan. 9 at the defending Major League Volleyball champion Orlando Valkyries. After another road match at the Atlanta Vibe on Jan. 11, the Rise return to Van Andel Arena for their home opene... Full Story

Rise to Host Second 'Game Changers' Empowerment Event on December 15

November 25, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise will host their second "Game Changers" empowerment event on Monday, Dec. 15, at Van Andel Arena. The free program, presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union, is designed to inspire and empower young female students. Open to middle school girls in grades 6-8, the event will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:45 a.m. Rise head coach Cathy George and the entire team will lead discussions on topics including managing social media and mental health, overcoming... Full Story

Rise Add Four College Talents Through 2025 MLV Draft

November 24, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Monday selected four college players in the 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft. The draft, broadcasted live on The Roku Channel, lasted four rounds with 32 total selections. At No. 4 overall, head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George and her staff selected outside hitter Alexis Shelton from Oklahoma, making it four straight outside hitters selected, after Mimi Colyer (Dallas Pulse/Wisconsin), Ava Martin (Atlanta Vibe/Creighton), and Hayden Kubik (San Diego Mojo/... Full Story

• Rise Sign Former Ferris St. Standout Henneman-Dallape Plus Three Draftees - December 11, 2025
  
• Rise Open Training Camp for 2026 MLV Season on Monday - November 28, 2025
  
• Rise to Host Second 'Game Changers' Empowerment Event on December 15 - November 25, 2025
  
• Rise Add Four College Talents Through 2025 MLV Draft - November 24, 2025
  
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres - November 20, 2025
  
• Rise Roll out 2026 Promo Schedule - November 19, 2025
  
• Rise Add Marquette Standout Jenna Reitsma as Director of Volleyball Operations - November 18, 2025
  
• Brady Compton Returns to Rise as an Assistant Coach - November 17, 2025
  
• All-Star Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad Joins Rise - November 14, 2025
  
• Rise Head Coach Cathy George Signs Extension Through 2027 Season - November 12, 2025
  
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Allison Mayfield - November 6, 2025
  
• Rise Announce 2026 Major League Volleyball Schedule - October 31, 2025
  
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Alyssa Jensen - October 30, 2025
  
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Elizabet Inneh - October 23, 2025
  
• 2025 Offseason Conversation with Camryn Turner - October 16, 2025
  
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Grand Rapids Rise setter Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres (Volleyball World)
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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

Fri., May 2	L	Omaha 3 at Grand Rapids 1	Final
Wed., Apr 30	L	Orlando 3 at Grand Rapids 2	Final
Sat., Apr 26	L	Grand Rapids 2 at Atlanta 3	Final
Sat., Apr 19	W	Indy 1 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Thu., Apr 17	L	Grand Rapids 0 at Omaha 3	Final
Sat., Apr 12	W	Grand Rapids 3 at Indy 2	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
  

• Wisconsin, Marquette volleyball players drafted to play professionally - MLV WTAQ (November 27)
  
• Candela | Avry Tatum, Alonso-Corcelles Selected in MLV Draft - MLV Indiana Athletics (November 25)
  
• Arizona's Jordan Wilson drafted by Major League Volleyball's Grand Rapids Rise - MLV Arizona Desert Swarm (November 25)
  
• Hattie Bray selected in fourth round, 25th overall to Grand Rapids Rise - MLV Marquette University Athletics (November 25)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise head coach signs contract extension - MLV WOOD TV (November 12)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise welcomes new players amidst major pro volleyball league merger - MLV The Rapidian (October 14)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise league merges with Major League Volleyball - MLV WOOD TV (August 7)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise join Major League Volleyball - MLV WZZM13.com (August 7)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise part of new MLV league after landmark' pro volleyball merger - MLV MLive (August 5)
  
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