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November 14, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Before adding college talent through the Major League Volleyball draft on Nov. 24, the Grand Rapids Rise have added a 13th player to their roster by welcoming 6-foot-4 middle blocker Berkeley Oblad. A native of Henderson, Nevada, Oblad spent the past two seasons with her hometown team, the Vegas Thrill, who are inactive for the 2026 season.
Oblad was one of the 24 players selected for the league's All-Star Match last season.
"We're excited to welcome middle blocker Berkeley Oblad to the Rise," sai... Full Story
November 12, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Wednesday announced a two-year contract extension for Head Coach and Vice President of Volleyball Operations Cathy George, securing her leadership through the 2027 Major League Volleyball season.
George was introduced as the Rise's head coach and director of volleyball operations on March 13, 2023, before being elevated to vice president of volleyball operations ahead of the league's inaugural 2024 season.
In her first year at the helm, George guided Grand Rapids to the le... Full Story
November 6, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Get to know outside hitter Allison Mayfield in the 10th edition of our 2025 "Offseason Conversation" series with the Grand Rapids Rise.
Welcome to the Rise! You're going on a decade of playing professional volleyball. What motivates you to keep going?
I think I just have this competitive nature and internal motivation. I love the sport, I love training, and I love seeing the progress you can make even after 10 years. The game slows down, your IQ improves, and you start to see things differently. I... Full Story
October 31, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Friday released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.
The franchise's third season under head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George begins on Friday, Jan. 9, at the defending MLV champion Orlando Valkyries. It's the second consecutive season that Grand Rapids has started on the road. After a second opening-weekend road contest against the Atlanta Vibe on Sunday, Jan. 11, the Rise return to Michigan for their home opener on Wednesday... Full Story
The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional volleyball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Major League Volleyball.
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All-Star Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad Joins Rise
November 14, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Before adding college talent through the Major League Volleyball draft on Nov. 24, the Grand Rapids Rise have added a 13th player to their roster by welcoming 6-foot-4 middle blocker Berkeley Oblad. A native of Henderson, Nevada, Oblad spent the past two seasons with her hometown team, the Vegas Thrill, who are inactive for the 2026 season.
Oblad was one of the 24 players selected for the league's All-Star Match last season.
"We're excited to welcome middle blocker Berkeley Oblad to the Rise," sai... Full StoryMore Grand Rapids Rise stories below
Rise Head Coach Cathy George Signs Extension Through 2027 Season
November 12, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Wednesday announced a two-year contract extension for Head Coach and Vice President of Volleyball Operations Cathy George, securing her leadership through the 2027 Major League Volleyball season.
George was introduced as the Rise's head coach and director of volleyball operations on March 13, 2023, before being elevated to vice president of volleyball operations ahead of the league's inaugural 2024 season.
In her first year at the helm, George guided Grand Rapids to the le... Full Story2025 Offseason Conversation with Allison Mayfield
November 6, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Get to know outside hitter Allison Mayfield in the 10th edition of our 2025 "Offseason Conversation" series with the Grand Rapids Rise.
Welcome to the Rise! You're going on a decade of playing professional volleyball. What motivates you to keep going?
I think I just have this competitive nature and internal motivation. I love the sport, I love training, and I love seeing the progress you can make even after 10 years. The game slows down, your IQ improves, and you start to see things differently. I... Full StoryRise Announce 2026 Major League Volleyball Schedule
October 31, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Friday released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.
The franchise's third season under head coach and VP of volleyball operations Cathy George begins on Friday, Jan. 9, at the defending MLV champion Orlando Valkyries. It's the second consecutive season that Grand Rapids has started on the road. After a second opening-weekend road contest against the Atlanta Vibe on Sunday, Jan. 11, the Rise return to Michigan for their home opener on Wednesday... Full StoryGrand Rapids Rise News
- 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
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Leah Meyer - October 9, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Elena Oglivie - October 2, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Lauren Jardine-Clark - September 25, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Carli Snyder - September 18, 2025
- Oglivie Named to Team USA Roster for NORCECA Women's Final Six - September 15, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Rhamat Alhassan - September 11, 2025
- 2025 Offseason Conversation with Paige Briggs-Romine - September 4, 2025
- 2025 Player in Review: Elena Oglivie - August 29, 2025
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Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad (Zechariah Bowie)
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League: Major League VolleyballHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Volleyball
Website: Grand Rapids Rise site
Schedule: Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule
Grand Rapids Rise Scoreboard
| 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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Grand Rapids Rise Headlines
- 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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