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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 Fall in Four Despite Jensen's Eight-Block Night, Pulse Stretch Win Streak to Five

March 18, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In their first trip to Grand Rapids, the Dallas Pulse continued their winning ways Wednesday night, defeating the Rise in four sets at Van Andel Arena for their fifth straight victory. The Pulse prevailed by set scores of 25-17, 31-29, 23-25, 25-23. Rise middle blocker Alyssa Jensen delivered a standout performance at the net, recording a career-high eight blocks - one shy of the franchise record held by Ali Bastianelli, who had nine rejections in two separate matches last season against the Indy Ign... Full Story

Rise Seeking First Win over Dallas, First Road Win in Omaha

March 17, 2026 - This Week's Matches RISE (6-10) vs. Dallas Pulse (12-5) // Wed., March 18 // 7 p.m. // Van Andel Arena Watch: MLV YouTube Channel at 7 p.m. Listen: 96.1 The Game at 6:45 p.m. Season Series: 0-2 Overall, 0-0 Home. Third of four meetings overall, first of two at Van Andel Arena All-Time Regular Season Series: 0-2 Overall, 0-0 Home Noteworthy: The Pulse won the first two matches of this four-game series in Dallas, taking a 3-1 victory on Feb. 8 and a 3-0 sweep on Feb. 22. The Rise captured the first set on Feb... Full Story

Hentz, Briggs-Romine Selected to 2026 MLV All-Star Match

March 17, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Grand Rapids Rise libero Morgan Hentz and outside hitter Paige Briggs-Romine have been selected to play in the 2026 AdventHealth Major League Volleyball All-Star Match, the league announced Tuesday. The star-studded match will be played at noon on Saturday, March 28, at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida, and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Hentz and Briggs-Romine will compete on Team Launiere, led by longtime University of Utah head coach Beth Launiere. Team Launiere will ... Full Story

Another Rise Winning Wednesday Coming March 25

March 16, 2026 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 vs. Indy Ignite Winning Wednesday presented by GR Office of Emergency Management Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open 6 p.m. for the general public, 5:45 p.m. for season-ticket members) Winning Wednesday: Every time the Rise win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance can redeem a free ticket to the next Wednesday match. To redeem a Winning Wednesday ticket, please visit the box office following the Winning Wednesday match, The Zone during normal business hours, or the Van Andel... Full Story

• Rise Fall in Four Despite Jensen's Eight-Block Night, Pulse Stretch Win Streak to Five - March 18, 2026
  
• Rise Seeking First Win over Dallas, First Road Win in Omaha - March 17, 2026
  
• Hentz, Briggs-Romine Selected to 2026 MLV All-Star Match - March 17, 2026
  
• Another Rise Winning Wednesday Coming March 25 - March 16, 2026
  
• Rise Rally Behind 18 Blocks for 3-1 Road Win in Atlanta - March 13, 2026
  
• Winning Wednesday Returns on March 18 - March 11, 2026
  
• 'Rise to the Upside Down' Night Added to Home Finale Promo Schedule - March 11, 2026
  
• Rise in Atlanta Friday After Splitting Sweeps Earlier this Season - March 10, 2026
  
• Resilient Rise Unable to Upset League-Leading Ignite - March 8, 2026
  
• Rise Stuff Supernovas at the Net in 3-1 Win - March 7, 2026
  
• Two Matches in Two Days as Rise Host Omaha, Then Head to Indy - March 5, 2026
  
• Hentz Honored as MLV Player of the Week - March 3, 2026
  
• Rise 'Players with Purpose' Program Returns for 2026 Season - March 2, 2026
  
• Defense Fuels Gritty 3-1 Rise Road Victory in Orlando - March 1, 2026
  
• Barbie Game Day as Rise Host Omaha on March 7 - February 27, 2026
  
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Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Paige Briggs-Romine (left) and middle blocker Alyssa Jensen (Nicolas Carrillo)
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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., Mar 20		Grand Rapids at Omaha	8:00 p.m.
Wed., Mar 18	L	Dallas 3 at Grand Rapids 1	Final
Fri., Mar 13	W	Grand Rapids 3 at Atlanta 1	Final
Sun., Mar 8	L	Grand Rapids 1 at Indy 3	Final
Sat., Mar 7	W	Omaha 1 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Sun., Mar 1	W	Grand Rapids 3 at Orlando 1	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
  

• '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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