GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Rise are gearing up for their second season in Pro Volleyball Federation with training camp getting underway on Monday, Dec. 2. The month-long training will lead into the team’s season opener on Jan. 10 at the Vegas Thrill, and its home opener on Jan. 12 versus the Omaha Supernovas.
The Rise are currently scheduled to hold five weekday team practices next week from Monday through Friday (Dec. 2-6). The practices will be held at the MSA Fieldhouse (5435 28th Street St. Ct. SE) from 12-4 p.m., which also includes weightlifting and film sessions.
The Rise currently have 12 signed players for their 14-player active roster. There will also be two practice player spots reserved for players who were recently drafted in the 2024 PVF Draft held on Monday, Nov. 25.
All 12 signed players listed below are expected to report for Rise training camp, potentially joined by players who have been invited on tryouts. Drafted players are eligible to report to training camp following the completion of their 2024 college season.
Rise Signed Players (Alphabetical)
| # | Name | POS | HT | EXP | Hometown |
Previous Team/University
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| 27 | Symone Abbott | OH | 6-1 | 8 | Northville, Mich. |
Grand Rapids Rise/Northwestern
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| 1 | Sherridan Atkinson | OPP | 6-5 | 7 | Long Beach, Calif. |
Panathinaikos/Purdue
|
| 10 | Ali Bastianelli | MB | 6-3 | 6 | Marysville, Mich. |
San Diego Mojo/Illinois
|
| 13 | Paige Briggs-Romine | OH | 5-10 | 2 | Ortonville, Mich. |
Omaha Supernovas/Western Kentucky
|
| 8 | Marin Grote | MB | 6-4 | 3 | Burbank, Calif. |
Grand Rapids Rise/Washington
|
| 17 | Alyssa Jensen | MB | 6-4 | 2 | Holland, Mich. |
Grand Rapids Rise/Michigan State
|
| 3 | Valeria León | L | 5-6 | 8 | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Columbus Fury/Ohio State
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| 19 | Jena Otec | L | 5-10 | R | Crystal City, Mo. | Purdue |
| 5 | Erika Pritchard | OH | 6-3 | 4 | Frederick, Md. |
Grand Rapids Rise/Penn State
|
| 11 | August Raskie | S | 6-2 | 6 | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
San Diego Mojo/Oregon
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| 4 | Carli Snyder | OH | 6-1 | 7 | Macomb, Mich. |
Volley Mulhouse Alsace/Florida
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| 9 | MacKenzi Vazquez | S | 6-1 | 4 | Bolingbrook, Ill. |
Grand Rapids Rise/Michigan
|
Rise Drafted Players (In Round Order)
| # | Name | POS | HT | EXP | Hometown | University |
| 7 | Raven Colvin | MB | 6-1 | R | Indianapolis, Ind. | No. 8 Purdue |
| 21 | Naya Shime | OPP | 6-0 | R | Casper, Wyo. |
No. 10 Southern Methodist
|
| 22 | Camryn Turner | S | 5-8 | R | Topeka, Kan. | No. 11 Kansas |
| 2 | Elena Oglivie | L | 5-10 | R | Honolulu, Hawaii | No. 7 Stanford |
| n/a | Jess Mruzik* | OH | 6-1 | R | Livonia, Mich. |
No. 4 Penn State
|
* Not expected to report to Rise training camp this season due to other contract obligations. However, by drafting Mruzik, the Rise retain her PVF player rights for two seasons.
Training camp practice sessions are closed to the public but are open to media. Any media planning to attend practice should notify Rise public and community relations coordinator Alex Eisen (aeisen@grrise.com) in advance.
Fans can purchase full-season, half-season, or group ticket packages by calling (616) 575-6500 or by clicking here. Single-match tickets will be available to the public on Dec. 4 through grrise.com.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND RAPIDS RISE
Founded in December 2022 as the first Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, the Grand Rapids Rise made their debut at Van Andel Arena on Jan. 25, 2024. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise reached the championship match during their inaugural season. The team is operated by DP Fox Sports & Entertainment and owned by Dan DeVos, who is also co-owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Visit grrise.com for more information.