GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Three Grand Rapids Rise players have been selected to compete in the first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Rise middle blocker Marin Grote and setter August Raskie will play for Team Collier, while outside hitter and Week 3 PVF Player of the Week Carli Snyder will represent Team Shondell.
Grote has tallied 37 kills (.356), 19 digs, 16 blocks, and four aces across 27 sets. In her second season with the Rise, she leads the franchise in career sets played (133) and blocks (85).
Raskie has recorded 312 assists, 99 digs, 28 kills, four blocks, and three aces this season. She has notched a double-double in seven of eight matches, and her .413 attack percentage ranks second in the League.
Snyder currently leads the Rise with 111 points (91 kills, 10 blocks, and 10 aces) and has added 86 digs. She is coming off a season-high 23-point, 20-kill performance against the Columbus Fury on Feb. 7.
Every PVF team is represented in the All-Star lineup, with the Atlanta Vibe, Orlando Valkyries, and Vegas Thrill leading the way with four players each. The teams will be coached by two volleyball legends in Purdue’s Dave Shondell and Georgia Tech’s Michelle Collier.
2025 Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Teams
| TEAM COLLIER |
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| No. | Player | Team | Position | College |
| 13 | Leah Edmond | Atlanta Vibe | OH | Kentucky |
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Morgan Hentz | Atlanta Vibe | L | Stanford |
| 17 | Megan Lush | Columbus Fury | OH | Penn State |
| 8 | Marin Grote | Grand Rapids Rise | MB | Washington |
| 15 | August Raskie | Grand Rapids Rise | S | Oregon |
| 2 | Sydney Hilley | Indy Ignite | S | Wisconsin |
| 23 | Kaitlyn Hord | Omaha Supernovas | MB | Nebraska/Penn State |
| 6 | Brittany Abercrombie | Orlando Valkyries | OPP | USC |
| 14 | Adora Anae | Orlando Valkyries | OH | Utah |
| 7 | Ronika Stone | San Diego Mojo | MB | Oregon |
| 21 | Camryn Hannah | Vegas Thrill | OPP | Penn State |
| 11 | Hannah Maddux | Vegas Thrill | OH | South Alabama |
| TEAM SHONDELL | ||||
| No. | Player | Team | Position | College |
| 9 | Merritt Beason | Atlanta Vibe | OPP | Nebraska |
| 22 | Khori Louis | Atlanta Vibe | MB | Florida State |
| 4 | Carli Snyder | Grand Rapids Rise | OH | Florida |
| 7 | Leketor Member-Meneh | Indy Ignite | OH | Pittsburgh |
| 19 | Azhani Tealer | Indy Ignite | OPP/MB | Kentucky |
| 10 | Camila Gómez | Omaha Supernovas | L | Texas A&M |
| 5 | Brooke Nuneviller | Omaha Supernovas | OH | Oregon |
| 11 | Kaz Brown | Orlando Valkyries | MB | Kentucky |
| 1 | Pornpun Guedpard | Orlando Valkyries | S | ---------- |
| 2 | Shara Venegas | San Diego Mojo | L | Universidad Metropolitana |
| 6 | Alisha Childress | Vegas Thrill | S | Penn State |
| 12 | Berkeley Oblad | Vegas Thrill | MB | Utah |
Selection was based on a combination of factors, including fan voting, which saw more than 10,000 ballots cast. Coaches contributed votes for their own players and others, while PVF’s volleyball operations staff analyzed stats and top performers from the 2025 season.
“The rosters for this unprecedented match are flat out outstanding,” said Pro Volleyball Federation CEO Jen Spicher. “Putting these two teams together was a massive and difficult task based on how many great players there are in this league. To combine that with more than 10,000 fans voting just shows that if you can’t be there in person, it’s a must-watch event on CBS!”
The history-making PVF All-Star Match begins at 1:30 p.m. at Fishers Event Center, home of the league’s newest franchise, Indy Ignite. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster or the Fishers Event Center box office. For more details and ticket availability, visit ProVolleyball.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 majority owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and minority owner of West Michigan Soccer, which will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2027. Visit grrise.com for more information.