GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Paige Briggs-Romine has been named the Week 13 Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week, as announced by the League office on Tuesday.
Briggs-Romine led the Rise to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Vegas Thrill on Saturday, posting a match-high 15 points (13 kills, one block, and an ace). The Rise won by set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-17, holding the Thrill to just 50 total points — the fewest ever scored by an opponent against the Rise in franchise history. Additionally, Grand Rapids limited Vegas to a .057 hitting percentage, the second-lowest in team history.
In addition to her offensive performance, Briggs-Romine recorded 12 digs and maintained a 56% positive passing rate, securing her seventh double-double of the season.
Briggs-Romine, a native of Ortonville, Michigan, has been a key contributor in the Rise’s starting rotation since earning her spot on Feb. 20. She currently ranks second on the team in both points (186) and kills (158), and has recorded at least one block in every match she has started. Her consistent passing has also been vital to the Rise’s defensive stability.
This marks Briggs-Romine’s first career PVF Player of the Week honor, presented by Franklin Sports. She becomes the fourth player in Rise history to receive the award, joining retired opposite hitter Emiliya Dimitrova, and current teammates Carli Snyder and Erika Pritchard, who won the award in back-to-back weeks earlier this season.
Briggs-Romine and the Rise will return to action on Thursday, April 10, with a 7 p.m. road match against the Orlando Valkyries.
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.
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