WOOD-TV spoke with Cole DeVos, Director of Strategic Investments at DP Fox, about a unique contest involving area volleyball fans, seeking the community’s help in naming West Michigan’s first professional volleyball team.
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The Rise on Thursday announced the first three player signings for their Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, securing outside hitter Claire Chaussee (CHAW-say), opposite Emiliya Dimitrova (eh-MEEL-yah dih-mih-TROH-vah), and middle blocker Alyssa Garvelink-Jensen (GAHR-veh-leenk).
The professional volleyball team that will begin play in 2024 will be known as the Grand Rapids Rise as it was announced on Friday.
West Michigan’s first major-league women’s sports team shared its new name Friday night at what will be home turf when the season begins next January.