A new pro women’s volleyball team is coming to Grand Rapids. Team representatives Dan DeVos, Cole DeVos and Jen Spicher spoke at a press conference sharing the exciting news with the Grand Rapids media.
New pro women’s volleyball team coming to Grand Rapids – mlive.com
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.