During the first intermission of the Grand Rapids Griffins game at Van Andel Arena, DP Fox director of strategic investments Cole DeVos and head coach Cathy George said the team will be called The Grand Rapids Rise.
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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.