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Wikipedia - Grand Rapids Rise
The Grand Rapids Rise are an American professional indoor volleyball team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the seven charter members of the Pro Volleyball Federation, the Rise are set to begin play for the league's inaugural 2024 season. The Rise play their home games at Van Andel Arena.
History
On December 5, 2022, Grand Rapids was announced as the first city to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season. Dan DeVos, majority owner of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic and American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins and owner of the former Arena Football League team the Grand Rapids Rampage, was announced as the new team's owner. The Rise name, logo and colors were announced on April 14, 2023.
Their inaugural match was played against the Columbus Fury at Van Andel Arena. The Rise swept the Fury, winning by set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-19. The game was a sellout, with an attendance of 7,805.