Grand Rapids Rise's Jena Otec

Rise Fall in Thrilling Season Opener as Vegas Completes Reverse Sweep

HENDERSON, Nev. - The Grand Rapids Rise were dealt a tough hand in their season opener Friday night, falling to the Vegas Thrill in a dramatic reverse sweep by set scores of 20-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 16-14. Despite looking poised for another season-opening sweep, the Rise experienced a haunting déjà vu as Vegas once again pulled off the improbable. Last season, on March 17, 2024, the Thrill also stunned the Rise... Full Story