The Columbus Fury are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio, that competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Fury began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Nationwide Arena.
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
| Based in | Columbus, Ohio |
| Arena | Nationwide Arena |
| Colors | Fury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter |
| Owner | Jeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow |
| Head coach | Ángel Pérez |
| Website | columbusfury |
History
editOn February 17, 2023, it was announced that Columbus would be one of the cities to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season.[1] The Fury name, logo and colors were unveiled on April 12.[2]
On November 13, 2023, it was announced that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, his father Jim Burrow and mother Robin Burrow were joining the Fury's ownership group.[3]
Roster
editCurrent as of December 6, 2024.[4]
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Jill Gillen
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Outside hitter | 5'7" |
| TBA |  Wilma Rivera
|
Setter | 5'8" |
| 12 | Tori Stringer
|
Setter | 5'11" |
| 17 | Megan Courtney-Lush
|
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
| 20 | Paula Cerame
|
Libero | 5'8" |
| 30 | Morgan Lewis
|
Outside hitter | 6'3" |
| TBA |  Beta Dumančić
|
Middle blocker | 6'2" |
| TBA | Janice Leao
|
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
| TBA | Kaley Rammelsberg
|
Middle blocker | 6'2" |
References
edit- ^ "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.