Columbus Fury

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Columbus Fury
ColumbusFury.png
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
League Pro Volleyball Federation
Based in Columbus, Ohio
Arena Nationwide Arena
ColorsFury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter
   
OwnerJeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow
Head coach Ángel Pérez
Website columbusfury.com

The Columbus Fury are a women's 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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History

On 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

Current as of January 7, 2025. [4]

NumberPlayerPositionCollege/ClubHeight
2 Flag of Poland.svg Izabella Rapacz Opposite hitter Temple 6'2"
5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Wilma Rivera Setter Louisville 5'8"
7 Flag of the United States.svg Kate Georgiades Libero Houston 5'9"
8 Flag of the United States.svg Kaylee Cox Outside hitter Western Kentucky 6'3"
10 Flag of the United States.svg Jill Gillen Outside hitter Arkansas 5'7"
11 Flag of Croatia.svg Beta Dumančić Middle blocker Clemson 6'2"
12 Flag of the United States.svg Tori Stringer Setter Louisville 5'11"
13 Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Wenz Opposite hitter Ohio State/Arizona State 6'3"
14 Flag of the United States.svg Janice Leao Middle blocker Miami (FL) 6'3"
16 Flag of the United States.svg Raina Terry Outside hitter Illinois 6'3"
17 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Courtney-Lush Outside hitter Penn State 6'1"
18 Flag of the United States.svg Kaley Rammelsberg Middle blocker Indiana 6'2"
20 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Paula Cerame Libero Indiana 5'8"
24 Flag of the United States.svg Abby Walker Middle blocker Cincinnati 6'1"
30 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Lewis Opposite hitter Oregon 6'3"

References

  1. ↑ "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  2. ↑ "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ↑ "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. ↑ "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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