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 an American professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio. One of the seven charter members of the Pro Volleyball Federation, the Fury began play for the league's inaugural 2024 season. The Fury play 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 March 21, 2024. [4]

NumberPlayerPositionHeight
1 Flag of the United States.svg Rainelle Jones Middle blocker6'3"
2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Raymariely Santos Setter5'10"
3 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Valeria León Libero5'6"
6 Flag of Spain.svg Maria Schlegel Outside hitter6'0"
7 Flag of the United States.svg Asjia O'Neal Middle blocker6'3"
8 Flag of the United States.svg Reagan Cooper Outside hitter6'2"
9 Flag of the United States.svg Samantha Drechsel Opposite hitter6'4"
12 Flag of the United States.svg Tori Stringer Setter5'11"
13 Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Wenz Opposite hitter6'3"
15 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ivania Ortiz DeJesus Outside hitter/libero5'10"
16 Flag of the United States.svg Jenna Rosenthal Middle blocker6'6"
17 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Courtney-Lush Outside hitter6'1"
18 Flag of the United States.svg Jenaisya Moore Outside hitter6'0"
23 Flag of the United States.svg Kaitlyn Hord Middle blocker6'4"

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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.