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.

Columbus Fury
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
LeaguePro Volleyball Federation
Based inColumbus, Ohio
ArenaNationwide Arena
ColorsFury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter
     
OwnerJeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow
Head coachÁngel Pérez
Websitecolumbusfury.com

History

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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

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Current as of January 7, 2025.[4]

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

References

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  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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