The Vegas Thrill are an American professional indoor volleyball team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the seven charter members of the Pro Volleyball Federation, the Thrill are set to begin play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The Thrill play their home games at Lee's Family Forum in nearby Henderson, Nevada.
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
| Based in | Henderson, Nevada |
| Arena | Lee's Family Forum |
| Colors | Turquoise, navy blue, tan and gold |
| Owner | Andy Abboud, Jon Bruning & others |
| Head coach | Fran Flory |
| Website | vegasthrill |
History edit
On October 11, 2023, Las Vegas was announced as the seventh and final city to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season, owned by local political leader Andy Abboud and former Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning. On that same day, former LSU Tigers women's beach volleyball coach Fran Flory was named as the team's inaugural head coach.[1][2] The Thrill name, logo and colors were announced on November 29.[3]
Roster edit
Current as of April 03, 2024.[4]
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Khat Bell
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Outside hitter | 6'2" |
| 4 | Kylie Murr
|
Libero | 5'6" |
| 5 | Molly McCage
|
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
| 6 | Alisha Glass-Childress
|
Setter | 6'0" |
| 7 |  Layne Van Buskirk
|
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
| 9 | Hannah Pukis
|
Setter | 5'11" |
| 10 | Paulina Prieto-Cerame
|
Outside hitter | 6'2" |
| 11 | Hannah Maddux
|
Outside hitter | 6'2" |
| 12 | Berkeley Oblad
|
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
| 15 | Gabby Gonzales
|
Outside hitter | 6'3" |
| 17 | Kenna Sauer
|
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
| 21 | Ainise Havili
|
Setter | 5'10" |
| 24 | Meghan Jemison
|
Outside Hitter | 6’0” |
| 91 |  Saskia Hippe
|
Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
Practice squad edit
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Madison Schermerhorn
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Libero | 5'10" |
| 19 | Amani McArthur
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Middle blocker | 6'3" |
References edit
- ^ "Las Vegas Named Seventh Team for 2024 Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Season". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Professional volleyball league adds new franchise in Las Vegas". KSNV. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Wright, Jarah (2023-11-29). "'It's our time': Vegas Thrill ready to ace inaugural season". KTNV-TV. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Roster". Vegas Thrill. Retrieved 2024-04-03.