Columbus Fury Explained

Team:Columbus Fury
Founded:2023
Sport:Volleyball
Current:2024 Columbus Fury season
League:Pro Volleyball Federation
Arena:Nationwide Arena
City:Columbus, Ohio
Colors:Fury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter
Owner:Jeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow
Coach:Ángel Pérez

The Columbus Fury are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team 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.

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 Rainelle JonesMiddle blocker6'3"
2 Raymariely SantosSetter5'10"
3 Valeria LeónLibero5'6"
6 Maria SchlegelOutside hitter6'0"
7 Asjia O'NealMiddle blocker6'3"
8 Reagan CooperOutside hitter6'2"
9 Samantha DrechselOpposite hitter6'4"
12 Tori StringerSetter5'11"
13 Ashley WenzOpposite hitter6'3"
15 Ivania Ortiz DeJesusOutside hitter/libero5'10"
16 Jenna RosenthalMiddle blocker6'6"
17 Megan Courtney-LushOutside hitter6'1"
18 Jenaisya MooreOutside hitter6'0"
23 Kaitlyn HordMiddle blocker6'4"

External links

Notes and References

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