Vegas Thrill Explained

Team:Vegas Thrill
Founded:2023
Sport:Volleyball
Current:2024 San Diego Mojo season
League:Pro Volleyball Federation
Arena:Lee's Family Forum
City:Henderson, Nevada
Colors:Turquoise, navy blue, tan and gold
Owner:Andy Abboud, Jon Bruning & others
Coach:Fran Flory

The Vegas Thrill are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Thrill began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Lee's Family Forum in nearby Henderson, Nevada.

History

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

Current as of April 03, 2024.[4]

NumberPlayerPositionHeight
1 Khat BellOutside hitter6'2"
4 Kylie MurrLibero5'6"
5 Molly McCageMiddle blocker6'3"
6 Alisha Glass-ChildressSetter6'0"
7 Layne Van BuskirkMiddle blocker6'4"
9 Hannah PukisSetter5'11"
10 Paulina Prieto-CerameOutside hitter6'2"
11 Hannah MadduxOutside hitter6'2"
12 Berkeley ObladMiddle blocker6'4"
15 Gabby GonzalesOutside hitter6'3"
17 Kenna SauerOutside hitter6'1"
21 Ainise HaviliSetter5'10"
24 Meghan JemisonOutside Hitter6’0”
91 Saskia HippeOpposite hitter6'1"

Practice squad

NumberPlayerPositionHeight
2 Madison SchermerhornLibero5'10"
19 Amani McArthurMiddle blocker6'3"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-10-11 . Las Vegas Named Seventh Team for 2024 Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Season . 2024-01-21 . Pro Volleyball Federation.
  2. News: 2023-10-11 . Professional volleyball league adds new franchise in Las Vegas . 2024-01-21 . KSNV.
  3. News: Wright . Jarah . 2023-11-29 . 'It's our time': Vegas Thrill ready to ace inaugural season . 2024-01-21 . KTNV-TV.
  4. Web site: Roster . 2024-04-03 . Vegas Thrill.