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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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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
| Based in | Columbus, Ohio |
| Arena | Nationwide Arena |
| Colors | Fury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter |
| Owner | Jeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow |
| Head coach | Ángel Pérez |
| Website | columbusfury |
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]
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rainelle Jones
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Middle blocker | 6'3" |
| 2 |  Raymariely Santos
|
Setter | 5'10" |
| 3 | Valeria León
|
Libero | 5'6" |
| 6 |  Maria Schlegel
|
Outside hitter | 6'0" |
| 7 | Asjia O'Neal
|
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
| 8 | Reagan Cooper
|
Outside hitter | 6'2" |
| 9 | Samantha Drechsel
|
Opposite hitter | 6'4" |
| 12 | Tori Stringer
|
Setter | 5'11" |
| 13 | Ashley Wenz
|
Opposite hitter | 6'3" |
| 15 | Ivania Ortiz DeJesus
|
Outside hitter/libero | 5'10" |
| 16 | Jenna Rosenthal
|
Middle blocker | 6'6" |
| 17 | Megan Courtney-Lush
|
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
| 18 | Jenaisya Moore
|
Outside hitter | 6'0" |
| 23 | Kaitlyn Hord
|
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
References
- ^ "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
