Grand Rapids Rise middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan

Rise Take Defending Champs Orlando to Five Before Falling in Season Opener

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Grand Rapids Rise attempted to spoil the championship banner night for the defending champion Orlando Valkyries, seizing a 2-1 lead through the first three sets. Orlando had other plans, storming back to take the final two sets to claim a 3-2 season-opening victory by set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-4. The Valkyries have now won four in a row against the Rise, including back-to-back five-set... Full Story