Ali Bastianelli with the San Diego Mojo

Rise Sign Pro Volleyball Federation Top Blocker, Michigan Native Ali Bastianelli

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Bolstering the middle of the court, the Grand Rapids Rise have signed 6-foot-3 middle blocker Alison Ali Bastianelli for the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. It's a homecoming of sorts for the Marysville, Michigan, native, who played last season with the San Diego Mojo and was the League's best blocker by averaging 1.02 blocks per set. I decided to join the Rise because I felt it was time for me ... Full Story