January 27, 2026.-Fresh off the strongest performance of her three-year professional career, outside hitter Paige Briggs-Romine of the Grand Rapids Rise has been selected as the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports.
The native of Ortonville, Mich. led the Rise to victory in their only match of the week, a 3-1 win at San Diego on Friday. She had career highs in points (23) and kills (22), while hitting .327. Briggs-Romine led the team with 18 digs (4.5 per set) and was outstanding in serve receive, recording 28 receptions with just one error (86% positive, 46% perfect), while adding one service ace.
On the season, Briggs-Romine leads Grand Rapids in points (66) and kills (55), ranks second in digs (54) and sits third on the team in blocks (9).
The Rise returns to action on Thursday, January 29 when they host the Orlando Valkyries. Fans interested in tickets to the match – or any match in Major League Volleyball – can purchase them via links at the MLV Tickets Central page on the league website.
2026 Major League Volleyball Player of the Week Presented By Franklin Sports
| Date | Player | Team | Position |
| January 27 | Paige Briggs-Romine | Grand Rapids Rise | OH |
| January 20 | Lydia Martyn | Indy Ignite | MB |
| January 13 | Sarah Parsons | Omaha Supernovas | OH |
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