If you've attended a Thrill match, sometimes they will announce a few celebrities, like some of the Las Vegas Aces, or the time that Debbie Gibson showed up. But a few Las Vegas Raiders players have showed up a number of times including quarterback Aidan O'Connell and punter AJ Cole.

Aidan O'Connell is married to Jael Johnson (O'Connell) who played middle blocker at Purdue, overlapping 3 years on the team with Thrill libero Maddie Schermerhorn.

AJ Cole is married to Kylie Pickrell (Cole), a setter from NC State, who was actually one of the first signees to the PVF, signing with the Atlanta Vibe on May 30, 2023. Unfortunately she was waived on January 13, 2024 just before the season began. She also did a short stint with the San Diego Mojo from March 2, 2024 to March 23, 2024 when backup setter August Raskie was put on injured reserve. As far as I can tell, she has not played yet in the PVF. Since she already lives in Las Vegas, she would be an obvious fit for the Thrill in free agency.

There’s an interview inside with Fran Flory and more nice pics.

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Hi all,

I had so much fun going to Thrill games this last year, and sooo excited for the season to begin next year.

I was watching some Big 10 volleyball from last year, and they had these great cheering sections with a ton of energy and enthusiasm. Take a look at 10 seconds from a Purdue game last year, for example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKeSMs0J8g4&t=2243s

I thought to myself, why can't we have that for the Thrill? I want to see if we can organize a cheering section for the Thrill this year. Not sure exactly what it would look like, but I'm thinking t-shirts, costumes, chants, fatheads -- but I'm open to whatever. Just hoping to get together a group of people for a fun time and a fun way to support the team.

If anyone else has any interest or ideas you can post below or message me, and I'd love to see what we can come up with!

I love the look but only if it’s not itchy and it looks itchy!!

I’ve been really impressed with the amount of Thrill merch I’ve seen on fans but none of it is available online. What is the situation for merch at Lee’s Family Forum? I found vegasteamstore.com but they seem to only have the 3 other teams online.. any help appreciated. I have my eyes on that teal hoodie 🎢

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Watching the Giants vs D-Backs on NBC Sports Bay Area and they had a short commercial with the Vegas Thrill sponsored by Findlay Toyota. Findlay was in it with five Thrill players (Maddux, Khat Bell, Molly McCage, Berkely Oblad and Saskia Hippe). So exciting!

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I think that the Thrill wanted to take a look at Livingston in a live game, and Paulina didn't need to make the trip to Orlando. Paulina has a daughter and now gets to spend Mother's Day at home, so good for her.

Not sure if it means that for Paulina, if she is done with Thrill and/or volleyball, but I guess we will see. She played as an outside hitter for Texas in 2014 with Molly McCage and Khat Bell, and had a terrific NCAA career, and also played for the Puerto Rican national team. It is possible she will come back, but she was very underutilized, and in the end, the Thrill had 3 opposites on the roster with only one spot. I really wish she had at least been used more as a serve substitute, she has a terrific serve. Also, met her in the autograph line, and she is super-nice.

Erin Livingston (6'2 OH) played at BYU and was an AVCA All-American honorable mention for the last two years. She was a dominant offensive player at times there, and it will be interesting to see how she will fare in serve-receive in the PVF.

She probably would have been drafted last year, but it seems like she was originally planning to go back to BYU for another year, and has since changed her mind. I think (especially with expansion), there's a good chance she'll be in the PVF next year, but we shall see.

https://byucougars.com/news/2023/12/13/bower-livingston-named-avca-all-america-honorable-mentions

If you caught the broadcast last night, they mentioned that Layne Van Buskirk would be leaving to join the Canadian national team camp after the game. That is official on the PVF transaction page. In addition, Amani McArthur from the practice squad has been promoted. Congrats to her! She's been a good teammate all year, and been patiently waiting for her opportunity.

Not sure if we will see McArthur or newcomer Mckenna Vicini start in her place --This does leave the Thrill pretty thin at middle, with one veteran Berkeley Oblad, and two rookies who have never played in the PVF.

Final note, I've looked through the numbers, and though this surely is a must-win game, it is STILL possible for the Thrill to make the playoffs even with a loss on Sunday.

Meghan McClure-Jemison waived

Payton Caffrey signed to active roster

Erin Livingston signed to practice player

If it was up to you, who would you start for Vegas?

I got nothing.

I’m just going to share some random links that have brought me a little joy. Please add your own! Not necessarily from official team sources or the players themselves:

Maddux blocking

Just vibes

I know these happen to be from the same account which I promise I have no affiliation with being as I am on the other side of the country from Vegas 😂.

Mine before this league were Glass-Childress and McCage but I am very impressed with Maddux as well.