The host Ignite proudly how Indy lit for the PVF-all-star match

February 24, 2025 – Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
Indy Ignite press release

Fisher, Ind. – Indianapolis and Central Indiana, have a proven story that has been carried out by first -class sporting events for decades that have received national and international recognition. Add the All-Star-Match organized by the Indy Ignite on Saturday to this list.

It was the first time that PVF gathered its best players in an arena in his second season to highlight the incredible talent and sportiness that women's professional volleyball league has to offer. A national television audience eagerly faced CBS. And the ignition, in the middle of her first PVF season as a lonely new franchise in 2025, agreed to take over the responsibility of the hosts with valuable months.

From all reports, the all-star match was a great success on and next to the square. A mass of capacity in the Fisher Event Center experienced first -hand the explosive power and the skills of the amazing women who competed. The co-moderator of Celebrity Jalen Rose and Shawn Johnson East entertained the fans before and during the game with interviews and insights. A number of talented local artists delivered musical entertainment during Match breaks. Even the juries, which are part of the Columbus Fury team and are known as “The Mopsters”, were in harmony, dressed black suits and hats and carried out synchronized dance movements when they cleaned the Taraflex surface during the time exceeding.

Everywhere it was a well-choreographed production, combined with a strongly competitive match, which certainly placed the first PVF all-star match among the people of the NBA All-Star games and other world-class sports events that the area hugged and on brought a new level as a host.

“We couldn't be more proud of how well the first PVF all-star match was carried out and how well it was recorded by players and fans,” said Mary Kay Huse, Indy Ignite President and General Manager. “It was certainly a complete team performance by the employees of the Ignite and Pro Volleyball Federation to reduce it in a short time. Fisher's Event Center thank you too. Amazing experience.

“Having a complete house in the Fisher's Event Center and a national television audience was the icing on the cake,” added Huse. “Everyone could see how exciting and intensive women's professional volleyball is and that Indiana knows again how to offer a great marquee event.”

The match winner was determined by the total point of the total points in the three, with Team Shondell training Dave Shondell Dave Shondell from Purdue University. Collier.

Graf Shondell among the many impressed the efforts that the all-star match get under control from both the players and from those behind the scenes.

“It was just incredible,” he said. “I am just so grateful for the opportunity and the fact that I called and asked for it. Enter many people. Number one, the league for such a first -class show amazing what they do so far to do the sport of volleyball To have almost 7,000 people for the first all-star game.

“Today's level of play was remarkable,” added Shondell. “So that you can play with the intensity and focus and the cohesion, it was simply fun to be part of it. It was just a thrill. This type of league will only continue the development of this sport, so it is important that it is important that it is important They do what they do.

Four Ignite players were selected in the All-Star team. Against Hitter Azhani Tealer played for Team Shondell with Setter Sydney Hilley and Libero Kylie Murr in the Collier team. Outside the Hitter Leetor member Meneeh, an ankle injury could not recover, but she was an active cheerleader on her team Shondell teammate on the sidelines.

“Playing in the all-star match was a dream that came true,” said Tealer, who illuminated it with six kills in the third set on the way to 11 points in the game (10 kills, a block).

“Playing the best players in the league who are some of the best players in the world was something that I cannot put into words. The whole event was put together so nicely and put together in the league to put together this platform so that we can show what volleyball looks like in the USA at the highest level.

Hartey was just as impressed after led Team Collier with 14 templates.

“It was an honor to be part of this event, and I think it was really well done,” said Hilley. “I think it was really cool to look my home franchise show and have a sold -out audience for us. It really means a lot and they really came into play. Just to be a part of it and such a high level for I was only impressed by a joint exercise, how we did it and how committed the fans and only make history with some of my best friends, it makes you so funny and an honor to be part of. “

The Ignite returns to the regular season on Thursday when they align the Vegas Thrill. The match time is 8 p.m. Tickets are available on the Ignite website. The match is also transferred live to FS1.

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