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🏐 Order on the court

Columbus Fury set to start first-ever professional volleyball season
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Fury will play two home games and two road games in February. | Photos via @columbusfury
If we know one thing about Columbus: We are passionate sports fans.

So, you can understand why we are so excited about the newest professional volleyball team, Columbus Fury. The season begins on Friday, Feb. 16 in Orlando, but our eyes are set on the home opener: Wednesday, Feb. 21 against the Ohama Supernovas.

This game is the first-ever home game for Fury, marking a historic moment for the new team. It will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. and live streamed on Stadium. Tickets range from $28 to $150+.

Of course, we had to scan the roster to see if there were any Buckeyes. Spoiler alert: There are three.
  • No. 13 Ashley Wenz | Position: Opposite Hitter | Wenz spent four years with Ohio State, 2014-17, and earned an All-Big Ten honorable mention in her senior year.
  • No. 18 Jenaisya Moore | Position: Opposite Hitter | Moore spent four years with Ohio State, 2019-2022, and was an OSU Scholar Athlete three years in a row.
  • No. 3 Valeria Leon | Position: Lobero | Leon was a star in her four years at Ohio State, 2013-16, and finished her career as the all-time leader in total digs and digs per set.
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Middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord (23) spent her collegiate career at Penn State and Nebraska. | Photos via @columbusfury

The team is head coached by Ángel Pérez, a former international player who is considered one of the best male volleyball players of all-time. No biggie. He also has experience as a coach, winning back-to-back Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League championships.

Fury is part of the Professional Volleyball Federation which was launched in February 2023. It quickly gained star power, with investments from professional athletes like Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Can’t make it on Wednesday, Feb. 21? Fury will return to Nationwide on Monday, Feb. 26 to face Vegas Thrill at 7 p.m.
Asked

Which Columbus sports team is your favorite?
A. Columbus Blue Jackets
B. Columbus Clippers
C. Columbus Crew
D. Columbus Fury
E. Ohio State Buckeyes
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Events
Monday, Feb. 5
  • The Record Company | Monday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District | $25 | Spend an evening with this LA-based blues and rock band.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
  • Keg Tapping | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Hofbräuhaus Restaurant & Brewery, 800 Goodale Blvd., Grandview | Cost of purchase | Be one of the first in the city to drink a Doppel Bock, a full-bodied lager boasting an 8% ABV.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
  • Super Bowl LVIII Party Kits and Soup Drive | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Broad Street Food Pantry, 760 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Volunteer to create kits for local families to enjoy during the big game.
Thursday, Feb. 8
  • Friends & Lovers Plant Party | Thursdsay, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Brass Hand, 3327 N. High St., Short North | $35 | Learn how to pot and care for plants, plus get creative at the cactus charm bar.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Ampersand Asian Supper Club plans to open a new location at 21 W. College St. in Westerville. This will be the second soup spot for the Short North-based eatery known for its upscale bowls of ramen. An opening date was not announced. (NBC4)
Development
  • Intel is delaying the expected opening of its $20 billion semiconductors in New Albany from 2025 to 2026, according to an article by the Wall Street Journal. Intel officials cited “market conditions” and a “slow distribution of grants” for the delay. (10TV)
Closing
  • Walmart will close its store at 3579 S. High St. on Friday, Feb. 16. While the retail and grocery side will close on that day, the pharmacy will remain open until Monday, March 4. (Columbus Business First)
Weather
  • Ohio will have an early spring in 2024 — that is if you trust a groundhog. Buckeye Chuck, the beloved weather predicting groundhog in Marion, Ohio, did not see his shadow on Friday morning, meaning spring is arriving early for Ohioans. (10TV)
State
  • The top Super Bowl food in Ohio is buffalo wings, according to a study by Fox Sports analyzing Google trends. Does this include to buffalo chicken dip? Asking for a friend because we think that’s a little more accurate...
Ranked

🍺 Raise your glass (and vote)

Help vote Columbus as the Best Beer City in the US
The beers will be pourin’ at Beerfest 2022. | Photo by @ColumbusBrewingCompany
Make a toast to the holidays with these Christmas beers made in Columbus. | Photo by @columbusbrewingcompany
The only thing easier than drinking local beer is voting for it.

USA Today is back with its 10Best Awards and Columbus was nominated as one of the top 20 beer cities in the US. No surprise to us — now it’s time to clutch a victory. You can vote once per day from now until Monday, Feb. 26 at noon. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 8.

The Arch City is currently 9th on the leader board, out ranking metros like New York City (20th) and Los Angeles (19th). However, there’s still work to be done in order to beat these cities:
  • 8th: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 7th: Ashville, North Carolina
  • 6th: Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 5th: Jacksonville, Florida
  • 4th: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 3rd: Richmond, Virginia
  • 2nd: Fort Collins, Colorado
  • 1st: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
With breweries like Seventh Son Brewing, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, and Land-Grant Brewing Co., we think we’re a shoe in for first place. Which breweries do you think deserve this recognition? Tell us.
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
My previous job before CBUStoday was at the Marion Star in Marion, Ohio. I still remember when the Groundhog Day story was handed out. I dodged the assignment, meaning my co-worker had to make her way into Marion before the sun rose to see if a groundhog saw its shadow. Journalism is a weird job sometimes, but I love it.
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