NAIA Volley Report Partners with Nautical Bowls Frankfort for ONU Tiger Kickoff

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LA GRANDE, Ore. — NAIA Volley Report is proud to announce a partnership with Nautical Bowls Frankfort for its coverage of the 2026 ONU Tiger Kickoff, one of the premier preseason volleyball events in the NAIA.

As part of the partnership, Nautical Bowls Frankfort will serve as the Platinum Sponsor of NAIA Volley Report's event coverage and the Official Recovery Bowl of the ONU Tiger Kickoff. The partnership will include branded Player of the Game graphics, post-match interviews, social media features, live show recognition, and special promotional opportunities throughout the tournament in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

"We're excited to partner with Nautical Bowls Frankfort for the ONU Tiger Kickoff," said Danny Amezquita, founder of NAIA Volley Report. "Their commitment to providing gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, soy-free and all-natural food options packed with essential vitamins and nutrients aligns perfectly with the student-athletes, coaches and families who make the NAIA volleyball community so special. We want our athletes to fuel their bodies with quality nutrition that supports performance, recovery and overall well-being, and Nautical Bowls shares that same commitment. We're grateful for their support as we continue expanding our coverage of the sport."

Throughout the event, NAIA Volley Report will provide wall-to-wall coverage, including Player of the Game interviews, coach interviews, live shows, match highlights and social media content featuring teams from across the country. The partnership will also highlight the importance of athlete nutrition and recovery, with Nautical Bowls serving as the Official Recovery Bowl of the ONU Tiger Kickoff.

NAIA Volley Report is also excited to welcome Isaiah Cline as the official videographer for the event, helping bring fans closer to the action through enhanced video coverage and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

"Volleyball demands endurance, focus and heart, and we believe the fuel you choose matters," said Briley Birkey of Nautical Bowls Frankfort. "At Nautical Bowls Frankfort, we're proud to serve bowls crafted with açaí, pitaya and other natural fruits, giving athletes a delicious way to refuel with ingredients they can feel good about. We're honored to partner with the ONU Tiger Kickoff and NAIA Volley Report to celebrate the dedication, teamwork and determination these athletes bring to every serve, every spike and every point. We can't wait to welcome athletes, families, and fans into our store and be part of such an exciting weekend for the NAIA volleyball community."

The ONU Tiger Kickoff is scheduled for Aug. 14-15 in Bourbonnais, Illinois, and annually features many of the top NAIA volleyball programs. Fans can follow NAIA Volley Report throughout the event for interviews, highlights, live coverage, and exclusive content from one of the most anticipated opening weekends of the season. Click here to see the schedule of the ONU Tiger Kickoff.