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USA Today
2 days ago
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Michigan libero Mallory Johnson commits to Nebraska volleyball
Michigan libero Mallory Johnson commits to Nebraska volleyball Nebraska volleyball's 2027 commitment class continues to grow following another commitment announcement. Libero Mallory Johnson posted on social media that she is committing to the Huskers. 'First, I want to thank my family. You are my rock, and I'm forever grateful for your love and support. You inspire me to be a better person every day! I also want to thank my FarOut family. To my coaches, thank you for pushing me to improve daily. To my teammates, thank you for being my best friends. And lastly, a huge thank you to the entire Nebraska staff, especially Coach Dani, Coach Jaylen, Coach Kelly, and Coach Brennan, for this opportunity of a lifetime. I'm so excited and grateful to start this new chapter!' Johnson joins fellow libero Pulelehua "Hua" Laikona, outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon, middle blocker Kendall Omoruyi, and setter Malorie Boesiger in the 2027 class. The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist plays for Byron Center High School and is the top player in the state of Michigan. The Eagles finished their 2024 season in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Final. Johnson also plays club volleyball for Far Out in Grand Rapids. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Class of 2027 recruit announces commitment to Nebraska volleyball
Class of 2027 recruit announces commitment to Nebraska volleyball Nebraska volleyball continues to rack up 2027 commits by landing a libero. Mesa, Arizona native Pulelehua 'Hua' Laikona announced her commitment to the Huskers on social media Tuesday. 'Mahalo Ke Akua! Thank you, God, you have been so good to me!' she said in her post. 'I'm deeply blessed, truly humbled, and extremely grateful to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Nebraska.' Laikona plays both libero and outside hitter. The 5-foot-8 recruit totaled 348 kills to average 3.3 per set in 2024 for Mesa High School, earning a .289 hitting percentage. She also added 2.7 digs per set with 291 total digs and recorded 83 assists and 33 aces last season. She also plays for the Arizona Storm with fellow 2027 Husker middle commit Kendall Omoruyi, freshman outside hitter Teraya Sigler, and middle blocker Kenna Cogill. Laikona joins the class of 2027 alongside Omoruy, setter Malorie Boesiger, libero Mallory Johnson, and outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
No. 1 ranked 2027 recruit Kendall Omoruyi commits to Nebraska volleyball
No. 1 ranked 2027 recruit Kendall Omoruyi commits to Nebraska volleyball Nebraska volleyball landed its second 2027 commit late Monday. Middle blocker Kendall Omoruyi announced on social media her commitment to the Huskers. Malorie Boesiger, younger sister of current Husker Maisie Boesiger, announced her commitment to Nebraska early Monday. Omoruyi is the No. 1-ranked recruit in the nation by making her the first No. 1-ranked recruit to commit to Nebraska under first-year head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. "I am incredibly excited and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to play at the University of Nebraska!" Omoruyi said in her post. "First and foremost, I want to thank God for everything he has done for me and guiding me in the right path. I would like to thank my Mom for all of her support and sacrifices that she has made for me to be in this position." Omoruyi is entering her junior year at Casteel High School after hitting .342 and recording 281 kills and 82 blocks in her sophomore season, averaging 2.7 kills per set and 0.8 blocks per set. She played at Sunnyslope High School her freshman year, hitting .309 and averaging 2.3 kills per set and 1.1 blocks per set. The future Husker also thanked her coaches and teammates who helped her along the way. "To my family that have pushed me in so many ways and sparked that internal drive. I would also like to thank my club (Arizona Storm Elite) and my coach Terri for the past 4 years! You have helped me so much on my journey and I couldn't be more thankful. To my Storm Sisters, I love you all so much and I couldn't imagine having this opportunity without you. And with that being said... GO BIG RED" The 6-foot-4, Gilbert, Arizona native also played for the U.S. junior national volleyball team this past summer and is in a pool of players who will have a chance to make a U.S. roster again this coming August. She currently plays club volleyball with the Arizona Storm, the same club that housed current Husker Teraya Sigler, Kenna Cogill and former Husker Lauren Stivrins. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
4 days ago
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Nebraska wide receiver Dane Key has high praise for Dylan Raiola
Nebraska wide receiver Dane Key has high praise for Dylan Raiola Nebraska football wide receiver Dane Key is excited to work with quarterback Dylan Raiola. Not only that, he has confidence in the second-year quarterback, as the Huskers look to take a leap in 2025. Key transferred over to the Huskers from the Kentucky Wildcats in December. He is coming off a season that saw him record 47 catches for 715 yards and two touchdowns. He had two games of over 100 receiving yards, as he became one of the most explosive offensive weapons for the Wildcats last season. Now, he has high hopes for Raiola, as the latter enters his second season. He spoke with NebOn3's Pete Nakos about this upcoming season and why he likes the quarterback. 'He's just the total quarterback,' Key said. 'He's a leader. Everybody respects him around the building, not only because he's the quarterback. The kid's got a great work ethic. He doesn't stop working. That's what you want out of your quarterback.' Key is certainly a solid addition to a young wide receiver room. He has the chance to be one of the best receivers in the Big Ten this upcoming season, and he undoubtedly has confidence in his quarterback. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Nebraska getting visit from key running back target this weekend
Nebraska football is set to host class of 2026 running back target Jamal Rule. He is coming to Lincoln from June 13- 15th. Rule is the 41st overall running back in the 2026 class and the 31st overall player in his class from the state of North Carolina, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He has visited Nebraska once before Friday's visit. He took a trip to Lincoln on November 23, 2024. The running back has had a busy summer. He took a visit to Syracuse on May 30, Virginia Tech on June 6, and has a visit set up for Michigan State on June 20. All of these visits will be official. Rule ran for 1,236 yards and 15 touchdowns last year. He had seven games of 100 yards or more, and averaged 176.6 yards per contest, per statistics from The Huskers are trying to add one more running back for the 2026 class. Rule would be a key get, with other targets beginning to come off the board. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska football running back target Jamal Rule visiting campus
