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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Nebraska kicker transfers to Sam Houston State for 2025 season
Former Nebraska kicker transfers to Sam Houston State for 2025 season A former Nebraska kicker has found his new home. Nico Ottomanelli will kick for Sam Houston State in 2025. Ottomanelli was a member of the Huskers' 2024 recruiting class. He was ranked as the No. 1 kicker in the state of New Jersey that year, playing for Northern Valley Regional High School. He was 14-of-17 on field goals in his prep career. As a senior, he was 6-of-8 field goals with 48 extra points. In his junior season, Ottomanelli was 4-of-5 on field goals with a long of 46 yards. The New Jersey native was a redshirt this past season and did not appear in a game. The Huskers are now left with two kickers on their roster. Sophomores Tristan Alvano and John Hohl will battle for the starting job this fall. Nebraska struggled last season in kicking, with Hohl and Alvano finishing 13-of-19 field goals. Ottomanelli will have four years of eligibility remaining. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Harvard-bound star leads Garden City to back-to-back Woodstick Classic titles over Manhasset
Call it the Ottomanelli empire. Garden City lacrosse standout midfielder Tori Ottomanelli has played a crucial role in securing the coveted Woodstick Classic title against arch rival Manhasset in back-to-back seasons. 'The tradition of this game is just something that we look forward to every year,' Ottomanelli, a senior midfielder who will play at Harvard next year, told The Post. Advertisement 3 Tori Ottomanelli of the Garden City girls lacrosse team battles rival Manhasset. Garden City Athletics Last year, she netted the 9-8 overtime winner — which came with more 'relief' than celebration, she said — and put away four goals to help put GC over the top, 12-5. As if her final Woodstick Classic wasn't enough hype, it also landed on Ottomanelli's 18th birthday. She said the win was 'the best gift' she could have gotten with the 13-2 squad. 'We were constantly pushing each other, getting better and better, and being super excited, amped up to play in this one … especially for me since it was my last.' Advertisement 3 Tori Ottomanelli celebrates with her Garden City teammates over defeating Manhasset in the Woodstick Classic. Garden City Athletics The storied LI lacrosse rivalry has her ready to take on the Ivy League. 'Everyone is just super talented,' Ottomanelli said. 'When you surround yourself with people who have so much talent, also just such great personality, it makes you better on and off the field.' Advertisement 3 Tori Ottomanelli of the Garden City girls lacrosse team. Garden City Athletics Girls softball features a high-octane clash as 13-4 Port Washington, which had a seven-game winning streak earlier in the year, faces a strong 11-3 East Rockaway, which enjoyed its own eight-game heater this season, Saturday at 6 p.m. In baseball, the streaks run similarly as Riverhead, 12-4 as of Thursday morning, has won its last 10 and looks to stay strong against 6-7 William Floyd on the road at 4 p.m. Friday.
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska kicker enters transfer portal
Nebraska kicker enters transfer portal A Nebraska kicker has departed the program. Nico Ottomanelli officially entered the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining. Ottomanelli was a member of the Huskers' 2024 recruiting class. He was ranked as the No. 1 kicker in the state of New Jersey that year, playing for Northern Valley Regional High School. He was 14-of-17 on field goals in his prep career. As a senior, he was 6-of-8 field goals with 48 extra points. In his junior season, Ottomanelli was 4-of-5 on field goals with a long of 46 yards. "I would first like to thank God for allowing me to play the game that I love. I would also like to thank Coach Rhule, Coach Foley, Coach Martin, and Brett Maher for giving me an opportunity to be part of Nebraska Football. I am grateful for all my memories, teammates, and coaches that I have come across throughout my time here. With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility left." The New Jersey native was a redshirt this past season and did not appear in a game. The Huskers are now left with two kickers on their roster. Sophomores Tristan Alvano and John Hohl will battle for the starting job this fall. The Huskers struggled last season in kicking, with Hohl and Alvano finishing 13-of-19 field goals. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
