Brent Wagner

Lincoln

Sports Reporter at Lincoln Journal Star

Sports reporter for the Lincoln Journal Star. Email: [email protected]

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Articles

How Nebraska commit Kendall Omoruyi got the early nod as the nation's No. 1 recruit

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

If you walked into the Arizona Storm club volleyball practice facility in Phoenix, it wouldn’t take you long to figure out which player was the nation’s No. 1-ranked recruit for her class and a future Husker. The fact that Kendall Omoruyi is 6-foot-4 helps, but height alone doesn't make a great player. Terri Spann, the owner of Arizona Storm and Omoruyi’s coach, said Omoruyi can jump and touch 10 feet, 5 inches. “She’s always been kind of a freak of nature naturally. She stands out,” Spann said.
Gatorade award the latest honor for Gretna East girls soccer star

1 week ago | journalstar.com | Brent Wagner

For the second year in a row, Gretna East senior forward Sonora DeFini has been selected as the Nebraska Gatorade player of the year for girls soccer. In addition to her performance on the soccer field, the selection committee also evaluates academics, character and community service. By winning the award, DeFini gets to select a social impact partner in Omaha to receive a $1,000 grant. DeFini was previously named the player of the year for the Lincoln Journal Star all-state team.
Nebraska volleyball adds another defensive specialist to growing 2027 class

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

The Nebraska volleyball program under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly still has a big emphasis on recruiting defensive specialists, with the Huskers adding two in the 2027 recruiting class for high school juniors. Mallory Johnson from Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced her commitment to the Huskers late Tuesday, giving Nebraska two defensive specialists in the class. The other is Pulelehua Laikona from Gilbert, Arizona.
Lexi Rodriguez's VNL debut a memorable one - 5 sets, sold-out Serbia crowd

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

In her first-ever appearance with the top United States women’s national volleyball team, former Husker Lexi Rodriguez helped the Americans beat Serbia in five sets on Wednesday in front of a sold-out crowd in Belgrade, Serbia. The Americans held on to win the Volleyball Nations League match 25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 22-25, 15-11. The U.S. (2-3) earned its second consecutive win while Serbia fell to 0-5. The U.S. women will play Poland (4-1) on Thursday.
Nebraska volleyball gets fourth commit of 2027 cycle from No. 10-ranked recruit Witherspoon

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

Dani Busboom Kelly, Jaylen Reyes and the Nebraska volleyball program are the envy of many coaches in the Nebraska athletic department after quickly getting four commits for its next group of recruits. Busboom Kelly is four months into the job as head coach, while Reyes is Nebraska’s recruiting coordinator who spent many days on the road over the past few years in preparation for this week.
No. 1-ranked recruit in Class of 2027 commits to Nebraska volleyball

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Brent Wagner

The first recruiting class with Dani Busboom Kelly as Nebraska volleyball coach now has the No. 1-ranked recruit. Kendall Omoruyi announced her commitment to the Huskers' 2027 recruting class on social media late Monday. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona. Last summer, she played for the U.S. junior national volleyball team, and she’s in a pool of players who will have a chance to make a U.S. roster again in August.
Make it 3 commits for Nebraska volleyball, which adds Pulelehua Laikona

1 week ago | omaha.com | Brent Wagner

Some of the top high school volleyball players in Arizona have their eyes on Nebraska. Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class now has two players from the Grand Canyon State after defensive specialist Pulelehua Laikona announced her commitment to the Huskers on Tuesday afternoon. She’s from Mesa, Arizona, and the 10th-ranked player nationally at her position according to recruiting website PrepDig.
No. 1-ranked recruit in Class of 2027 commits to Nebraska volleyball

1 week ago | kearneyhub.com | Brent Wagner

The first recruiting class with Dani Busboom Kelly as Nebraska volleyball coach now has the No. 1-ranked recruit. Kendall Omoruyi announced her commitment to the Huskers' 2027 recruting class on social media late Monday. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona. Last summer, she played for the U.S. junior national volleyball team, and she’s in a pool of players who will have a chance to make a U.S. roster again in August.
Make it 3 commits for Nebraska volleyball, which adds Pulelehua Laikona

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

Some of the top high school volleyball players in Arizona have their eyes on Nebraska. Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class now has two players from the Grand Canyon State after defensive specialist Pulelehua Laikona announced her commitment to the Huskers on Tuesday afternoon. She’s from Gilbert, Arizona, and the 10th-ranked player nationally at her position, according to recruiting website PrepDig.
No. 1-ranked recruit in Class of 2027 commits to Nebraska volleyball

1 week ago | huskerextra.com | Brent Wagner

The first recruiting class with Dani Busboom Kelly as Nebraska volleyball coach now has the No. 1-ranked recruit. Kendall Omoruyi announced her commitment to the Huskers' 2027 class on social media late Monday. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona. Last summer, she played for the U.S. junior national volleyball team, and she’s in a pool of players who will have a chance to make a U.S. roster again in August. Omoruyi is considered the No. 1-ranked recruit in the nation by PrepDig.