Nick Holley and Ethan Wolf to play in the XFL
Volume 2 Issue 7
XFL 3.0 is set to kick off next weekend and two local players are looking to make their mark. Nick Holley, a Whitmer graduate, looks to return to the XFL stage where he made a name for himself. Meanwhile, Ethan Wolf of Minster looks to make his first impression on the league.
Nick Holley was recently featured in an article two weeks ago about his resigning with the Houston Roughnecks. Holley was a standout for the Roughnecks backs in 2020 before the league was shut down. He was a fan favorite and top player. Holley has suffered multiple setbacks due to injury but has bounced back everytime to keep his pro football dream alive. This time around Holley will be one of four running backs on the roster, and only one of two that played at the FBS level. Be sure to watch Houston this season and check out Holley’s superb play.
Ethan Wolf will be making his first appearance in the XFL this season with the DC Defenders. Wolf has bounced around various NFL practice squads before landing in the XFL. Unlike some XFL players, Wolf does have NFL experience. He appeared in two games for the New Orleans Saints back in 2021 and has two receptions to his name. Expect Wolf to be the leading Tight End as he has more experience and played college football at Tennessee. Wolf may end of being not just one of the best players on the team, but in the league as a whole.
Leading Updates
Jared Anderson (Toledo) announced that his next fight will be April 8th in Newark, New Jersey with the opponent TBA.
Zavier Simpson (Lima/Lima Senior) was selected to the NBA G-League Next Up Game.
Trevor Harris (Waldo/Marion Pleasant) to sign with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Andrew Chafin (Wakeman/Western Reserve) signed a 1 year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Notable Game Updates
On February 5th Da’Sean Nelson (Toledo/Rogers) had 13 points in a DePaul loss to Seton Hall.
On February 7th Cli’Ron Hornbeak (Toledo/St. Francis) had 14 points in a Kent State win over Bowling Green State.
On February 7th Dakota Mathias (Elida) had 20 points in a Memphis win over Birmingham.
On February 9th Zia Cooke (Toledo/Rogers) had 15 points in a South Carolina win over Auburn.
On February 9th Dakota Mathias (Elida) had 22 points in a Memphis win over Mexico City.
On February 10th Tahj Staveskie (Sandusky) had 26 points in a Canisius loss to Iona.
On February 10th-11th Noah Koch (Genoa) finished 4th in the shot put and 5th in the weight throw at the Windy City Invite for Indiana.
On February 12th DeAndre Nassar (Bluffton) of Cleveland State defeated Tyler Bates of Kent State in a 5-2 decision.
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