Leah Napolitano

[Leah Napolitano @lnaportiz]

Congrats Abby! So proud of you! ❤️🖤❤️ #ugagrad

[Leah Napolitano @lnaportiz]

Congrats Abby and Elle!! We love you #ugagrad

[Saint Joseph High School Athletics @SaintJoeSports]

Congratulations to Charlie Grewe and Nick Ortiz on their commitments to continue their football and academic careers at the next level.

Charlie will be attending Southeastern Louisiana University, while Nick will head to Valparaiso University. We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of them.

Note to current Saint Joe student-athletes: Please be sure to notify the Athletics Department of your commitment once it’s finalized so that we can celebrate your accomplishments!

[Saint Joseph High School Athletics @SaintJoeSports]

Congratulations to Kobby Addo, Nick Neilson, Mason Kazmierzak, and Nick Ortiz on being named to the 2025 IFCA Region 2 All-Star Team.

This outstanding group of student-athletes are under consideration for the Indiana North/South All-Star Game.

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

I am so excited to announce my commitment to Valparaiso University. Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout this entire journey, to my coaches, Downey and Boyd, for always believing in me and pushing me to become my best self, to my family who were my biggest fans, and to my teammates for always challenging me in practice, I couldn’t have done this without all of you. Finally, thank you to coaches Waddle and Nank for giving me this opportunity. I’m excited to join the #FIGHT⚔️

@valpoufootball @CoachWaddle @CoachNank @CoachDFiles @SaintJoeSports @SaintJoeFB @Principal_Boyd
@Ricoknowstiktok

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

After a great official visit to @valpoufootball and conversation with @CoachWaddle I am blessed to announce that I have received a D1 offer from Valparaiso University. Thank you to @CoachNank and @CoachDFiles for the hospitality throughout the visit!

#ProtectTheShield #FIGHT_VU

@IndianaPreps @PrepRedzoneIN @ScoutingA1_IN @IndyWeOutHere @SaintJoeFB @SaintJoeSports @Ricoknowstiktok

[Rico Rico @Ricoknowstiktok]

RicoKnows Hidden Gem 2026 OL Nick Ortiz

All-State, All-Area, All Conference,

100+ Pancakes/Knockdowns

6'3, 285lbs, and MEAN!

[Leah Napolitano @lnaportiz]

@MadsPosting lol

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

Proud to announce that I have been named to the Class 4A Senior All-State Team. 💪🏻
@SaintJoeSports @SaintJoeFB @PrepRedzoneIN @IndianaPreps @IndyWeOutHere @ScoutingA1_IN @MB_Weaver @Ricoknowstiktok

[Rico Rico @Ricoknowstiktok]

🚨RicoKnows Hidden Gem🚨

2026 OT Nick Ortiz (@nick_ortiz_65)
6'3, 280lbs, 3.6 GPA
St. Joseph HS, South Bend, Indiana
NCAA#: 2306919361
Ph: 574-383-0310

OT Nick Ortiz plays with the mean streak all OL coaches are looking for. He wins reps at the point of contact and finishes his blocks in the dirt. Ortiz looks like he doesn't skip leg day and uses his leg drive to win reps. Ortiz is getting an FCS grade from me, but he is recovering from an injury, and it may leave some staffs second guessing an offer. If you're a coaching staff and you hesitate to offer the young man, you could be missing out on a 2-3 year starter for your program.

I'm ranking Nick Ortiz as my No.2 ranked Hidden Gem among OTs still available.

Hidden Gem OTs Transfers/HS (in rank order):
FBS/FCS Caliber
@OJRusher – HS – 2027 – KS
@nick_ortiz_65 – HS – 2026 - IN
@jmcgrath66 – HS – 2026 - MA
@bigdeucefb – Developmental – 2027 - NJ
@BeaufilsRonin - FCS Ceiling - 2026 – IL

[Saint Joseph High School Athletics @SaintJoeSports]

.@SaintJoeGBB is back in action tonight! Varsity takes on St. Thomas More Academy at home at 7:30 PM. The C Team takes on Penn at 6:00 PM. Good luck and Go Huskies!

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

Back like I never left…
so excited to compete for a sectional championship next friday. Coaches, just 6 seconds of your time, and I promise you, there is more where this came from. Film will be up shortly. 🥞🥞 #win #underrated #pancake @SaintJoeFB @CoachZackGoodFB @coach_wwright @IndianaPreps @PrepRedzoneIN @ScoutingA1_IN @IndyWeOutHere

[Sean P. Gallagher @spg33]

@nick_ortiz_65 still serving 🥞 under #fridaynightlights #playoffs GO HUSKIES!!

[South Bend Saint Joe Football @SaintJoeFB]

Final from Rice Field
Saint Joe 21
Elkhart 14

[South Bend Saint Joe Football @SaintJoeFB]

Final from Father Bly Field
Saint Joe 31
Marian 0

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

Wanted to share two clips from many good plays from the game, dominating the man across from me. Prepping each and every day to continue the hot streak against Marian this week! 4-0🔜
@IndyWeOutHere @PrepRedzoneIN @SaintJoeFB @CoachZackGoodFB @coach_wwright #Undefeated

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

RFK Jr is going to tell the world that vaccines cause autism because it's something that he has believed all his life despite all evidence to the contrary

No new evidence has come to light to support this. Its simply not true.

Doesn't matter. He's decided

Dangerous moment.

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

Excited to announce my first game day visit of the season this Saturday at Indiana University! Thank you so much for the invite @MattWilsonDPP! Excited for what’s to come! @IndianaFootball @PrepRedzoneIN @IndyWeOutHere @CoachZackGoodFB @coach_wwright @SaintJoeFB

[Nick Ortiz @nick_ortiz_65]

A great win last friday against Lakeland High School. Great win, 36-6. After being doubted all week, we came to play! excited for a great season ahead! Here are some highlights from the game. @CoachZackGoodFB @PrepRedzoneIN @coach_wwright @SaintJoeFB https://t.co/0j3bV1BsDD