UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State men's tennis head coach Jeff Zinn, has welcomed three newcomers to the roster ahead of the 2023-24 season. Joining the Nittany Lions are Jack Martuccio, Nolan Ranger and Alexander Sterin.
The three players come with decorated backgrounds, having achieved numerous awards and championships throughout their high school careers.
Jack Martuccio
5-10 | Warren, Ohio/Grandview Preparatory School/Evert Tennis Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for head coach Jacob Hernandez at Evert Tennis Academy...Made the doubles final at a J4 ITF Tournament in Florida...Rated by Tennis Recruiting as the No. 76 overall prospect and the No. 4 player in Ohio in the 2023 class.
PERSONAL
Son of Jim and Pam Martuccio…Has siblings named James and Christopher…His aunt attended Penn State…Intends to major in business.
Nolan Ranger
6-2 | Edina, Minn./Edina
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Edina High School for head coach Gary Aasen…Led the Hornets to four section championships, four conference championships, and in three state appearances, securing first, second, and third…Individually, secured second place at two sectionals and placed second and fifth at two state championships…Named a three-time All-Conference player and a two-time MVP…Set multiple records at his high school, having the most 6-0 sets in one season and the quickest high school match played…Ended his high school career with a 24-1 record…Went 22-2 as a junior…As a sophomore, he ended his season going 19-1…Nationally, he was ranked 57th by Tennis Recruiting, 47th in USTA singles, and 29th in USTA doubles...Rated by Tennis Recruiting as the No. 2 prospect in Minnesota in the 2023 class.
PERSONAL
Son of Lars and Michele Ranger…Has two sisters named Elle and Erin…Father, Lars, played professional tennis and secured a national championship win…Intends to major in finance.
Alexander Sterin
5-7 | Richboro, Pa./Council Rock South
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Council Rock South High School under head coach Eric Scholl…Was the SOL champion in 2021 and 2023, won the district championship in 2021, and was a district finalist in 2023…Named PIAA All-State in 2022 and 2023…Was a three-time first team All-League selection…In sophomore year, was the 2021 National L2 doubles champion in New York…During junior year, placed fourth in National L2 doubles, and was ranked 53rd in USTA singles…Had a doubles ranking as high as eighth in the country…Was a doubles quarterfinalist at the National Winter Championship…In his final high school season, he was named the ITF J5 champion and was ranked first in Middle States section…Was the ITF J1 wild card champion for that year…Named the sectional champion for Middle States Championships Singles and Doubles in L3…Ranked as high as 43rd in USTA boys 18-and-under singles…Ranked as high as No. 8 in USTA boys 16-and-under doubles...Rated as a four-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting and as the No. 80 overall prospect and No. 4 prospect in Pennsylvania in the class.
PERSONAL
Son of Gennadiy and Angela Sterin…Has a twin sister, Lizzy, and an older sister, Francesca…His aunt and uncle have both received MBAs at Penn State…Intends to major in finance.
The Men's Tennis team is set to begin their Fall tournament season. The Nittany Lions return seven members from the 2022-23 squad, including All-Big Ten second-team selection Miko Eala.
