By Patrick Brady ‘26
Junior Danny Costello made a fantastic run downstate for the Brother Rice wrestling team this past week.
Costello placed fifth in the 215 pound weight division. Senior teammate Colin Goggin said, ¨It was fantastic to see one of our younger guys do so well downstate.”
Last year, Danny went downstate and finished fourth, while his freshmen year he placed sixth.
Senior Logan Connors said, “It’s always great to see guys I know go down and do so well so many years in a row now.¨
Senior third place finisher Oliver Davis said, “It meant a lot to me to be able to represent the school with him as we went downstate.¨ The wrestling team had two other state placers in an improved year for the team.
Costello’s entered his state run with a record of 22-6 and placed second in his sectional. Costello also plays football and wears the number 54 for the Crusaders. Costello hopes to go back to back on the football field next year as well.
The Crusaders were bumped up a division, putting them in with power house teams all year. They were able to hold their own in one of the best divisions in the country.
Costello has wrestled for three years at Brother Rice and hopes to return to state next year with a shot to win it all. Unfortunately, the team did not qualify for the team meet that will be a goal for the upcoming team.
