Ray Costa
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2021-22
• Posted a 4-6 record with action in three open tournaments
• Competed at the Southeast Open (11/7), Mat Town Open (11/28) and Appalachian Open (1/29)
• Went 2-2 at both the Mat Town Open and the Appalachian Open
2020-21
• Posted a 2-2 record on the season
• Did not see action in a dual match
• Went 2-2 at the Appalachian State Individual Quad (1/2) to start the season
• Posted wins by fall and tech fall at App State’s tournament
• All four of his matches were decided by bonus points
2019-20
• Posted a 10-10 record in his redshirt season at 149 pounds
• Competed in five open tournaments throughout the year
• Wrestled at the Southeast Open (11/3), Wolfpack Open (11/17), Franklin & Marshall Open (1/4), Mat Town Open II (2/23) and National Collegiate Open (3/1)
• Went 3-2 at the Southeast Open and at the Mat Town Open II
• Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
• Two-time Nassau County champion
• Five-time All-Nassau County
• School record holder for wins (170)
• School record holder for pins (99)
• New York State place winner 2018 (6th)
• Two year varsity football player
• All-Nassau County recognition for football
• All-New York State recognition for football
• Long Island champion offensive MVP
PERSONAL
• Son of Ray and Claire Costa
• Has a younger brother, Louis
• Has three sisters, Grace, Erin, and Margot
• His father, Ray, played Football at the University of Albany (1984-1985)
• His mother, Claire, swam at the University of Albany (1982-1986)
• Ran an ALS research charity his senior year in honor of his coach
• Major: Arts & Sciences Undeclared