Florida State Secures 2027 Verbal From Pennsylvania 3A State Runner-Up Joey Curcio
NEW COMMIT: Florida State University has secured a new verbal commitment for Fall 2027, this time from Joey Curcio of Ambler, Pennsylvania. Curcio is a Futures qualifier who specializes in backstroke and butterfly.
He will join Grady Bell in Tallahassee as a member of the Seminoles’ Class of 2031.
Regarding his commitment, he said:
“I am absolutely stoked to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Florida State University! First, I want to thank all the people that have supported me throughout this journey. I would also like to give a special thanks to my mom, my dad, and my sister. Without them, none of this would be possible. Thank you to all my teammates and coaches at La Salle/UDAC for shaping me into the young man I am today. Lastly, a huge thanks to Coach Ben, Coach Barnes, Coach Wood, Coach Neal, and the rest of the FSU coaching staff for giving me this opportunity.”
Curcio trains year-round with Upper Dublin Aquatic Club. He most recently won three individual events at Middle Atlantic Senior Championships in March. Last December at the Katie Ledecky Invitational, he earned 100% best times and finaled in five events. Last summer, he was a finalist in the 50m back and 100m back at Madison Futures.
His best times include:
- 100 back – 47.53
- 200 back – 1:45.55
- 100 fly – 49.39
- 50 free – 20.60
- 100 free – 46.42
- 200 free – 1:48.98
Currently a junior at La Salle College High School, Curcio recently took second in the 100 back and seventh in the 100 fly at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships while helping his team earn silver in the 4×50 medley relay.
Florida State finished sixth at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship.
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