Telli McCullough honors late brother Mario on Cathedral football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
At Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, junior running back Telli McCullough honors his late brother, Mario, who was killed in March 2020. Mario's No. 2 jersey has become a pivotal symbol for the team, worn by selected players to celebrate his legacy. Telli has emerged as a key player this season, collaborating with senior Xavier Dangerfield in a two-back offensive set. The Irish currently rank third in Class 5A, reflecting the legacy of hard work embodied by Mario and continued by Telli and his teammates.
- •Mario McCullough was tragically killed at age 17 in 2020.
- •Telli McCullough has become a significant player for Cathedral this season.
- •The team honors Mario by allowing players to wear his No. 2 jersey.
- •Cathedral is ranked third in Class 5A after five games this season.
- •The brothers' legacy continues to inspire Cathedral's football community.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — 'Person you could always count on.' Cathedral's McCullough takes inspiration from brother
"When Mario McCullough died in March of 2020, Cathedral honored his No. 2. Now his younger brother Telli shining for the Irish.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College Sports•Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 PM5-star SF Moussa Kamissoko commits to Syracuse
College Sports•Sep 25, 2026, 1:56 PMWhat must Auburn do well defensively to beat Vanderbilt on Saturday?
College Sports•Sep 25, 2026, 1:52 PMWhat To Watch For: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
NCAAF•Sep 25, 2026, 1:40 PMWeek 4's six ranked games are the most since 2023 -- will an equally memorable weekend ensue?
College Sports•Sep 25, 2026, 1:23 PMMichigan OL reveals surprising reason for early run-blocking struggles
College Sports•Sep 25, 2026, 1:11 PMKentucky reportedly in final mix for 7-foot-4 center