BVA’s Greco commits to Gardner-Webb

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Though Tony Watson has only been at the helm of the Belle Vernon Area baseball program for a short time, he’s been around senior Garrett Greco long enough to see how hard he’s worked to get to where he is today. 

“I’ve watched him develop into a Division I ball player starting back when he was in the seventh grade,” Watson said. “His work ethic is unparalleled and he is constantly putting in time in the cages and weight room.” 

Greco has put in the work and has earned an opportunity to play at the next level. 

The star infielder announced Thursday his commitment to continue his academic and baseball careers at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. 

Greco will play for Liberty Borough native Jim Chester, who took over the program in June 2019. 

“I’ve put a lot of time into this and it’s always been my dream to play at the next level, especially at the Division I level,” said Greco, who plans to major in either finance or accounting. “It feels good to see all of the hard work finally pay off.” 

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