April 5, 2024

Greer resigns as Cougars basketball coach

By Mon Valley Independent

By Liam Belan

lbelan@yourmvi.com

After leading Charleroi’s boys basketball program to an 8-14 in his only year at the helm, head coach Joe Greer informed the team of his resignation. Greer led a spirited effort to improve the culture of Charleroi basketball and said in his resignation letter that he had no complaints about his season in charge, just immense gratitude.

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