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On Greco: Rising star on the Villanova defense who had a strong freshman season ... Can play anywhere along the back line and will compete for a starting role this season ... Serves a great driven ball ... Hard-nosed defender who can take the ball away from any opponent.
2007: Saw action in 13 games with six starts during her freshman season ... Was used along the back line and helped lead a Villanova defense that outscored opponents 26-5 in the games that she played ... Played every minute of three consecutive games against St. Peter's, Lehigh and Temple early in the season ... Demonstrated a strong right foot and was effective in clearing the ball away from dangerous situations.
Club Team and ODP Experience: Plays for the Spirit United Gaels ... Team captain for a squad that was a 2006 state champion, Region 1 champion and national finalist ... Spirit United was ranked second in the country by nationalsoccerranking.com and soccerbuzz.com ... Member of EPYSA 88 in from 2001-03 and a 2002 Region 1 champion.
Penncrest High School: Two-time All-Central and All-Delco honoree, including first team All-Central selection in 2006 ... Named the Penncrest MVP as a senior ... Named her team's best defender as a junior and best midfielder as a sophomore ... Also won two letters as a member of the track team.
Academic and Community Honors: Became a Gold member of the Penncrest Renaissance Society for her scholastic achievements (making honor roll every marking period all four years) ... Recipient of the 2006 Youth in Philanthropy Award. Personal: Born 9/22/88 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Second of three children of Jonathan and Diane Greco ... Siblings are Nate (24) and Casey (17) ... Has an uncle, Joe, who played football at Villanova from 1964-67 and was a defensive back ... A cousin, Jeff, also attended Villanova ... Played against current Wildcat teammates Justine Wollner and Laura Sylvester in high school ... Intends to major in Economics ... Chose Villanova for its excellent academic reputation and the traditional success of the soccer program. |
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