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2017-18 Wrestling Roster

Nick Greco

  • Weight 149
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Farmington, Mo.
  • Highschool Farmington

Biography

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2016-17: Nick earned his second Varsity Letter Award and was named a Maryville Wrestler of the Week once this season. Nick placed in one tournament and went 3-7 on the season. Nick placed 8th at the Doane Open and went 2-2 on the tournament. Greco struggled with some injuries this season, but is doing well in the classroom and will continue to improve. Nick will provide depth for the Saints during the 2017-18 season.

2015-16: Wrestled in five tournaments during the season. He competed in the Maryville Kaufman/Brand Open (Amateur Division), went 3-2 and was one match from placing. He went 2-2 in the Joe Parisi Open (Black Division). He went 2-2 in the Wisconsin Open and was one match from placing. He finished the season with a record of 8-10. With his work ethic and commitment he will continue to improve.

2014-15: Redshirt Freshman. First year with Saint Wrestling Program. Redshirted and wrestled unattached. Went 5-10 in five open tournaments. Placed fifth at William Penn Open going 2-2. Will provide quality depth for the Saints. Captured the teams Wrestler of the Week Award for his performance at the William Penn Open.

High School: Nick was a standout two-sport athlete at Farmington High School. He brings a great work ethic and attitude to the Dojo. Nick recorded a 115-33 record placing 6th at the Missouri State Wrestling Championships as a Senior. Nick was a two-time Missouri State High School Championship qualifier. Nick also placed at the prestigious Kansas City Stampede Tournament as a Senior. Nick is a four year letter winner in wrestling and a two year varsity letter winner in football.

High School Career: Career Record: 115-33
Freshman: 34-15, Sophomore: 30-8, Junior: 6-1, Senior: 45-9
 
ABOUT NICK
Nickname: Nick
Parents: Salvatore and Jeanine Greco
Siblings: Anthony & Alexander
High School Coach: Mark Krause, John Krause
Greatest Wrestling Moment: Placing at the KCI my senior year.
People who have had the greatest influence on my life: My father, Salvatore Greco
Favorite Athlete: Henry S.
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Book: Hunger Games
Favorite Quote: “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
If I could meet one person: Jennifer Aniston
I came to Maryville University because: The academics and the wrestling program.
Best sports advice I have ever received: Go past your comfort zone because it unleashes so many more possibilities once you do.
Treasured possessions: My food, because I hate people mooching.
Something people don’t know about me: I don’t have a birth mark.

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    149 lbs
  • 2015-16Redshirt Freshman

    149 lbs
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    149 lbs
  • 2017-18Junior

    149 lbs
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