For the second consecutive day, a Mountain Home High School senior has made the decision to continue his athletic career on the collegiate level. Will Gross signed a national letter of intent Friday to join the baseball team at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
Gross says his decision to become a Red Wolf came after communicating with A-State head coach Tommy Raffo and his staff.
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Gross is coming off a junior year in which he finished as a member of the All-State team. He also helped lead the Bombers to the 5A-East conference championship.
Gross has been playing baseball since he was seven years old. He has been a part of multiple youth teams that advanced to the World Series in the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken leagues.
Gross says he expects to have multiple responsibilities when he joins the team for the 2021 season.
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Mountain Home head coach Tim Carver was in attendance for Friday’s signing, and he says the Red Wolves will get a dual threat from Gross.
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Will is the son of Lance and Keri Gross of Mountain Home.
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