(2002 All- District, Team TN Sunbelt selection, 2 HR's 35 RBI's) (2003 Junior Sun Belt Team) (2003 Avg. .331, 9 HR, 48 RBI, 14 2B, TBCA Showcase selection) (TSWA All-State 2003) (10-08-03 Watson, who said he also drew interest from Tennessee, Ole Miss and East Tennessee State, will realize a childhood dream by taking his talents to MTSU. "Ive always wanted to stay hear and play baseball at MTSU," Watson said. "I've lived hear all my life, and I've always wanted to stay hear and play for the home team. I really like coach "peat" and (associate head coach Jim McGuire." Watson, who will become a four-year starter as Riverdale's catcher in 2004, is a big part of the foundation of the Warriors' rise to respectability on the diamond. The Warriors were 37-7 in 2003 and reached the TSSAA Class AAA state tournament for the second time in three years as the switch-hitting Watson sported a .331 average, drove in 48 runs and belted 9 home runs. Watsonearned Class AAA All-State honors in 2003 and is a two-time All-District 7-AAA selection and a three-time all area pick.) {BA-PPlus}

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