Josh Edwards
University High School
Impact Statement
Edwards is one of the most highly decorated runners in West Virginia history.
Biography
Edwards closed-out his scholastic career by winning his third straight West Virginia AAA individual state championship. He got the three-peat by finishing nearly 29-seconds in front of the second place runner. Edwards’ performance also led the school to the team title.
Edwards, who maintains an A-average in the classroom, has won the last three Gatorade West Virginia Cross Country Player of the Year awards. He’s also an outstanding runner on the school’s Track & Field squad.
In addition to his three Gatorade Cross Country awards, Edwards, who will be attending the University of Oregon in the fall, was also named West Virginia’s Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year for his junior season during the 2020-21 sports season.
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