2016 - 2017 CALIFORNIA
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JOSEPH
ANDERSON
HURDLES
UPLAND HS
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-10
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
13.33
110-METER HURDLES
36.020
300-METER HURDLES
“ "When you're around Joseph, you immediately know that there is something special about him, and that he is destined for greatness. He's a natural leader and his genuine love for the sport is visible to all.”
Tarina Brown
Head Coach at Upland

Athletic Excellence


The 5-foot-10, 168-pound senior won the 110-meter high hurdles with a state-record time of 13.33 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 36.02 at the state championship meet this past season. Anderson's 110 hurdles time was ranked as the nation's No. 1 performance among prep competitors in 2017 at the time of his selection, while his winning effort in the 300 hurdles ranked No. 3 nationally. He also broke the tape in the 110 hurdles at this month's Brooks PR Invitational.

Academic Achievement


Anderson has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on an athletic scholarship at the University of Oregon this fall.

Exemplary Character


A devoted member of his church youth group, Anderson has volunteered locally on behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and youth track programs. "When you're around Joseph, you immediately know that there is something special about him, and that he is destined for greatness," said Upland coach Tarina Brown. "He's a natural leader and his genuine love for the sport is visible to all."