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Josh Foley

Running back/defensive back
RIO RANCHO HS
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

207

Rushing yards

40

Rushing touchdowns
“Josh Foley was a difference-maker. He is a slot receiver. A running back. A corner. A return man. He makes you change what you do just to try to slow him down.”
Heath Ridenour
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound senior running back and defensive back led the Rams to a 13-0 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Foley rushed for 2,074 yards on 199 carries, an average of 10.4 per rush, and he scored 40 total touchdowns

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Academic Achievement

Foley has maintained a 3.06 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally as part of multiple fundraising campaigns to benefit breast cancer research as well as on behalf of area beautification projects. He has also donated his time as a youth football coach.