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Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Football - Indiana

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FOOTBALL

Josh Ringer

Running back
EAST CENTRAL HS
ST. LEON, INDIANA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

2880

Rushing Yards

55

Rushing Touchdowns

10.3

Average Yards per Carry
“What truly makes Josh exceptional is his ability to remain a formidable force even after contact. His balance, vision and speed are unmatched, making him a dynamic and versatile player. His determination to not go down easily sets him apart.”
Ryan Knigga
Head Coach - head coach of Lawrenceburg High
excellence star

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior running back led the Trojans to a 15-0 record and a second straight Class 4A state championship this past season. Ringer rushed for 2,880 yards and 55 touchdowns, averaging 10.3 yards per carry. He also caught 13 passes for 278 yards and five TDs. In six postseason games, Ringer scored 24 touchdowns, including three in East Central’s 42-14, title-game win over NorthWood High. Ringer concluded his prep football career with 6,640 rushing yards and 110 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Ringer has maintained a 3.74 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at Miami University (Ohio) this fall.

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Exemplary Character

The public address announcer for the East Central junior varsity and freshman teams, Ringer has volunteered locally as a youth football coach. He has also donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his school’s National Honor Society.