Josh was a three-sport standout at New Hampton High School, earning first-team all-state honors two times in football while also excelling in baseball and track and field ... during his senior season in football, he totaled 94 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks ... also was honored in 2017 as a second-team all-state selection in baseball and competed at the state track and field meet in the 100-meter dash, sprint medley relay and long jump ... three-time academic all-district selection