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2022 PAL Football Player of the Year
An 8th grader at Fairgrounds Middle School, Josiah Spleen played outside linebacker, running back, and on special teams for the Nashua PAL Force 12U (12 and under) team last season. A consistent yardage gainer, lead blocker and touchdown scorer, he was also a tenacious defender and tackler who, according to his coaches, paid “special attention to detail” on his special teams assignments. Josiah wears defenses down with his bruising running style, but adds strength, speed, quickness and field smarts that make him a threat on both sides of the ball.
According to Head Coach Tom Flynn, “Josiah is that rare athlete that has the three most important qualities for a team sport athlete — talent, leadership, and attitude positivity. He comes with an enthusiastic, team-minded attitude, leads by example, and has the drive and talent to excel. He’s reliable, supportive of teammates, mature, kind, respectful, funny, and brings a quiet yet confident leadership demeanor to the team. It’s been a privilege to have a young man like Josiah on the roster.”
Josiah also attends the afterschool/summer program at the PAL Youth Safe Haven. He enjoys graphic design, art, music, spending time with family and friends, and attending church on weekends. Everyone at PAL sees great things in his future at South High and beyond.