Zidenberg Headed to UVa


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One of the most productive players in the state of Virginia last season will attend the University of Virginia. Poquoson (VA) star tailback Josh Zidenberg has committed to Virginia as a recruited walk-on.

“Josh is committed to go to Virginia as a recruited walk-on,” Josh’s father, Eric Zidenberg said. “He’s excited about it. The opportunity to play offense was big for him. They are recruiting him as an H-back or a fullback.”

The 6-0, 210 pound Zidenberg rushed for 2,728 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior this year. He earned VHSCA first-team all-state honors on the AA level. For his career, Zidenberg racked-up over 6,000 yards of total offense.

“Josh is a strong, good kid, who is a real leader for our team,” Poquoson Head Coach Don Ward said before last season. “He is really dedicated to football – he loves to play the game. He is a great running back but is a good defensive back and return man as well.”

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