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Baytown Lee's Josiah Joseph
TAKING UP THE MANTLE: Lee's Joseph stepping in behind center
Joseph secured first-team, all-district honors a year ago for his efforts at both the wide receiver and safety spots and is now prepared to take on an even more critical role as the team’s full-time signal-caller.
“I’m really just trying to follow his (Duncan’s) steps,” said Joseph. “Playing receiver the last three years and watching him do what he did from that perspective, it’s helped me to get a better understanding of my new role. So really, I’m just trying to help my team in whatever form that takes.”
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Despite the different qualities needed to succeed in the new position, his coaches describe him as being “tough to tackle in a phone booth”, which should bode well for the senior’s dual-threat potential.
When prompted to discuss if he likes to model his game after any particular professional, Joseph delivered a straightforward response.
“To be honest, not really,” he said. “I think of myself as my own person. I’ve just wanted to be me growing up. I want my name to be big and I’m willing to put in the work to make that happen.”
As a team, Lee finished last Fall with a record of 4-6 and just narrowly missed out on the postseason.
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However, as they move to a new district (9-5A-II), Joseph and company have their sights set on changing that notion.
"The goal has always been the same,” Joseph said. “I intend to help my team out to the best of my ability, regardless if that means we’re in the playoffs or not. I won’t think too far ahead like that, so all I need to focus on is what I can do in the moment.”
Time will tell how the Ganders match up against some different competition, but given Joseph’s past experience filling in for Duncan, the offense should be in more than capable hands.
Goose Creek Memorial's Lily Warner
ATTENTION!: Warner building life to live out dream
“I love cheer,” she laughed. “It’s a great community and keeps you very involved in school... and it’s fun. It teaches teamwork. With 13 girls, you have to learn to work with people that you may or may not hang out with. There are always going to be issues and you have to learn how to resolve problems and balance personalities.”
2024-25 Goose Creek Memorial CheerJamey Wright (VYPE)
Warner is also a lifer in choir, her first love dating back to the fifth grade. She can also pivot into a business suit as a senior ambassador in the Patriots’ Global Business Academy.
“You have to learn how to sell yourself,” she said. “Kids need to learn how to network, meet influential people and get out of their comfort zones, which will help them in the future.”
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Speaking of the future, Warner is on path to reach new heights. “I want to be a pilot, and I want to start in the Air Force,” she said. “My brother was a Marine and I learned about life on the base when we visited him. It was really cool. It’s a great way to live out my dream.”
When not cheering, singing, hanging out with friends or building business connections, Warner is listening to Frank Ocean and watching New Girl and Bridgerton.
“I just want to be remembered as a fun person to be around,” she said. “You know, the life of the party.”