Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Josiah Presley

Presley led TJHS to a season-final win over Decatur with 28 points.

Thomas Jefferson High School’s Josiah Presley, boys basketball, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9.

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Marketing/student store

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you participate in?

A: Work in the school student store and work in family business

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom, brother, dad, uncles and step-parents

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: I pray before every game and listen to music to fire me up

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “God’s Plan,” by Drake

From the Sideline

“Josiah Presley led TJHS to a season final win over playoff-bound Decatur Gators,” Raider coach Sudon DeSuze said. “His 28 points, three assists and three rebounds helped TJ come back from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the win, 64-63.”

The Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Federal Way Public Schools, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse and Sylvan Learning.