From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Joshua Scott

Published 10:00 pm Saturday, May 9, 2020

With spring sports being canceled, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured male athlete is Tyler Lee’s Joshua Scott.

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Name: Joshua Scott

School: Tyler Robert E. Lee High School

Parents: Michael and Theresa Scott

Siblings: Ja’Michael and Jared

Sports you play: High school varsity basketball and AAU basketball

Favorite high school sports memory: I’ll always remember the fun we used to have going out to eat after the away games.

Plans after high school: My plans are to attend TJC for General Studies. Play basketball there. Then, transfer to a four year college nearby.

What do you plan to major in? Microbiology

Favorite song: “Commercial” by Lil Baby

Favorite food: Blackberry Cobbler

Favorite movie: X-Men

Who are your role models? My parents and grandparents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Smith, he had a greater impact on me achieving my goals towards being successful.

Who is your favorite teacher? My English 3 teacher, Ms. Bryant-Williams

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I can see myself helping patients in a hospital and more.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I’m the organist at Porter’s Chapel COGIC.

What will you miss most about high school sports? I’ll mostly miss joking around in the locker room with my homeboys.