ecently, Macon Magazine reached out to local high
school coaches to nominate their best rising seniors.
For each issue, we'll pick one sport. As fall kicks off
football season, there's more to watch than the picks on
your fantasy team. Check out the local athletes making families and
communities cheer.
Josh Henry, class of 2024, is a wide receiver and cornerback out
of Mary Persons High School in Houston County. Nominated by his
Head Coach, Jeremy Edwards, Henry had 21 catches, 218 receiving
yards, and 1 touchdown his junior season. He's 5'10, 165 lbs.
Senior stars:
standout high
school athletes
"What drives me
to excel is wanting
to continuously
improve being
a role model for
my two younger
brothers."
— Josh Henry
R
Coach, who is your rising senior student-athlete MVP
and why?
When you envision what you want a player to be like on
your football team, Josh Henry checks all the boxes! Josh is an
outstanding leader for our football team. He brings the most
out of his teammates. In addition to being a great leader, Josh
excels on the field and in the classroom. He has a very strong
worth ethic and also is very respectful and coachable.
Josh, what drives you to excel? What are your goals?
What drives me to excel is wanting to continuously
improve being a role model for my two younger brothers. My
goals are to lead my team to a state championship and leave
a positive impact on others around me while doing so.
What has football taught you about leadership?
Football has taught me that leadership is more than
just setting an example for others, but building a bond with
teammates is key to being a great leader.
PHOTO BY MATT ODOM 120 maconmagazine.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023
