The Precedent

A Recognition of Excellence: Gatorade Player of the Year

Koen Martineau, Staff Reporter May 18, 2023

Perry High School has had a history of outstanding athletes, with many going above and beyond in their areas of performance. Gatorade, a commonly loved sports drink company, goes out of their way to recognize...

Senior Christian Tucker dunks the ball scoring against Chaparral High School. The game ended in a loss with a score 57-42.

Basketball team going strong with only one loss of the season

Derek Fernandez, Staff Reporter February 25, 2021

With the boys basketball team 11-1, they are impacting the team’s reputation as well as representing the school through their success this season. Every year new players are added into the mix and the...

High COVID-19 cases cause postponing of winter sports season

Sabrina Digne and Dayton Jones November 10, 2020

Just four days before tryouts for winter sports were scheduled to begin, and all of them have been postponed until further notice. According to athletic director Jennifer Burks, the cause behind postponing...

Junior Christian Tuckers goes up for a layup against Queen Creek.

Basketball season ends on a low point

Nick Manzo, Staff Reporter March 5, 2020

The Pumas playoff run began on Feb. 14, when they defeated Queen Creek 69-54 to earn a spot in the round of 16. Head coach Sam Duane established a clear game plan coming into the game: “Our game plan...

Winston Brown passing to teammate Evan Skeoch

Perry v. Mater Dei

Nick Manzo, Staff Reporter December 13, 2019

Taking on one of the top basketball programs in the country is not an easy task for any team. That was the case for Perry as they took on  number 14 ranked Mater Dei on Saturday, Dec. 7, losing 77-42....

CJ Jamerson runs the court to pass the ball to fellow teammate

Jamerson reveals his love for music on the court

VIctoria Vredevoogd, Staff Reporter December 14, 2017

As much as point guard CJ Jamerson loves basketball, he also has a passion for music. Jamerson has been rapping for nine years.  His brother just moved to California to work on his music career and Jamerson...

Basketball uses age, talent to make strides

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter December 12, 2016

Roughly a month into the season, the basketball team has made strides towards success, but perhaps has not yet tapped the potential the players and coaches know is there. With a team as diverse in age...

Introduction of new coach means changes for Puma basketball

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter November 15, 2016

Perry’s basketball team has always been a silent contender in its Division I rankings, but with a new head coach from powerhouse Corona del Sol, the Pumas could finally establish themselves among the...

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