The Precedent

The Pumas prepare to take the field in the 6A state semifinal against top-seeded Mountain Pointe on Nov. 17, 2017.

Pumas ready to take on hardest challenge of season: state finals

Macie Miller and Makayla Gee December 1, 2017

For the first time in the school’s history, the football team is going to participate in the state finals. The Pumas are confident heading into their state game this Saturday against the defending champions,...

Junior DShayne James catches a pass in Perrys 56-31 semifinal win over No. 1 Mountain Pointe.

One is the loneliest number

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter November 30, 2017

As the familiar song lyrics by Three Dog Night go, “one is the loneliest number,” this certainly reigns true for the loneliest player on the football team, senior punter Gavin Sherwood. Although Sherwood...

Junior DShayne James catches a pass in Perrys 56-31 semifinal win over No. 1 Mountain Pointe.

Long football season affects winter sports teams

Victoria Vredevoogd, Staff Reporter November 28, 2017

The Pumas are proud of how far they have made it in the football play offs and students are excited for the championship game, but has anyone ever thought of how this could affect some of the other winter...

Players recover from injuries to finish off the season strong

Kayla Gee, Staff Reporter November 28, 2017

Battered, bruised and ready for more, the PHS football team has grappled each obstacle ranging from tackles to tears. Over the course of a season, every team suffers injuries, and the Pumas -- while...

The Puma sideline celebrates after Perrys 56-31 semifinal win over No. 1 Mountain Pointe.

Pumas poised for title game since day one

India Buckner, Staff Reporter November 27, 2017

Since the first practice of the 2017 season the football team has been working non-stop towards the same objective: the state finals. The Pumas (12-1, 3-1 Premier Region) has never made it farther...

Pumas against Wolves on Dec. 2

David and Goliath: Pumas in the role of underdog

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter November 27, 2017

The story of David and Goliath has been used to describe monumental events for many years. The story tells of a man, named David, who was told to fight a giant named Goliath. Goliath was undefeated. In...

Senior Braxton Gibson (left) celebrates after Perrys 56-31 semifinal win over No. 1 Mountain Pointe.

Pumas confident after beating No.1 Mountain Pointe in semifinals

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter November 19, 2017

Coming out of undoubtedly the best season in Perry football history with a 12-1 record for 2017, the Pumas are feeling good heading into the state finals. They played No. 1, Mountain Pointe, Friday, Nov....

Adrian Sanchez (12) tries to pin his opponent during the home wrestling match on January 25, 2017 against Hamilton High School.

Wrestlers delayed to return due to football playoffs

Sawyer Del Fosse, Staff Reporter November 16, 2017

Wrestling season is starting up again and the Pumas appear to be ready with a slew of returning starters. However, many of these returners will not be able to train with the rest of the team for an undetermined...

Senior Megan Pratt working hard at practice.

Girls basketball off to a quick start

Callie Nagel, Staff Reporter November 14, 2017

The Perry gym is filled with squeaking sneakers, waving arms and deafening buzzers and chanting on a Tuesday afternoon practice. The girls are constantly chanting and yelling on the court, telling each...

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