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February 7, 2017

In America the Super Bowl is hailed as sports royalty. The anticipation and preparations, not to mention the decorations and the food, parallels that of a bank holiday. It is elaborate and excessive but...

Perry cashes in with Nike sponsorship deal

Emily Narducci, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

The athletic department has announced that for the 2017-2018 school year, it will be a Nike school. Being a Nike school means that Perry is recognized by Nike, and all of the sports are required to wear...

Olivia Vernon dribbles down the court

Seniors leave opportunities for younger players

Lauryn Zachary, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

With an overall record of 12-13, and currently fourth in Perry’s 6A Premier conference schedule, the Lady Pumas remain dedicated and determined to play to the best of their ability to finish the season. Senior...

Boys basketball team huddles during game.

Basketball heads into playoffs united

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Transitioning a program under a new head coach is no easy feat. Losing nine seniors during that transition is even harder, especially when those spots are being filled by fairly young players. The team...

Pom and cheer both with remarkable success in state competition

Emma Kline, Opinions Editor January 20, 2017

After an entire year of standing on the sidelines supporting Perry High School, the Puma pom and Cheer team compete in the annual state competition and are given the chance to have their talents put on...

Behind Calloway brothers, wrestling off to solid start

Behind Calloway brothers, wrestling off to solid start

Zach Klein, Sports Editor in chief December 16, 2016

This year’s wrestling group is going into the second semester with the new year on a high note after a recent string of good performances. Following their outings in their first matches and success...

Junior Tommie Larsen preparing to shoot

Perry’s Katniss creates own club

Emily Narducci, Staff Reporter December 15, 2016

Just because archery is not a popular high school sport anymore does not mean that it has lost its popularity.  In the past decade, films such as the Hunger Games, Brave, and The Avengers have brought...

Junior finds niche in sponsored BMX racing

Sawyer Del Fosse, Staff Reporter December 12, 2016

Throughout Perry there are students with diverse hobbies. One student in particular is breaking away from mainstream sports and is crushing his competition. Junior Riley House has been racing BMX since...

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...

Girls basketball huddles before a game

Lady Pumas have successful first appearance with new coach

Lauryn Zachary, Staff Reporter December 12, 2016

The Lady Pumas had a successful first appearance at the Turkey Shootout Tournament that showed the new girls’ varsity basketball coach is bringing a new attitude to the court. The Pumas play with...

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