The Precedent

Sophomore Nikhita Jayaraj was part of the state championship badminton team in 2018 and is looking to add another ring in 19

Badminton ready for bid at 3-peat

Dylan Taylor, Staff Reporter August 30, 2019

Over the past two years no badminton team has been as dominant in the state of Arizona like the Perry badminton team. In those two years the team has had a perfect 35-0 record and two back-to back state...

Perry’s best: athletics

Baseball- CJ Valdez Senior pitcher CJ Valdez is busy with keeping a .377 batting average, .68 pitching ERA. Along with keeping up on the field he is one of the team captains for varsity. His attitude...

Top Five moments of the year

Drew Charlet, Web Editor May 20, 2019

With the end of a school year, people all over the country are reflecting on what happened over the past ten months. This is normal, but the 2018-19 school year has been anything but. It has been a...

Badminton wins State Championship

STATE CHAMPS: Badminton wins Perry’s first state team title

Mallory Melanson, Staff Reporter November 13, 2017

Three decades ago the U.S hockey team performed an unbelievable miracle, beating the invincible U.S.S.R. team en route to the 1980 Olympic gold medal. Likewise, the PHS badminton team also slayed a giant...

Pumas aim to perfect game, team chemistry

Mallory Melanson, Staff Reporter September 26, 2017

Having a strong connection with teammates is a vital element for high school sports and the badminton team has just that. The Pumas have been training to take home another state title. They want to become...

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...

Badminton goes to second consecutive state final

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

Perry’s badminton team had another bittersweet season, returning to the state championship, but falling to rival Xavier in a true battle. “It wasn’t over until doubles,” said Principal Dan Serrano. Going...

Pumas prepared to unify in state playoffs

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter October 25, 2016

As the badminton team begins state playoffs, the campus is on edge to see if Perry will finally be state champions. Though falling short last year in a high-drama matchup against rival Xavier, the Pumas...

Megan Crow plays Badminton at the tournament against Dobson High School on September 15 at Perry High School.

Badminton continues to make strides

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter September 27, 2016

Badminton is undergoing a bit of déjà vu as their currently-undefeated season parallels last year’s record. With a highly-anticipated game against Xavier coming up on October 4, all eyes are on the...

On August 24, 2016 the Perry badminton team prepares to practice a few drills before their competitors arrive.

Badminton ready to move on to upper echelon

Lauren Fountain, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

Returning from a near-perfect season, the badminton team is ready for redemption. Going 14-0 in the regular season last year, the team lost to Xavier in a true battle. In their first year in a new section,...

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