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The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

Alumni bringing inspiration

Talya Gabay, Staff Reporter May 13, 2022

In the spirit of seniors graduating, one is promised to look upon our alumni as they decide on what adventure they will embark on. Whether it be what major they chose, if they decide to pursue sports,...

Senior D'Shayne James (2) shakes his opponents hands before the 6A state championship game. Although he was not able to play, James was named a captain for his final high school football game.

Down, but not out: after season ending injury, D’Shayne James is going strong at rehab

Kenna Cassey, Staff Reporter December 14, 2018

Football camp had just wrapped up and the Pumas – fresh off of their 2017 state title run – were back at it preparing for a zero-week matchup against Pinnacle. Wide-receiver D’Shayne James was...

Junior quarterback Chubba Purdy scrambles for a touchdown on Sept 14, the pumas won that game 70-40 and will take on Chandler for the state championship game Dec. 1.

Chubba Purdy creating his own legacy

Nadine Loureiro, Staff Reporter November 28, 2018

Having a sibling can prove to be difficult, but having a sibling who used to dominate in the same playing field is even harder. The last name “Purdy” is a well-known name across campus due to the...

Junior RB Keegan Grimes running the ball in the Perry vs Chandler regular season game

Puma Football Creating a Winning Culture

CJ Jamerson, Writer December 18, 2017

After a series of forgetful seasons, this year's Puma Football team is making a name for themselves and sculpting a winning culture for years to come. Although the Pumas (12-2, 3-1 Premier) couldn’t...

Brock Purdy runs for a TD at the 2017 Division 1 state championships

Brock Purdy wins multiple coveted awards

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter December 18, 2017

On Dec. 9, senior quarterback Brock Purdy won the most prestigious award that a high school football player could ask for: the Ed Doherty Award. On top of winning the esteemed award he was also named the...

Senior defensive back Darius Holton and junior defensive back Josh Amaro celebrate after a clutch defensive play.

Pumas “gave it all they had” in state championship game

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter December 14, 2017

After advancing father than ever before, the Pumas went off to Tucson on Dec. 2 to take on the Chandler Wolves and came up just short of a state title victory. The Pumas played in what was one of the best...

The Puma sideline celebrates after Perry's 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 QB, Brock Purdy dodges a tackle from Highland. The Pumas beat the Hawks, 56-6.

Undefeated

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter September 26, 2017

SECOND YEAR UNDEFEATED; THIS TIME DIFFERENT The Pumas are now 6-0, after their win Friday night over Highland. They have come out strong this year, showing that they are ready to compete for the state...

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