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Sophomore Elizabeth Franklin pulls junior Peyton Tanghe’s flag during practice. After becoming an AIA sanctioned sport, the girls flag football team is practicing more regularly to prepare themselves for the upcoming season.

Girls flag football: First season as AIA sanctioned sport

Julia Carvalho, Staff Reporter March 10, 2023

As of Dec. 12, girls flag football was approved as a sanctioned sport by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board, making the state only one of six to do so. The state-wide recognition...

Sophomore Sammi receiving a ball while running drills at practice. The team has been practicing for their season that begins Feb. 14.

Flag football giving girls more opportunities

Talya Gabay, Staff Reporter January 14, 2022

For the first time in Perry’s history, a girls flag football team has been formed. Coached by teacher Heather Johnson and assisted by teacher Stacey Etherington, this team gives girls a chance to play...

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