The Precedent

Victory at Westwood?

Macie Miller, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

The lights are shining onto the field as the sun begins to set. Players rush out and ready themselves for that first whistle blow. 3, 2, 1, the whistle blows and the first hit is made. The game is in action...

(From left) Sophomore Connor Boyd, junior Kenny Fultz and senior Sean McMurphy celebrate during the 63-60 overtime quarterfinal win over Hamilton last week. The Pumas earned the right to play in tonights 6A semifinal at HHS against No. 2 Chandler.

FINAL 4: No. 3 Pumas look to upend No. 2 Chandler in semifinal rematch

Staff Reports November 18, 2016

We’ve never seen this before. In Perry’s tenth year, the school has seen its share of football playoff games, but nothing like what we’re witnessing in 2016, and the laundry list of program-firsts...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneels during the National Anthem before their game against the Los Angeles Rams for their NFL game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Land of the free

Tucker Marmie, Staff Reporter September 16, 2016

No one thought a backup NFL quarterback could spark a nationwide controversy and then lead the NFL in jersey sales. Well, 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick proved everyone wrong. Kaepernick decided to protest...

Senior Case Hatch chose his religious mission over collegiate sports.

Faith or football?

Emma Kline, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

Case Hatch knew it would be a tough sacrifice. The senior linebacker was the Arizona defensive player of the year in division-I last fall and was undoubtedly the emotional and physical leader on the playoff-bound...

This infographic shows concussion statistics at Perry in the last couple of years.

Concussion 101: Dealing with sports’ biggest rival

Aja Diffin, Sarah Campbell, and Sam Nabaty September 22, 2015

Concussions are serious and common traumatic brain injuries that many people experience every day. Junior volleyball player Tristan Carver is no stranger to the serious brain injury; he has suffered three...

Perry High School weight and training room.

Concussions are a Big Risk for High School Athletes

Emma Kline, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Concussions leave a big impact on athletes at all levels and are one of the most common injuries among players. There are many risks that accompany any physical activity and concussions are a great threat...

Perry head coach Preston Jones walks the sidelines during the Pumas home opener against Dobson last week. For the first time in his career, Jones will coach against his father - Jim - when PHS hosts Mesquite in week 2.

Tonight’s matchup vs. Mesquite 1st ever meeting of the Jones’

Emma Kline, Staff Reporter August 28, 2015

Tonight fans will flock to John Wrenn Stadium for a match up of two 1-0 teams, as Perry hosts the Mesquite Wildcats. The game marks the first time the two Gilbert schools will have met on the gridiron,...

Stereotypes of men that feminism strives to diminish

Mackenzie Ness, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

So often it is thought that feminism is only for the female gender: women’s rights, a higher and equal pay, an elevated amount of respect. Yet feminism has been redefined over the past few decades; now...

Defensive line coach Nathan Harder and head coach Preston Jones talk to Colten Eversten at a varsity football game against Gila Ridge.

Defense proves to be key for football

Angielee Niblett, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

Perry’s football field has seen a defensive line that won’t quit. From after school practice to the Friday night lights, the defense puts in immeasurable amounts of hard work that doesn’t go unnoticed....

Senior quarterback Austin Nightingale fights to avoid a sack against Tucson Sunnyside. The Pumas toppled the Blue Devils, 53-18 in the first game of the season.

Pumas blast Blue Devils in complete game blowout

Angielee Niblett, Staff Reporter August 30, 2014
Offense posts most points since 2012
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