SWIM PREVIEW: Girls looking to add firepower while boys looking for newcomers to step up
Nadine Loureiro, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2019
The 2019-20 swim team has two very different narratives this fall. On one hand, the boys’ have a lot of holes in their lineup left to a talented senior class who graduated last spring. Head coach Stephanie Carrasco returns only three swimmers from last year’s state team: senior Justin Tassinari,...
Perry’s best: athletics
Abby Knoblock, Kenna Cassey, Anna Myers, Grant Sands, Devin Jernigan, Tyler McCracken, Holly Olszak, Leilanie Rios, Makayla Gee, Aubree Flores, and Macie Miller
May 21, 2019
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 keeps the team in check but also makes sure to have a close connection with everyone. ...
Returning swim and dive team increasing competition in new season
Hannah Knight, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017
Last fall the swim team left the Arizona State Championship with the boy’s placing 9th and the girl’s team, 11th. This year, swim is aiming even higher. The team remains undefeated in the 2017-18 season. On Sept. 21, the Pumas beat the Corona del Sol Aztecs, 221-150. Sophomore Kalli Fama,...
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 Nike uniforms. Principal Dan Serrano said, “to be a Nike school is kind of a big deal, it a...
Freshman swimmer breaks multiple PHS records
Cameron Martin, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2016
Kalli Fama is blowing it out of the water. Records, that is. Freshman Fama has already broken five school records: the 50 Free, 100 Backstroke, 400 Free Relay, the 200 Individual Medley, and the 100 Free. Two of these records- the 50 and 100 Free- have stood since 2009. “She is a great swimmer in a...
Teams loaded with ‘strong swimmers and divers’
Cameron Martin, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2016
Last year, the Perry Swim and Dive team enjoyed a rewarding season, with the boys’ record running high at 122-61 along with the girls’ record of 106-77. “It was amazing, it was really a team effort. We have a lot of good swimmers,” says junior Tai Combs, member of the Swim team. Combs participates...
Emma’s Dilemma: This year in sports: farewell class of 2016
Emma Fernandez, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2016
Dear Class of 2016, You witnessed a great year for athletics in your last year of high school. Girls golf qualified for state for the first time in school history. Boys golf placed fifth at state. Girls cross country placed 16th and boys placed seventh at their state meet. Wrestling, swim and di...
Swim and Dive personal accomplisments and team goals achieved
Nikki Soto, Staff reporter
November 30, 2015
The swim and dive season ended strongly, girls winning 106-77, and the boys winning 122-61 at their last meet against Basha. The team was able to maintain a winning record, and swimmers from both the boys and girls side qualified for state. Principal Dan Serrano attended many meets and was very pleased ...
Perry sports 4: Fall Sports recap 2015
Joran Polacio, PS4
November 19, 2015
Perry’s Television Productions class’ fourth installment of the PS4 Sports show where the voice of PHS Joran Polacio and Kyle Davidson cover Puma athletics from top to bottom.
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