The Precedent

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...

Pavlenko finishes fourth successful season

Kenna Cassey, Staff Reporter May 20, 2019

Wrestling coach Alexander Pavlenko has been coaching the varsity wrestling team for the past four years and has aided in creating and shaping one of the most successful teams that Perry has ever seen....

Junior Travis Calloway (in red) fights to pin opponent in the Puma Duals.

Junior wrestling trifecta, 2/3 state wins

Sawyer Del Fosse, Staff reporter February 13, 2018

This season the wrestling team has seen a noticeably strong presence from the junior class. While younger classmen are sometimes overlooked, the wrestling program has made sure to develop the younger athletes...

Junior Travis Calloway (in red) fights to pin opponent in the Puma Duals.

Puma Duals success, ready for full team

Sawyer Del Fosse, Staff Reporter December 19, 2017

Even though the football team’s run reached its end, some players received no time to rest before being thrown into wrestling. Junior regular Travis Calloway said, “We talk to coach about it (coming...

Adrian Sanchez (12) tries to pin his opponent during the home wrestling match on January 25, 2017 against Hamilton High School.

Wrestlers delayed to return due to football playoffs

Sawyer Del Fosse, Staff Reporter November 16, 2017

Wrestling season is starting up again and the Pumas appear to be ready with a slew of returning starters. However, many of these returners will not be able to train with the rest of the team for an undetermined...

Behind Calloway brothers, wrestling off to solid start

Behind Calloway brothers, wrestling off to solid start

Zach Klein, Sports Editor in chief December 16, 2016

This year’s wrestling group is going into the second semester with the new year on a high note after a recent string of good performances. Following their outings in their first matches and success...

Editor and chief Emma Fernandez.

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....

Our Take

Sam Nabaty, Staff Reporter December 11, 2015

Friday night football crowds are what make up the ideal high school experience. People packing onto the bleachers to cheer on their classmates. Soon after, the winter sports season rolls around with basketball,...

Justin Nelson preparing for his upcoming match at home against Basha/Marana

Wrestling hopes to make impact with hard work and determination

Zach Klein, Staff reporter December 10, 2015

There are not many prototypical all-around players in high school athletics these days, but senior Justin Nelson certainly makes his case to earn that distinction. Going into the Puma Duals, wrestling...

John Carlson Invite a success

Zach Klein, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

Perry hosted a well-renowned tournament November 28, named for two-time state champion coach John Carlson. The tournament was heralded by head coach Darren Johnson as a success. “It was fun, we had...

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