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Perry has two new wrestling state champions.  Juniors David Carr and Emil Soenhlen both captured state titles in Columbus during the OHSAA state wrestling tournament held March 9-11.  The wrestling team captured 6th place overall with four individuals reaching the podium.  Senior Joe Koontz placed 7th, Junior Zach Blackiston placed 8th, and our two state champions in Juniors David Carr and Emil Soenhlen provided all the scoring for the Panthers. Congratulations to the wrestling team on a fantastic season.

The Perry Athletic Department is excited to offer several different cost-saving options for Perry students, residents, and fans for upcoming athletic events. Each pass is  good for all 7th grade through varsity home athletic events during the regular season, with the exception of OHSAA playoff tournaments and invitational events.  The FAN-tastic Pass & Student All Sports Pass can be purchased through the athletic office Monday thru Thursday 8 AM – 3 PM. The Senior Citizen Club Pass is available free of charge to any Perry resident 65 years or older. The senior pass can be picked up at the Board of Education Office Monday thru Friday 8 AM – 3 PM. A valid driver’s license is required.  Questions can be directed to Sue Wertz at 330-478-6159 (ext 2901) or sue.wertz@perrylocal.org. (more…)

The Perry High School wrestling staff and the nationally ranked PHS wrestling team will be hosting an elementary wrestling clinic for beginning wrestlers in grades 1 – 6. The clinic will take place October 20th – October 22nd from 6 – 7 PM in the main gym at Perry High School. Cost for the clinic is $25 which includes awards, tournament entry to be held at the conclusion of the clinic, and a Perry wrestling t-shirt.  Questions can be directed to Danny Genetin through email at: Danny.Genetin@perrylocal.org

Click here for a clinic flyer and registration form. 

Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support Perry Girls Golf.  Come to the Canton Centre Chipotle on Tuesday, September 15th from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Print and bring the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you are supporting Perry Girls Golf to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the girls golf team. Click here to view an event flyer.

Please join us for our sixth season. We are a recreational league designed for youth in grades 2-6 to learn basketball, sportsmanship, and Perry Pride. Last year, 200 boys (and dozens of second-grade girls) participated, including over 100 who had not previously played organized basketball.  (more…)