Perry Shuts Out South Range in Region 17 Championship Clash
Perry High School clinched a decisive 32-0 victory over South Range in the Division V, Region 17 championship, ending South Range's 11-game winning streak and avenging their loss from last season's title game. After losing to South Range last year and seeing them win the state championship, Perry bounced back strongly this season, currently sporting a perfect 14-0 record and grabbing their first regional title since 2016.
Game Highlights
First Quarter: Perry started strong with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Walter Moses to Brayden Richards. Despite a missed extra point, they led 6-0.
Perry's Offense in Action: Following a quick South Range three-and-out, Perry extended their lead with a 49-yard run by Jayden Studio, setting up a 1-yard touchdown sneak by Moses. The score moved to 12-0 after a failed two-point try.
Second Quarter: Perry's offense kept the pressure with Studio scoring another 1-yard touchdown. Richards then threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to Luke Sivon, increasing the lead to 25-0.
Studio's Big Run: Just before halftime, Studio dashed for a 48-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 32-0.
Perry's Defensive and Offensive Strength
Perry's defense was a key factor, holding South Range to just 160 total yards. This was their sixth shutout of the season. Offensively, they were led by Studio with 214 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Moses added 162 passing yards with two touchdowns.
South Range's Challenges
South Range, despite a strong season record of 12-2, struggled against Perry's defense. Their key players, Tristan Toy and Aidan Dominguez, couldn't make much impact against Perry's tight defense.
Looking Ahead
This win not only takes Perry to the state semifinals for the second time in their history but also solidifies their position as a top team this season. They've shown a great mix of strong offense and defense, setting them up as a team to watch as the tournament continues.