Athletics News

By Dean Lanford of NDP Sports Management Club 

Cooper Perry has been a core part of NDP’s football team, being a star-studded wide receiver for our Saints. Perry, who primarily plays wide receiver for NDP, has been a standout player for the team this season. He has been instrumental in helping the team to the semi-finals of the playoffs with his impressive displays of strength, speed, and technique. He has been a reliable target for his quarterback, Noah Trigueros, with 78 receptions this season. The sophomore has received for 1100 yards just this season with 20 receiving touchdowns to add to that. He finished the season 14th in the 5A division for receiving yards as well. These numbers are a testament to Perry's talent and his ability to make big plays on the field. Cooper’s talent and drive has allowed him to achieve this level of play in just his sophomore year. Because of this sheer level of success, he was nominated for Arizona High School Player of the Year this past Fall.  

Cooper has been a star since a young age which is evidenced by the fact that he played varsity as a freshman. The Arizona native played during middle school and was already talented when he first stepped on the field. But talent is nothing without hard work. Perry's work ethic and leadership skills have also been praised by his coaches and teammates. He is a dedicated athlete who spends countless hours practicing and improving his game. Perry won Arizona Cardinals High School Player of the Week just after Coach Prelock won Arizona Cardinals High School Coach of the Week. Cooper had a streak of extremely successful games before getting this award. Because he earned a weekly award, he was nominated for the Cardinals High School Player of the Year and was invited to a Cardinals game for free and received a team jersey. Sadly, he did not get the award, but he still is an underclassman with many years ahead of him.  

These awards and the success of this young star have caught the attention of many colleges around the country. He has offers from big schools like Oregon, Notre Dame, and Houston. He is being patient to commit as he still has many offers coming in. As Perry enters his junior year, fans and scouts are eager to see what he will accomplish on the field. With his impressive stats and natural talent, there is no doubt that he will continue to be a rising star in the world of high school football.