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The Student News Site of Perry Meridian High School

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The Student News Site of Perry Meridian High School

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The Student News Site of Perry Meridian High School

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Taylor posses the South Regional Champion trophy during his media session following their victory over Duke on Mar. 31 in Dallas, Texas 
Photo provided by Chip Alexander (The Raleigh News & Observer)
Athletics
From Falcon to Final Four
Peyton Pruitt, Staff Reporter • April 1, 2024

Heading into the ACC Tournament, the postseason hope for former Falcon Jayden Taylor and the North Carolina State Wolfpack was slim. But now,...

Anthony Garrett-Towns goes up for a contested layup.
Athletics
Season ends in Sectional semifinal
Logan Tucker, Staff Reporter • March 1, 2024

After a roller coaster of a season, the PMHS Falcons ended their season with a 64-44 loss to the Southport Cardinals at the Southport Fieldhouse...

Denise McClanahan stands proudly with her plaque for the Silver Medal.
Athletics
The Mac attack
Nevaeh Hite, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2024

Denise McClanahan has been contributing to girls basketball in Indiana for over 35 years, from creating training camps to coaching AAU and high...

(Left to right) Taylor, McClure, Huckaby, Dale and Young pose for a picture following a senior year dual. 
Photo provided by Elizabeth McClure
Athletics
Graduating from the mat
Peyton Pruitt, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2024

Growing up in sports provides athletes with many benefits. One of the many advantages is the relationships they build with teammates and their...

Bella Ramierez, junior, wrestling versus Southport
Athletics
Girls wrestling: take two
Caroline Smothers, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

PMHS started its girls’ wrestling program during the 2022-2023 school year and has been gaining traction ever since. From zero girls qualifying...

( Left to Right) Estes, Garmon, Pruitt, and VanderWeide dress up for football Sectionals at Warren Central High School on Oct. 27, 2023.
Photo provided by John VanderWeide
Athletics
Perched on the front row
Logan Tucker, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

Any person looking through the stands of a PMHS sporting event will see a diverse and passionate crowd, and not long after, a few familiar voices...

Berry preparing her dive at the Martinsville swim meet. 
Photo provided by Addi Berry
Athletics
Making a Splash
Nevaeh Hite, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

A new record has been broken! Senior Addi Berry broke the previous school diving record for most points for six dives awarded to a diver during...

Zach Huckaby prepares for a play in the Perry v. Franklin Central game.
Athletics
College football turmoil
Jordan Brown, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2023

In the past week, the NCAA has faced backlash after many top teams missed the college football playoffs including an undefeated Florida State...

Lady Falcons take on the Southport Cardinals in a packed rivalry game at the historic Southport Fieldhouse.
Athletics
Hoosier Hysteria
John Mercer and Ian Miles December 15, 2023

Everyone has heard the saying, “In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana!” But what does that mean to the coaches, fans and...

The girls wrestling team cheers on a teammate during their meet against Southport on December 6.
Athletics
The rise of Falcon's girls wrestling
Peyton Pruitt, Staff Reporter • December 15, 2023

Perry Meridian has long been known for its wrestling teams. With both team and individual successes to the tune of four team state championships,...

Gumiran swimming breast stroke during the Nov. 16 meet against Bishop Chatard at Perry.
Athletics
Diving into swim season
Nevaeh Hite, Staff Reporter • December 15, 2023

The Falcon lady swimmers are off to a hot start at the beginning of their cold season. Great effort from both new and returning swimmers have...

The Falcons cross country team lines up at the start line before their race against Southport on senior night.
Athletics
On pace for a record year
Ian Miles, Staff Reporter • September 1, 2023

The boys' cross-country team has been one of the most successful teams for PMHS since the current senior class began high school back in 2020....