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Perry's powerful basketball machine led by Koa Peat could make Arizona history


Published on 2024-12-19 14:45:19 - Des Moines Register
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  • Some regard that team, led by center Marvin Bagley III and point guard Alex Barcello, as the best Arizona high school basketball team in history. That was Duane's last season, as the Aztecs became the first big-school Arizona team to win four consecutive state titles. He's not quite ready to designate this Perry team at that level.

The article from the Des Moines Register discusses Perry High School's basketball team, which has emerged as a powerhouse in Iowa high school basketball. Led by senior point guard Marcus Perry, who has committed to play at the University of Iowa, the team has an impressive record and is poised to potentially make history by winning the state championship. The team's success is attributed to a combination of talented players, including sharpshooter Jake Thompson and versatile forward Ethan Miller, along with a rigorous training regimen and strategic coaching by Coach Mike Johnson. The article highlights their recent victories, the community's support, and the high expectations for the team as they aim to secure Perry High School's first basketball state title since 1995.

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