By Sean Cordy, Des Moines Register
Perry High School saw seven of its student-athletes sign their official letter of intent to continue their athletic career and education following their graduation on May 25.
The high school students signed their letters of intent during a celebratory signing day on Friday, April 25.
The students are listed alphabetically by last name (College – Sport):
Jonatan Banuelos (University of Dubuque – Soccer)
The state runners-up’s second-leading scorer last season, Banuelos has collected 11 goals in his eight games played of his senior campaign.
Amy Diaz (Clarke University – Soccer)
One of the team’s two captains this season, Diaz has been a core piece of the Jayettes roster all four seasons in Perry and has lifted the team to its best start since 2018.
Ben Kusar (Triton College – Wrestling)
With a career record of 36-15, Kusar wrapped up his high school career at this year’s state championships with two wins on Iowa’s biggest stage.
Quin Mahler-Moreno (University of South Dakota – Swimming)
The first Perry student-athlete to appear in four consecutive state meets in the same sport in recent memory, Malher-Moreno finished her Jayette career with a bronze medal at the 2024 championship.
Julie Maylum (Wartburg College)
Part of the girls wrestling team from its inception a couple of years ago, Maylum posted a 45-10 career record with 39 pins en route to multiple state tournament appearances.
Owen Myers (Mt. Mercy University – Baseball)
A three-year starter, Myers led the team with 34 hits and 53 total bases, and his six triples were the fifth-most in Iowa last season.
Taryn Nehring (Grandview College – Track)
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One of the four runners to lift Perry to the state track meet last season in the sprint medley, Nehring has made big strides this season, trimming her 400-meter dash time by four seconds to 1:01.86 — putting her in the heat of the competition for a solo bid to finish her high school career.
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