Former Quincy athlete enters final soccer season at collegiate level
Israel Perez races against his opponent for possession of the ball during one of his games playing for Walla Walla University. Perez has had a long career in soccer, having first joined a rec league and then joined Quincy United in middle school.
COURTESY PHOTO/ISRAEL PEREZ
During a previous game for Walla Walla University, Israel Perez and his opponent try to prevent each other from making progress on the field. In his senior season with the Quincy Jacks, Perez was the team captain and led the team to the state playoffs.
Israel Perez and his teammate cross paths waiting for the opposing team to bring the soccer ball back into play. Perez said he is pursuing a career in aviation and started his own business to help pay for college.
During his sophomore wrestling season, Israel Perez faces an opponent from Warden. Perez was involved in a variety of sports at Quincy High School including soccer, wrestling and cross country.
QUINCY – Israel Perez has led a full athletic career, participating in a variety of sports as a Quincy Jackrabbit, but soccer has been the sport that has stuck with him the most over the years.
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