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.
August 26, 2025
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Former Quincy athlete enters final soccer season at collegiate level
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. “I used to live in front of a park when I lived in a different state, we just saw the rec league and signed up,” said Perez. “Then, when I came over (to Quincy), I got into club soccer in middle school with a couple of friends.” Perez said he played with the club soccer team, Quincy United, throughout his middle school years before moving on to play for the Jacks at the high school level. His career with the Jacks was met with an unexpected bump when COVID caused both his sophomore and junior seasons to be cancelled.