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July 23, 2010

Corey Davis CNHI The Suwannee Democrat Fri Jul 23, 2010, 07:47 AM EDT

Live Oak — corey.davis@gaflnews.com

Years from now when Branford alumni gather for a reunion, chances are they will be talking about John Perry. Athletes like Perry don’t come around often at a small community like Branford.

Early on Perry dominated competition whether it was on the football field, basketball court or on the track.

Perry, who will head to Tusculum University, capped off quite a senior season this past year being named first team All-Area by the Gainesville Sun after accumulating 1,852 rushing yards, 313 receiving yards, 1,105 return yards and 33 touchdowns offense and 62 tackles on defense.

If that wasn’t enough, he was also named honorable mention All-Area by the Sun in basketball and qualified for state in three events in track.

Perry, the 2010 Suwannee Democrat Boys Track Athlete of the Year, finished sixth in the long jump, seventh in the triple jump and eleventh in the 100 dash at the Class 1A state meet.

After a historic final season, Perry was named the Boys Athlete of the Year as well.

Other nominees

Joe McMillian, Suwannnee, Sr.

Sports: Football, Wrestling

Credentials: Won Class 1A state championship, finished 42-6 on way to being named first team All-Area by Gainesville Sun. Captain on football team.

What's next: Signed Thursday with Cumberland

Jon Matthews, Melody Christian, Sr.

Sports: Basketball, Baseball

Credentials: Set school record with eight home runs on his way to being named the team MVP. Led team in home runs, RBIs and slugging percentage

What's next: Tallahassee Community College

Antwon Brown, Lafayette, Jr.

Sports: Football, Basketball

Credentials: Honorable mention All-Area in basketball.

What's next: Returns for senior season.

Andre Zander, Suwannee, Jr.

Sports: Football, Basketball

Credentials: Named second team All-Area after accumulating 31 catches and 8 touchdowns in a limited role. Second team All-Area in basketball after averaging 13.4 p.p.g. and 16.4 r.p.g.

What's next: Returns for senior year as one of the area's top college prospects.

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