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Gilbert Perry is on the doorstep of making history.
And if the Pumas beat top-seed Phoenix Mountain Pointe on Friday night to reach the 6A football final, it could lead to a major recruiting door to open that senior quarterback Brock Purdy has waited a long time for.
“I feel something will open up, especially if I take my team to state (championship),” said Purdy, 6-foot-1, 197 pounds, who broke former Chandler star Bryce Perkins’ single-season 6A record for touchdown passes in a season with 48 in just 12 games. “Hopefully, that opens some eyes.”
MORE: Arizona high school recruiting updates
Purdy has been on the University of Arizona football sideline for the Wildcats’ last two home games, invitations showing they have some interest.
But other than them, Purdy said he has not heard from any other Power 5 schools.
On Monday, Purdy landed an offer from Southern Utah, which came a couple of weeks after picking up a Montana State offer.
If a quarterback falls through during the early signing window in December at a big college, that could lead to Purdy being next in line.
From what Perry coach Preston Jones has been hearing, that might be the case.
Jones said that even after an All-Arizona season as a junior, Purdy’s decision-making is better and he is physically stronger.
More: Arizona high school football Player of the Year nominees
“I think the game slowed down for him,” Jone said. “I think one of the deals with the big schools, I think a lot of them like him, but a lot of them have commitments. I think Dec.18, things will change.
“Colleges have offers out to their QBs. QBs are special. If you have this QB here, and you’re talking to another QB, it’s like cheating on your girlfriend. I think they know. And he’s waiting.
“A few schools have told us, he’s our next guy, but they’re not going to go out and advertise that.”
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Gilbert Perry senior quarterback Brock Purdy went through 10 football games this season before picking up a college football scholarship offer.
Purdy, on the verge of another 3,000-yards passing season, tweeted Monday that he was offered by Montana State.
“The coaching staff is great and love my game,” Purdy said. “I like how the college is all about football up there.”
More: Purdy wins QB duel as Perry outguns Hamilton
Purdy (6-1, 197) still doesn’t have a Power 5 conference offer, despite putting up mind-boggling numbers against strong competition the last two seasons.
He has previous offers from UNLV, Northern Arizona and New Mexico State.
“I’m still being patient,” Purdy said. “I don’t know when I’ll decide on a college yet.”
Perry opens the 6A state playoffs on Friday at home against No. 13 Anthem Boulder Creek.
Purdy is on azcentral sports’ Player of the Year watch list. He has passed for 2,937 yards and 38 touchdowns and run for 725 yards and seven TDs this season.
Saguaro rolls on after beating Peoria | 1:40
Reaction from Saguaro’s win Friday night over Peoria.
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Chandler WR Gunner Romney breaks down 77-point performance vs. Pinnacle | 0:53
Chandler moves on after topping Pinnacle.
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Phoenix Christian’s Brian Cole after win over Tempe Prep | 1:07
Phoenix Christian head coach Brian Cole after his team dominated Tempe Prep, 59-15, to move onto the semifinals. Weston DeWitt/Special to azcentral sports
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Zidane Thomas after Centennial’s win over Chaparral | 0:51
Zidane Thomas scored three rushing touchdowns in Centennial’s playoff win over Chaparral on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.
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Casteel quarterback Gunner Cruz on team’s win | 0:44
Casteel topped Florence, 35-26
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Red Mountain’s Lance Lawson after win over Westview | 1:11
Lance Lawson talks about Red Mountains’ quarterfinal win over Westview. RM next faces Chandler.
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Brock Purdy dissects Hamilton again | 1:00
Gilbert Perry moves on after dominating performance.
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Arizona QBs taking center stage | 0:52
Brocky Purdy, Tyler Shough and Jacob Conover talk about this week’s quarterfinal matchups.
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Lance Lawson on Red Mountain’s win over Horizon | 1:27
Red Mountain star Lance Lawson discusses his team’s win over Horizon in the first round of the 6A playoffs on Friday.
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Chaparral’s Jack Miller on win | 1:02
Chaparral squeaked by Williams Field, 17-14.
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Higley coach Eddy Zubey on team’s win | 0:45
Gilbert Higley beat Seton Catholic, 65-19, to advance in the state playoffs.
Adam Stites/Special to azcentral sports
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Hamilton QB Tyler Shough discusses win over Skyline | 0:55
Hamilton quarterback Tyler Shough talks about his win over Skyline during the first round of the playoffs on Friday.
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Saguaro coach Jason Mohns on win over Mingus | 1:16
Saguaro coach Jason Mohns discusses his team’s win over Cottonwood Mingus in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Friday.
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Peoria quarterback Nate Dobson leads team to win over Walden Grove | 1:13
Peoria’s quarterback Nate Dobson finished the game with one touchdown and said his teammates stepping up contributed to the team’s win.
Jennifer Jimenez/Special to azcentral sports
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Cover 2: Previewing the 2017 football postseason | 24:38
Richard Obert and Richard Morin breakdown the 6A to 2A brackets for the high school football tournaments, which start Friday, Nov. 3.
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Desert Ridge coach Jeremy Hathcock discusses 6A bracket | 1:42
Mountain Pointe and Desert Ridge are the top two seeds in 6A for the 2017 Arizona high school football playoffs.
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Chaparral coach Thomas Lewis breaks down 5A playoffs | 2:13
Chaparral has first-round rematch with defending champion Williams Field in division 5A of the Arizona high school football playoffs.
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Saguaro coach Jason Mohns analyzes 4A state bracket | 1:58
Saguaro is trying to become the first team in the state to win five straight state championships in Arizona high school football.
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Defending champion American Leadership coach breaks down 3A playoffs | 1:11
It’s a balanced bracket and a wide-open race for the Arizona high school football 3A championship.
Richard Obert/ azcentral sports
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Phoenix Christian coach breaks down 2A playoffs | 1:45
Phoenix Christian coach Brian Cole talks about the Arizona high school football 2A playoff brackets.
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Moon Valley honors Carlos Sanchez at game | 1:38
Moon Valley booster club president describes the community rallying around the Sanchez family and creating #CarlosStrong to remember the player who died after an injury suffered in a high school football game.
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Chandler keeps Battle For Arizona Avenue trophy | 1:19
Chandler beats Hamilton 50-14 for Premier Region title
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Liberty’s Ryan Bendle talks about win over Centennial | 0:52
Senior quarterback Ryan Bendle of Liberty came up with big plays in his team’s win, but credit guys around him.
Jennifer Jimenez/Special to azcentral sports
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Williams Field’s Jadon Pearson talks about win over Queen Creek | 1:53
Jadon Pearson had two interceptions, including a pick-six to help Gilbert Williams Field defeat Queen Creek 27-6 Friday in Queen Creek. The win gave Williams Field the San Tan regional title and an automatic playoff berth.
Nick Snow/Special for azcentral sports
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Dylan Naylor after Kellis’ win over Ironwood | 0:45
Dylan Naylor had 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns to lead Kellis over Ironwood on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.
Jake Rill/Special to azcentral sports
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Higley QB Spencer Brasch talks the victory over Seton | 1:43
Higley beat Seton, 50-0
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Arizona Lutheran outscores Gilbert Christian | 1:04
Arizona Lutheran RB Brandon Garcia and coach Dave Peter discuss their win over Gilbert Christian.
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North’s Jason Cortez discusses their win over Maryvale | 0:54
North blanked Maryvale, 46-0
Jose M. Romero/Special to azcentral sports
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Saguaro rolls on after beating Peoria
Chandler WR Gunner Romney breaks down 77-point performance vs. Pinnacle
Phoenix Christian’s Brian Cole after win over Tempe Prep
Zidane Thomas after Centennial’s win over Chaparral
Casteel quarterback Gunner Cruz on team’s win
Red Mountain’s Lance Lawson after win over Westview
Brock Purdy dissects Hamilton again
Arizona QBs taking center stage
Lance Lawson on Red Mountain’s win over Horizon
Chaparral’s Jack Miller on win
Higley coach Eddy Zubey on team’s win
Hamilton QB Tyler Shough discusses win over Skyline
Saguaro coach Jason Mohns on win over Mingus
Peoria quarterback Nate Dobson leads team to win over Walden Grove
Cover 2: Previewing the 2017 football postseason
Desert Ridge coach Jeremy Hathcock discusses 6A bracket
Chaparral coach Thomas Lewis breaks down 5A playoffs
Saguaro coach Jason Mohns analyzes 4A state bracket
Defending champion American Leadership coach breaks down 3A playoffs
Phoenix Christian coach breaks down 2A playoffs
Moon Valley honors Carlos Sanchez at game
Chandler keeps Battle For Arizona Avenue trophy
Liberty’s Ryan Bendle talks about win over Centennial
Williams Field’s Jadon Pearson talks about win over Queen Creek
Dylan Naylor after Kellis’ win over Ironwood
Higley QB Spencer Brasch talks the victory over Seton
Arizona Lutheran outscores Gilbert Christian
North’s Jason Cortez discusses their win over Maryvale
To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at [email protected] or 602-316-8827. Follow him at twitter.com/azc_obert. Watch the azcentral sports high school football show on the azcentral sports Facebook page, with a new episode live every week at 7 p.m.
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