HOUSTON PERRY
STIGLER HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Houston Perry is a busy guy at Stigler High School. He plays football, baseball, is in student council as well as speech and debate.
“I like football better because I’m better at it and I like the faster pace and adrenalin rush of football. My dad played football and he got me into it when I was in first grade with flag football. I didn’t play the next year but then started back in third grade when the kids started wearing pads,” said Perry.
On the gridiron, Houston plays tight end where he had 32 catches for 385 yards and six touchdowns and linebacker where he recorded 68 tackles in 2023 and says he prefers playing on the offensive side of the ball better.
“Offense just comes easier to me than defense because there’s not as much guesswork involved in an offensive play, because I sometimes stress about making too many mistakes on defense.”
Kevin Wilkett, long time assistant at Stigler who took over the heading coaching reins this year, had praise for Houston.
“He’s a big part of what we’re doing the last couple of years. He’s a great receiver and blocker for us at tight end and a big strong linebacker for our defense.”
Growing up, Houston found a player over in Norman that he admired.
“My family is big on OU, and I grew up watching Samaje Perine. We went to several of his games when he was there and that’s why I wear number 32 today.”
As one of six seniors, Houston will be tabbed as one of the team leaders this year.
“I think a good leader is someone you can watch perform and learn from. I just try to do everything right and answer questions if they ask me.”
There are a couple of games over the past three years that stand out for the three-year starter.
“My freshman year we beat Holland Hall which was the first time Stigler ever beat one of the private schools and last year in our game against Sallisaw I caught the game winning two-point conversion.”
Houston attended several camps this summer with the idea of getting noticed more to have a chance of playing college ball somewhere next year.
