Sunnyside’s four-year varsity standout Vitoria Perez, who led the Blue Devils to a 5A Southern championship this season, has announced she will play at Scottsdale Community College next season.
2021 5A Southern Region Player of the Year Vitoria Perez has committed to Scottsdale Community College!! We can’t wait to see her play at the next level and are very proud of you! #DevilsAtTheNextLevel @perez24__ @SHSDevilSports pic.twitter.com/I9QPqxvQXS
— Sunnyside HS Girls Basketball (@LadyDevil_Hoops) May 20, 2021
Perez, a 5-foot-8 senior forward, averaged 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the Blue Devils. She was selected an AllSportsTucson.com Class 5A Southern Arizona All-Star.
Scottsdale is part of the ACCAC that comprises Pima College, so she will return to her hometown next season as a college player.
.@LadyDevil_Hoops leading scorer Vitoria Perez talks about how Sunnyside is developing under new coach Justin Delgado. Blue Devils ranked in top 10 in 5A. pic.twitter.com/RCsKY4RN4R
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