Perry football coach Jeremy Hathcock to undergo heart surgery
Perry football will be without head coach Jeremy Hathcock for a while after he undergoes heart surgery Oct. 7.
Perry High School's football coach, Jeremy Hathcock, will undergo triple-bypass heart surgery on Wednesday, October 7, according to a letter sent to the Perry football community. The district has not specified how long Hathcock's recovery period will be. Despite knowing he needed the surgery for weeks, Hathcock still coached his team during their game against Gilbert Higley on Thursday, October 1, where they lost 45-42.
The letter to Perry families and students expressed thoughts and well wishes for Hathcock and his family, emphasizing the need to respect his privacy during this time. Interim head coach Justin Clare will handle the team's management during Hathcock's absence. Coach Hathcock, 54, revealed that he had a 90% blockage in his arteries, leading him to opt for the surgery sooner rather than waiting until after the season.
A routine exam and subsequent tests revealed the blockage. This is a bye week for Perry, with their next game scheduled for October 16 against Mesa Westwood. Richard Obert, a seasoned high school sports reporter for The Arizona Republic, covered the story.
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