Torrie Perry – Class of 1995, Honored at the "Torrie Perry Night" Basketball Game
For the third consecutive year, the Edinburgh High School girls’ basketball program dedicated a special evening to honor one of the most decorated and inspiring athletes in school history. Last Friday, during their matchup against Hauser, the Lancers hosted the annual “Torrie Perry Night,” celebrating the life, athletic accomplishments, and enduring spirit of the EHS standout.
The gymnasium flooded with pink as the varsity team donned special commemorative uniforms, while fans throughout the stands wore custom event t-shirts to show their support. The highlight of the evening came with the presentation of the annual Torrie Perry Scholarship Award, which was presented to senior Kenna Streeval for embodying the leadership and dedication Torrie exemplified.
Torrie Perry, a 1995 graduate of Edinburgh High School, left a legacy that remains etched in the school’s record books. A standout three-sport athlete, Perry earned varsity letters in all three of her sports across all four years of high school. Her leadership was evident early, serving as team captain for both the volleyball and basketball squads during her junior and senior seasons. She earned All-Conference honors twice in volleyball and once in basketball.
On the basketball court, Perry etched her name in the record books as the very first 1,000-point scorer in Edinburgh girls’ basketball history. Her junior season featured a legendary performance against Crothersville, where she dominated with a career-high 40 points and 29 rebounds. That remarkable season earned her First Team All-State honors and an Indiana All-Star candidacy heading into her senior year. Though a knee injury suffered in the preseason Jamboree shortened her final campaign, Perry finished her high school career with 1,018 points and more than 800 rebounds.
Beyond the impressive statistics, Perry was best known for her unrelenting work ethic, competitive drive, and infectious positivity.
"Torrie was hardworking, confident, kind, and patient," recalled Jamie Turner, who grew up watching Perry play. "Any time she was on the court, she was giving 100 percent and then some. From going over plays, to teaching defense, showing drills to the freshmen, she was the true definition of the best teammate and a great human being."
After high school, Perry carried that same relentless drive into her professional career at David R. Webb Co. and into her personal life as a devoted mother to her two children, Mariah and Jonathon.
In 2001, Perry faced her toughest opponent when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. True to her athletic spirit, she approached the diagnosis with determination and resilience. Throughout her extended battle, Perry never allowed the illness to dampen her spirit, remaining a constant, smiling presence in the community until her passing in 2019.
Through the annual tribute night and scholarship, established in her name by the girls’ basketball coach, Dennis Smith and Torrie’s children, the Edinburgh community ensures that Torrie Perry’s dedication, sportsmanship, and courage will continue to inspire future generations of Lancer athletes.