Purdy High School will crown its 2026 Homecoming Queen and Mr. Tip-Off at a special coronation between junior varsity and varsity boys' basketball games on Friday. The JV contest versus Blue Eye begins at 6 p.m. This year's Homecoming theme is "Stars of Purdy.” Candidates include, front row, from left: freshman Karla Perez Hernandez, sophomore Brooklyn Phelan, junior Emily Maddocks and senior Lucy Lee. Back row: freshman Dexton Moller, sophomore Daniel Aldaba, junior Jackson Lee and senior Simon Walker. Contributed photo