Field of the Month – Obrate Indoor Facility – Presented by Hellas Construction

By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed an extensive project—an indoor multipurpose facility—for the Refinery Project in Garden City. “On this...

Derby’s Macayla Askew – Player of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

Photo credit to Kaelyn Kissack. For Macayla Askew, basketball has been about much more than just the game.  Askew, who has...

South Central Kansas March 2026 Magazine

Derby’s Ashlyn Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Senior pitcher Ashlyn Hamilton is ready to take the field for her final season at Derby High School....

Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Angela Brunk Senior distance runner Rowan Ake is entering his final track and field season at Derby High School. After...

Derby’s Cash Carns – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet

By Matt Browning Derby bowler Cash Carns has a special bond with his step-dad, Jesse, who is retired military. “My step-father...

Host a Hygiene Drive – Presented by Simply Hygiene

Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ

By Ken Hansard           Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season...

Derby’s Lexi Schott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

Photo Credit Shelby Laine Photography By Joanna Chadwick  When Kari Schott became the assistant cheer coach at Derby, her daughter, Lexi,...

Blue Dragon Spotlight – Gabby Stauffer – Presented by Hutchinson Community College

Photo credit Sammi Carpenter By Matt Browning In just 170 at-bats last season, Hutchinson Community College’s Gabby Stauffer hit five home...