Derby’s William Hopson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Ken Hansard  All great athletes set goals.  Those goals are usually determined by the athlete’s capabilities.  Some set very general...

Derby’s Eilyannis Monge  – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Ken Hansard  Not every high school runner gets to go to the KU Relays.  It is a prestigious event that...

Derby’s Piper Hula – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue

By Ken Hansard  Piper Hula, a senior track standout from Derby, generally runs the 200, 400, 800, and the relays. As...

Derby’s Ava Hastings – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Heating and Air

By Cooper Chadwick As a freshman, Derby High School’s Ava Hastings is ready to make her mark on a talented and...

Derby Softball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Primerica – Rob Cooper

By Blake Chadwick The Derby Panther softball team is a program that consistently excels year after year. Now entering head coach...

Derby’s Karlie Demel – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Matt Browning Derby’s Karlie Demel has long been known as a leadoff type of a hitter – doing whatever it...

Derby’s Bryan Chadwick – Coach of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

By Joanna Chadwick Now in his second season as the Derby girls basketball coach, Bryan Chadwick led the Panthers to a...

Butler Community College’s Early College Academy Offers New Location for 50th Anniversary 

The Early College Academy (ECA) of Butler Community College will offer MyTrack courses starting Fall 2025. This program will mark the...

Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Jared Weinman  By Angela Brunk  Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her...

Derby’s Ava Boden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

Photo by Jared Weinman  By Angela Brunk  Ava Boden, a senior at Derby High School, is gearing up for her final...