Photo by Shirley Diglio-Guerrette ‘27 By Shirley Diglio-Guerrette ‘27 Shea Gray, junior at Derby High School, is currently ranked 4th academically in her class. On the basketball court, she is just as impressive—ranked number 5 nationally for girls basketball. I’ve had the privilege of playing with Shea over the years and have watched her grow … Continue reading Shea Buckets is breaking records left and right
By Za'niyah Russell '27 On Feb. 3, 2026, the Derby High School boys’ basketball team faced Wolcott High School on senior night, falling 62–36 in their final home game of the season. Despite the loss, the focus of the night was honoring eight senior players and two senior cheerleaders for their years of progress and … Continue reading The Derby Cheer and Boys’ Basketball teams closed a memorable chapter on senior night
Photo From Pats Pulpit: Patriots vs. Seahawks: Final score, stats, recap from Super Bowl 60 By: Skylah Clarke '28 On Feb. 8, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks claimed the Super Bowl trophy. It was supposed to be the night the New England Patriots proved themselves and reminded everyone of their legacy. But unfortunately, after a long … Continue reading Patriots Fall Short as Seattle Thrives in Super Bowl LX
Photo from: Red Raider Athletics In The Spotlight Facebook page: Derby captains, Lazarae Delvalle ‘26, Sofia Rudus ‘26, Shea Gray ‘27, and Alison Echeverría Soto ‘26 stand together moments before heading to midfield to shake hands with Oxford and take part in the coin toss. By Lazarae Delvalle '26 Players from every grade took the … Continue reading Derby had a nail-biting end to 2025 powderpuff game
Photo by Anthony Mullin: Coach Reese giving a pep talk before they go back to the game. By Alison Echeverria Soto '26 The Derby Red Raiders finished the season with a record of 3–7, losing their last game against Oxford on Nov. 27, 2025, with a score of 6–36. Lack of communication and distraction led … Continue reading Rivalry Renewed: Thanksgiving football game against Oxford
Photo by Za’niyah Russell: During Q1 of senior night By Za’niyah Russell Under the Friday night lights, Derby High School’s seniors took the field for the last time, falling to St. Paul 21-14 in an emotional Senior Night game at 7 p.m. The night honored years of hard work, leadership, and family support, marking a … Continue reading Class of 2026 takes the home field one last time
Image taken by Matthew Nicolari: Indoor track boys achieving runner ups for Class S State championships By Mianna Burke '28 With winter settling in, Derby High School's indoor track team is excited to begin its season on Dec. 4. As the weather turns colder, the energy from Derby High School's indoor track team raises and … Continue reading Student athletes and indoor track coach are excited for this upcoming indoor track season
Photo by Lifetouch: DHS student races student from Rocky Hill towards the finish line. By Allison Ortega-Benites ‘26 This article was originally written in late Sept. 2025. The dates referenced in this article may be outdated. On Sept. 20, the DHS cross country team had a meet at Winding Trails Invitationals in Farmington, CT. At … Continue reading DHS Cross Country team begins season with great success
Photo by Anthony Mullin: Quincy Carter ‘26 and Horatio Glover ‘26 raising helmets during the National Anthem. By Fantasy Aponte '28 The Derby Red Raiders took their first win of their football season against Watertown at home on Sept. 19, 2025, with a 35-6 win. The Derby cheerleaders encouraged them excitedly on the sideline during … Continue reading Derby football thrives in game against Watertown
Photo by Anthony Mullin: DHS girls soccer team on the field. By Brianna Fernandez '28 From the first whistle to the final goal, our soccer teams represent the heart of our school’s athletic grit. The way our student-athletes persevere in the face of challenges demonstrates the mental toughness and growth mindset that define champions. The … Continue reading Derby girls’ and boys’ soccer teams gradually improve throughout the season
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