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 The dates referenced in this article may be outdated.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
Image from eastside-online.org: Fantasy Football has many ways for fans to participate with the teams in one place. By Alison Echeverria Soto '26 Fantasy football has not only been a great way to stay engaged with NFL games, but also with friends, family, and even colleagues, providing a shared interest and weekly interaction with your … Continue reading Fantasy Football a great way for fans to participate during NFL season
Photo from @derbyvolleyball on instagram.com: Ava Umpierre ‘27, Miley Collins ‘27, Skylah Clark ‘28, Emely Guttara ‘29, Sheahan Grey ‘27, Melanie Fearon ‘27, and Skylar Anderson ‘27, ready to take on a new season. By Lazarae Delvalle '26 The volleyball season for Derby High School started on Aug. 16, and players say the team is … Continue reading Derby’s girls’ volleyball plays an exciting season so far
Photo by Anthony Mullin: DHS baseball team starters standing for the National Anthem. By Brooklyn Fernandez '26 The Derby Red Raider baseball team is off to a 3-6 start to their baseball season. With almost half of their games played, they are struggling to have a positive record and beat the teams they are supposed … Continue reading DHS baseball team looking to make an incredible comeback
By Kaelyn DiMartino ‘25 On April 11, 2025, the Derby Varsity Softball Team played Crosby at Payden Park. This game was a confidence booster as it was the team’s second win. Before this game, the Red Raiders played against Torrington, losing 0-17. In their game against Wilby, they won 24-5, and in their game against … Continue reading Big fifth inning leads softball past Crosby Bulldogs
By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 Photo by Anthony Mullin: The team counts it out at the end of the post-talk after the game. Enjoy this interactive photo article that introduces the DHS softball team and gives you insight on each and every coach and player! https://prezi.com/view/qB9NUK3Z12tRwWwizDil/
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