Photo by Anthony Mullen: Seniors stand for a group picture after the ceremony. By Emma Hyder '25 On Tuesday, September 24th, the DHS Cross Country team held their senior night ceremony at the Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex. The underclassmen put together a heartfelt ceremony for the seniors at their last home meet of the … Continue reading Ceremony held for DHS cross country seniors

By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 Derby varsity baseball started the season off with a game against Torrington on March 30, 2024. Unfortunately, the game was not a great start for their season with a loss 3 - 28. Even though it was a tough loss, the boys were able to secure a win against Crosby on … Continue reading Derby varsity baseball is looking to make states again this season

Photo by Sarah Jadach: Derby's lifters pose for a photo at the NVL Weightlifting Competition. By Horatio Glover '26The annual Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) weightlifting competition took place this year at Oxford High School on March 23, 2024. This year marked the twentieth time that the NVL has done it. The  competition sadly went on … Continue reading Battle of the brawn at Derby’s weightlifting competition

By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 Derby varsity softball began their season on a high note with their home opener on Saturday, March 30, 2024 against Torrington. It wasn’t a game that Derby was predicted to win, but they came in with a positive attitude, ready to give their all and play the game. The game was … Continue reading Derby varsity softball is coming into the season hot

Photo by Kristian Fearon '25: Athletes setting up their blocks. By Kristian Fearon '25 As winter sports approach, so does the indoor track season. Now coached by DHS health teacher Matthew Nicolari, the 2023-24 DHS track team officially started with practices on Nov. 30. New and former athletes are all ready to start the season.  … Continue reading Athletes anticipate indoor track season 

Photo by Kaelyn Dimartino '25: The boys basketball scrimmage against O'Brien Tech. By Kaelyn Dimartino '25 This year, Derby High School boys’ basketball starts fresh with a new beginning. There is new leadership including DHS finance teacher Robert Swierbitowicz as head coach, assistant coach James Brown, and volunteer coach Shane Swierbitowicz. Swierbitowicz expressed that it … Continue reading Boys’ basketball heading towards a fresh start

Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Derby wrestlers practicing top and bottom during practice. By Horatio Glover '26 "I’ll coach one kid, two kids, 30 kids, whatever it is,’’ says Derby’s Athletic Hall Of Fame Coach Walter ‘’Buster’’ Jadach. Buster has been coaching the Derby High School wrestling program for 48 years, ever since he took … Continue reading With DHS wrestling tradition comes new responsibility 

Photo courtesy of CT Insider: Derby High School football has experienced some frustration when there is not one consistent trainer.  By Gianna Akter '25 On September 27, 2023, Derby High School’s former athletic trainer, Dan Perillo, had his last day with the DHS family, leaving due to his contracting service. Since then, DHS student athletes … Continue reading Inconsistency in athletic trainer position causes difficulties for student athletes 

Photo by Jennifer Moffat: Derby's 2023 powderpuff team. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 The annual Derby vs. Shelton powderpuff game happened on Tuesday, November 21st. This is Derby's second time competing and beating Shelton in a powderpuff game. The Derby powderpuff team annihilated the Shelton Gales with a score of 30-6.  Powderpuff is a girl's flag … Continue reading Powderpuff continues their winning streak