Football’s back at Derby
Panthers open the season on Friday vs. Eisenhower at Goddard High
Derby huddles together as they head off the field and into the locker room before the game.
August 31, 2017
The high school football season is finally upon us.
The back-to-back Class 6A state champs start a new season on Friday.
Erin Kooser
“I feel like we are all excited for the first game… we have a great game plan and I feel like we will be able to execute it,” Panthers senior linebacker Chris Whalen said.
A new season brings a new quarterback in junior Hunter Igo.
“I think Igo is going to bring all to the table. He’s got a great arm… he’s a pretty versatile player,” Whalen said.
There’s also a new defensive line, a lone returning linebacker in senior Alex McGill, along with senior Tyler Brown, who transferred from Valley Center.
Erin Kooser
“It just takes time to get the chemistry right… I have no fears we’ll get it figured out,” Whalen said. “I’ve always been about working hard and being the best you can be, so I want to make it my best last (first) game.”
The Eisenhower Tigers host the Panthers at Goddard High at 7 Friday night.
