Get ready for the rematch of the season. As Derby (12-0) takes on Blue Valley (12-0) for the Class 6A state title on Saturday Nov. 26. Here is a list of things you as fans should expect to see…
Big numbers from senior QB Dan Dawdy
This season Dawdy is 147/232 in completions for 2,532 yards, has 33 TD’s, only 4-int’s and a record of 12-0.
Senior Dan Dawdy runs the ball during the panthers game vs the Lawrence Free State FirebirdsSenior Dan Dawdy looks downfield to throw the football during the Panthers game at Hutch.
A lot of green in the stands
The student section is encouraging everyone to wear their Derby green!
…and blonde on the field
A lot of the players bleached their hair for fun and to do one last thing together that could also unite them.
Stands packed with fans
Derby always travels well for the football team and many plan to travel up to Emporia and cheer on the Panthers this Saturday
Student section on jersey themed night when the panthers faced Hutch again in the playoffs.Peerlus Walker’s mom hollers from the stands during a home game at Panther Stadium.
Energy from everyone
Every player, coach and fan will bring it all, as they say “Bring the Juice”
Derby students cheers from the stands with a sign that read “Bring the Juice”
Big plays from defense
Derby’s defense is led by seniors Tommy Carter, Braeden Cooper, and Peerlus Walker
Derby’s defense sacks Lawrence free state QB in their sub-state game.Senior Braeden Cooper celebrates a sack the Panthers gave the Salthawks during Derby & Hutch’s second match-up this season.
Explosive offense performances
Featuring juniors Brody Kooser and Michael Littleton and seniors Kenyon Tabor, Kai Lemons and Lachlan Jones.
junior Brody Kooser
junior Michael Littleton
senior Kenyon Tabor
senior Kai Lemonssenior Lachlan Jones
Lots of screaming from the sidelines.
Head Coach Brandon ClarkCoaches from the sideline call a play
And celebrating too!
Seniors hug teammate Dan DawdyCoach Clark cheers from the sidelineBig hugs after a big play from junior Evan Clark during the first playoff game vs Wichita NorthwestAfter sophomore Jackson Syring recovers the ball during the Lawrence free state game celebrations ignited in Panther Stadium.From the field Senior Cadin Gustafson encourages the crowd to get loudSeniors Peerlus Walker and James Werbin lift there arms in celebrationSenior Peerlus Walker jumps on senior Tommy carter in celebration.
All photos by Erin Kooser
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