Cody Friesen

Arkansas, Derby

Sports Editor at Derby Informer

Sports Editor at the Derby Informer. I usually laugh at my own tweets and may use too many gifs.

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Articles

Horn targeting consistency in offseason

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

After missing nearly his full freshman season at Cowley College, Braden Horn contributed at his new home at Kansas City Kansas Community College this past season. As the summer rolls around, Horn is working on consistency through collegiate summer baseball. Horn’s freshman season at Cowley came to a sudden end five weeks into the spring after breaking the hamate bone in his wrist, which needed surgery. He opted to take a medical redshirt for the season.
Enslinger finding winning culture

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

Former Panther Chloe Enslinger’s competitive nature has been evident at every level of softball and has fueled her to get better. After wrapping up a strong career at Barton Community College, Enslinger has found a new home at Friends University. After a strong freshman season, including a second team All-KJCC Region Six selection as an infielder with time at third base and catcher, Enslinger elevated her skills because she knew how to prepare.
PANTHER PODCAST: Syring ends college with 59-game winning streak

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

Your browser does not support the audio element. In his final year of college baseball, Jackson Syring never lost a game. The Derby alum was a key piece of the historic LSU-Shreveport team that went 59-0 and won the NAIA National Championship. The 59-game winning streak is the longest active win streak among all levels of college baseball.
Photography passion stretches three generations

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

The Derby Arts Council and Derby Public Library are currently highlighting the special connection between art and the family bond it creates with current “Art is Family” exhibit, which illustrates the works of multiple families in several different styles. Among the works (on display through June 24) is the photography of Derby’s Stockebrand family, representing three generations of wildlife photographers. Photos from Elvin, Greg and Brian are on display in the exhibit.
Smokin’ 5K brings competitors of all ages

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

The Derby Recreation Commission hosted the third annual Smokin’ 5K on June 14, part of the Smoke on the Plains festivities. The USATF-certified course started and ended at High Park and circled around the streets of Derby. Participants overcame the morning rain to complete the event.
Phone policy slows updated DHS handbook

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

In the working world, it can be easy to get distracted by the cellphone. The cellphone can be used in various ways, like coordinating rides, checking the latest news or taking a quick look at social media. It is often common to scroll or watch something at lunch at the office. Yet, at the school level, it has created a dilemma of when, where and how cellphones should be used to maintain a positive learning environment.
OPINION: Offseason is vital for success

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

June might be one of the most crucial times for high school sports. All across Kansas, teams are working hard to gain an advantage and develop a vision for the upcoming year. Derby High School has been busy with activities, but it helps set the tone for the next season and beyond. Some sports might be on more of a time crunch than others. We are less than 65 days until the first official day of fall practices and around the 80-day mark until the first football game of the year.
Twins piecing together winning lineup

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

The Derby Twins gained momentum late in the 2024 season to punch a ticket to the NBC World Series tournament. As the Twins flip the page to a new season, the expectations of winning the 90-year-old tournament remain the same. The Twins have a good balance of returners and new talent ready to piece together a successful season. “The goal is to get back to the NBC World Series, but the hardest thing to do is to get in there,” Derby Twins head coach Colton Flax said.
Development the focus for summer volleyball

2 weeks ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

Time is of the essence for Derby High School volleyball, and the summer is a key time for development. It has been over 230 days since the Panthers last took the court for competition, and the revamped roster is inside the 70-day countdown until the first scheduled competition on Aug. 30. Those days include the two-week KSHSAA-mandated moratorium that restricts school-related offseason athletic activities. The Panthers are working to test new lineups and build team chemistry for the 2025 season.
District seeing reduction in chronic absenteeism

2 weeks ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

Students always want to make the most out of summer vacation, but Derby Public Schools is working hard over the summer to prioritize making every day count in the school year. At the Board of Education meeting on June 9, the final numbers of chronic absenteeism in the district across all schools throughout the 2024-25 school year were presented. The data will be used to formulate a strategy to continue to keep students in school.