Derek Moeller-Smith

Freelance Journalist

United States

Derek Moeller-Smith is an award-winning journalist, writer, and editor with a deep background in both print and digital media. Over the years, he has reported on everything from high school sports to local politics, education, and community issues.

His bylines have appeared in SB Nation, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, the Emporia (Kan.) Gazette, the Junction City (Kan.) Daily Union, and the DeKalb County (Ga.) Champion. His work has earned multiple honors from the Kansas Press Association, including awards for Feature Writing, Sports Column Writing, and Front Page Design.

He currently lives in Sevierville, Tenn., where he enjoys mountain life with his wife and two young children.

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Football

Junction City (Kan.) Daily Union
09/05/2015
Blue Jays dominate Highland Park 56-14 in season opener

It was never really in doubt. The Junction City Blue Jays racked up 28 points in the first quarter on their way to a 56-14 drubbing of the Highland Park Scots Friday night at Al Simpler Stadium.

Basketball

Junction City (Kan.) Daily Union
02/28/2015
Blue Jays top Topeka West 63-54

Ricardo Erans scored 17 points and Tanner Lueker followed with 15 to lead the Junction City Blue Jays to a 63-54 victory over the Topeka West Chargers

Junction City (Kan.) Daily Union
02/28/2015
Ending on a High Note

Lady Jays overcome struggles, beat Topeka West 58-53

Baseball