By Matt Browning

Derby’s Jaydon Carruthers carried a scoring average of 71.7 last season, which was one of the best in Class 6A. But Carruthers wants to go even lower this year.

“I really want to get my total average score down to under 70,” Carruthers said. “With that being said it is golf so it is hard to do, but really had to work on every single part of game.”

The Panthers will have all seniors this season, so Carruthers is ready to go to battle with teammates he has had for four years.

“Our Derby varsity has the possibility to be entirely seniors, so the thought of getting to go to every tournament with them and hopefully winning a few is exciting,” Carruthers said.

Carruthers has the right combination of course access and private coaching that has him setting the goal of consistently improving.

“Trying to get better each and every day is really the goal,” Carruthers said. “I have a coach I go to, combined with everyday that’s it’s possible to get out on the course, I try to make it happen.”

Last season at state, Carruthers finished in a tie for 15th and he is focused on improving that finish this season.

“My individual goal is to win state,” Carruthers said. “As a team I hope to win regionals and hopefully qualify for second day of state championship.”