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Derrek Williams
Derrek Williams

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Carleton, Mich.
High School:
Airport
Height:
5-8
Event:
Hurdles/Sprints
Intended Major:
Journalism



05/12/2012

Oakland Men and Women Finish Eighth at Summit League Championships

The Golden Grizzlies broke two school records on Saturday.

04/28/2012

Oakland Breaks School Records, Personal Bests at Lyle Bennett Open

Andrew Stebbins broke his own school record in the shot put.

04/21/2012

Oakland Breaks Records at IWU Pre-Conference Challenge

Serena San Cariter and Shannon Getchen each set school records

02/26/2012

Oakland Track Teams Take Eighth at Summit League Indoor Championships

The women's team scored 14 points, while the men's team earned 9

HIGH SCHOOL:
▪ Four-year letterwinner under Mike Schley
▪ Member of two-time Regional runner-up and three-time Huron League championship team
▪ Received Coach's Award in his senior year
▪ Two-time All-American at the USATF Championships in the 400-meter hurdles
▪ Two-time USATF Region 5 and Michigan Association champion
▪ All-league and All-region honorable mention football player as a RB/KR in 2010

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
▪ Class Treasurer all four years
▪ Honor roll student
▪ Won the Wendy's High School Heisman School Scholarship Winner

TOP ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
▪ Broke 27-year-old USATF Region 5 championship record in the 400-meter hurdle with a 55.12

Personal
Full Name: Derrek Ryan Williams
Birthdate: March, 26, 1993
Parents: Raymond Williams and Mary Bryant
Siblings: Raymond (21), Noelle (15), Dylan (14)

Top Three Reasons for Choosing Oakland:
1. Opportunity to participate at the Diviion I level
2. Size of the campus
3. Close to home

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