Derek Wright

Player Profile
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Ozark, Mo.
Previous School:
Ozark HS
Height / Weight:
5-7 / 140
Events:
Distance/X-Country
   

2006-07:  Did not compete during the cross country season ... during the indoor season participated in the mile run along with the 800m run and 600yd run ... in the outdoor season was a top performer for the Lions in the 1500m run, 800m run, 3000m steeplechase, and the 400m dash ... finished with his best time in the 1500m at the MSSU Invitational with a time of 4:13.61

2005-06: Competed in every cross country meet with the Lions team ... was MSSU's No. 5 finisher at the NCAA Division II South Central Regional ... finished 31st at the MIAA meet.

In high school: Lettered all four years in cross country and track & field ... a cross country state qualifier ... in track & field, a state qualifier twice in the 800-meter run ... helped the Tigers to the 2005 Missouri Class 3 state team championship in track ... was named the team's cross country MVP three times and was a second-team honoree on the Southwest Missouri Coaches Association team in 2004 after collecting honorable mention honors as a junior.

Personal: A criminal justice major ... born Feb. 5, 1987 in Jaboatao, Pernambuco, Brazil. ... son of Kenton and Ann Wright.