2011-12 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
PERSONAL...
Son of Jim Ball and Jackie Fralick.
AT DRURY...
SOPHOMORE
Ran in two meets in 2011, the GLVC Indoor Championships where he placed 16th in the 5,000 meter (15:43.56) and at the GLVC Outdoor Championships where he was 19th with a time of 16:50.16.
FRESHMAN
Competed in four meets in 2010 with a top finish of sixth in the 1,600 at the Pittsburg State Indoor Invitational (4:44.57). . . Had a seventh place finish in the 3,000 meter at the Central Missouri Mule Relays (9:00.06). . . Also competed in the 5,000 meter at the GLVC Outdoor Championships.
2011 Season Finishes
Finish, Event, Meet, Time
16th) 5,000 meter--GLVC Indoor Championship (15:43.56)
19th) 5,000 meter--GLVC Outdoor Championship (16:50.16)
2010 Season Finishes
Finish, Event, Meet, Time
7th) 3,000 meter--Central Missouri Mule Relays (9:00.06)
6th) 1 Mile--Pittsburg State Indoor Invitational (4:44.57)
13th) 3,000 meter--GLVC Indoor Championship (8:56.32)
24th) 5,000 meter--GLVC Outdoor Championship (16:10.40)
PREP/PREVIOUS SCHOOL...
Had best times at Manual High School in Louisville of 9:40 in the 3,200 and 4:27 in the 1,600.
DEREK' FAVORITES...
Food: Cheeseburger/Pizza/Chicken
Restaurant: J Alexander's and Raising Canes
Musical Artist: Coldplay/The Killers
Movie/TV Show: I Am Legend/Lost
Book/Magazine: Into the Wild/Running Times
Hobbies: Playing Sports
Pro Athlete: Abdi and Chris Solinsky
Your Dream Job: Pro Runner
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