Derek Ericson
Freshmen - Crystal Lake, IL - Crystal Lake Central
High School: Ericson was an all state cross country runner in 2006, placing 18th at the IHSA state cross country finals... was a state qualifier in the 4x800 relay in 2006, and the mile run in 2007... competed in Cross country for coach Bill Eschman.
Personal: Plans to major in Business Management….son of Larry and Michelle Ericson…No.1 sports highlight was being all state in cross country his senior year.
Cross Country
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Opener (08/31/2007) | 5k | 16:01.84 | 24 | |
| EIU Alumni Meet (09/08/2007) | 4 Mile | 21:01.0 | 10 | |
| EIU Panther Open (09/14/2007) | 8k | 26:14.23 | 17 | Video |
| Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic (10/06/2007) | 8k | 25:58.95 | 51 | |
| Bradley Classic (10/12/2007) | 8k | 25:56.0 | 40 | Video |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU Early Bird (12/08/2007) | 1000 Meter Run | 2:35.74 | 4 | Video |
| EIU Early Bird (12/08/2007) | Distance Medley Relay | 10:26.0 - 4:23 | 1 | Video |
| Wabash Invite (02/09/2008) | 3k | 9:07.45 | 3 | |
| Iowa State Classic (02/15/2008) | 3k | 9:06.82 | 28 | Video |
| EIU Friday Night Special (02/22/2008) | 3k | 9:12.07 | 15 | Video |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU Big Blue (04/03/2008) | 3K Steeplechase | 9:55.1 | 7 | Video |
| Lee Calhoun Memorial (04/12/2008) | 3K Steeplechase | 9:59.62 | 2 | Video |
| Vanderbilt Invitational (04/18/2008) | 800 Meter Run | 1:59.51 | 31 | Video |
| Vanderbilt Invitational (04/18/2008) | 3k | 9:06.43 | 7 | Video |
| SIUE Twilight (04/26/2008) | 3K Steeplechase | 9:42.64 | 1 | Video |
| OVC Championships (05/02/2008) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:14.13 | 8 | Video |
| OVC Championships (05/02/2008) | 3K Steeplechase | 9:42.2 | 3 | Video |
| Dr Keeler Invitational (05/09/2008) | 3K Steeplechase | 9:21.33 | 13 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon