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At Boulder City High School: Was a four-year varsity letter winner in baseball and a three-time all-conference infield selection … batted .387 during his senior season in 2022 with five XBHs, 16 RBI and 32 runs scored … also went 2-0 in four appearances on the mound with 17 strikeouts in 10.1 IP … earned three varsity letters in football and was a two-time first team all-conference pick at defensive back. 

More on Derek: Born in Las Vegas, Nevada … parents are Chris and Anna Render … father Chris played junior college and arena league football … also recruited by UNLV, Antelope Valley, College of Southern Nevada, Cochise College and Cerro Coso College … favorite team is the New York Yankees ... favorite player is Fernando Tatis Jr. … favorite singer is Kanye West … favorite food is pasta … currently majoring in general studies.
 
Why Derek chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because it’s close to home and the coaching staff here is amazing, and have been very good to me ever since they started recruiting me.”