Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame
DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION
Information about Nominee:
Name: Derek Smith
Address:
6649 Apache Circle
CIncinnati, OH 45243
Information about Person Making the Nomination:
Name: Dale Mueller
Address:
28 North Montrose Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Category of Nomination:
Athlete
Gender:
Male
Minority?
Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 9
Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0
Athlete:
High School Attended: Highlands
Year of Graduation: 1999
Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:
Derek was a four-year starter in basketball and was the Ninth Region Player of the Year and First Team All-State in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In his senior year he was named the KHSAA Male Basketball Player of the Year and was Runner-Up for Mr. Kentucky Basketball. He is the second-leading scorer in Highlands\' history with 2229 points. In football Derek was a three-year starter and led the team to a state championships in his sophomore and senior seasons. He was First Team All-State in his junior and senior seasons. His senior year he was named the Gatorade Kentucky State Football Player of the Year, News Media Kentucky High School Football Player of the Year, Paul Hornung Kentucky High School Football Player of the Year, and was Runner-Up for Mr. Kentucky Football. As a senior he was named the KHSAA Male Athlete of the Year. He was named the National Grid Hoop Player of the Year for being the best high school football/basketball player in the United States. Derek was an All SEC Tight End at UK and played a season on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. In my opinion, Derek was the best male athlete in the history of Highlands High School.
Uploaded Files:
Electronic Signature: Dale Mueller
Date Submitted: May 16, 2021