| Derek McDonald |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Albuquerque, N.M.
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| High School:
Eldorado HS
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| Height:
6-0
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| Event:
Decathalon
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| Experience:
HS
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HIGH SCHOOL:
2004 graduate of Albuquerque Eldorado High School...four-year letterman in track & field...set school records in the decathlon (6,554 pts.) and the long jump (23-07.00) as a senior...captured 5A state title in the long jump and was the runner-up in the high jump...placed third in the decathlon at the Great Southwest Track & Field Classic and was rated one of the nation's top prep decathletes by Track & Field News...also a three-year letterwinner on the basketball court, helping the Eagles win the 2004 state title...hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to propel Eldorado to victory over Mayfield HS in the semi-finals of the state tournament.
PERSONAL:
Born on Sept. 25, 1985 in Albuquerque, N.M...age is 19...son of Kevin and Terri McDonald...has a younger brother, Tyler (13)...major is undecided.
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