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Derek Rockett, former Higbee High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

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Derek Rockett

Derek Rockett

On Friday, May 16, former Higbee High School standout Derek Rockett’s current collegiate team the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys lost 21-8 against the Central Missouri Mules in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Crane Stadium at Tompkins Field at 6 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Central Missouri Mules in the tournament.

The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at Crane Stadium at Tompkins Field.

Derek Rockett
Utility player
Freshman
6′0″ 165
Hometown: Higbee