Former Higbee High School standout Derek Rockett played on Saturday, May 17 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

Derek Rockett

By Columbia News

May 18, 2025

On Saturday, May 17, former Higbee High School standout Derek Rockett’s current collegiate team the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys won 5-14 against the Harding Bisons in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Crane Stadium at Tompkins Field at 2 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Harding Bisons 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

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