“Derrick is a winner and a hard worker. He is playing in the championship game next week against Mater Dei in California. He has rushed for over 2500 yards in his high school career and is a dynamic kid who’s fun to watch.”

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered in football four years at De La Salle High School in California... an All-League running back as a junior and a senior... named the team's Most Valuable Back... rushed 113 times for 986 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior... 159 carries for 969 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior... had 2,542 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns in his high school career... added 33 receptions for 410 yards and two more scores... 3,038 all-purpose yards over three seasons... team was a four-time North Coast Section Champion... also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Vanessa Briscoe and Derrick Blanche Sr... has three brothers, Jaxon, Jrue and Eli, and one sister, Naomi... involved in Leadership Committee and Black Student Union in high school... made the NCS CIF Presidents List Honor Roll... interested in going into Sports Management or Real Estate.

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The Vikings Coaching Staff says: “Derrick is a winner and a hard worker. He is playing in the championship game next week against Mater Dei in California. He has rushed for over 2500 yards in his high school career and is a dynamic kid who’s fun to watch.”

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered in football four years at De La Salle High School in California... an All-League running back as a junior and a senior... named the team's Most Valuable Back... rushed 113 times for 986 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior... 159 carries for

Derrick Blanche Jr.