University of Houston Athletics
2024 Cross Country Roster
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Derek Waite
- Position:
- Distance
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Klein Oak High School
- Hometown:
- Spring, Texas
ACADEMIC AWARDS
SOPHOMORE (2024)
FRESHMAN (2023)
- 2025 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
SOPHOMORE (2024)
- Did not see action
FRESHMAN (2023)
- Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
- One of three freshmen to compete in all five competitions
- Made collegiate debut at the Lamar Early Bird Opener with a 10th-place finish
- Crossed the finish line as Houston's fourth finisher at the Lamar Early Bird Opener
- Set a personal best 8-kilometer time at the Texas A&M Invitational in his first collegiate race at that distance (25:30.1)
- Finished 21st at the UIL 6A State Cross Country Championships (2021)
- Two-time UIL 6A State Cross Country Championships qualifier (2021-22)
- Two-time NXR South Regional Championships qualifier (2021-22)
- Helped Klein Oak win the 3,200-meter relay and the 4-mile relay at the Klein ISD Relays (2023)
- Parents are Scott and Christine Waite
- Has one sister, Rachel
- Born in Phillipsburg, Pa.
- Father, Scott played football and baseball for the Merchant Marine Academy from 1992-96
Cross Country Early Bird Opener Recap
Monday, September 04
