2009 Season (Junior): Played in 10 games on the season...Carried the ball 61 times for 225 yards for an average of 3.7 yards per carry...Finished tied for the team lead with five rushing touchdowns...Averaged 22.5 yards per game on the ground...Longest carry came on Sept. 26 against Lenoir-Rhyne for 36 yards...Had three receptions on the season for 22 yards.

2007 Season (Sophomore): Played in 10 games…Carried the ball 66 times for 203 yards and a touchdown, which came against Chowan (9/22)…Caught three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown, which came against SAC Champion Catawba (11/3)…Returned two kicks for 28 yards.

Personal: From Franklin, N.C….Graduated from Franklin HS…Born Derek Sean Church…Son of Patrick and Lisa Church.