Derek Grass

Derek Grass

  • Year:
    JR
  • Hometown:
    Pflugerville, Texas
  • High School:
    Pflugerville
  • Tools:
    Babolat Aeropro Drive/Babolat RPM/Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour – 57lbs.

2013-14

Grass appeared in 13 matches for the Pirates in the middle of the lineup. During stiff competition, Grass finished the year 4-9 in singles including a 2-0 mark at No. 4 singles. He teamed with Niko Snovely at No. 1 doubles to post an 8-5 record.

2012-13

Grass won his only double match of the season.

High School

Grass was Player-of-the-Year his junior year and earned the Fighting Heart Award the same season. He was an Honorable Mention selection for mixed doubles and boy’s doubles in 2011 and earned Player-of-the-Year honors again his senior season.

Personal

Derek is the son of Roger and LaDonna and has two siblings; Laura and Emily. 

Why Southwestern

I was given a fantastic opportunity to be academically challenged while simultaneously developing my tennis skills at the college level. 

Um, what?

I have a pet Beta fish named Killer.