ANDREWS - When Andrews High School cross country coach Wade Floyd remembers Derek Hernandez, several sides of the late runner who died unexpectedly last week stand out.
Hernandez’ selflessness seems to rise to the forefront. Then there is the tenacity, goals and work ethic involved with cross country running. The trickster side of Hernandez puts a smile on Floyd’s face.
The high school junior died April 29 after suddenly experiencing health complications from arteriovenous malformation (AVM) earlier that week.
It has been a difficult week, to say the least. Hernandez’ funeral was Monday. A well-supported memorial event Derek’s Last Run - was staged ...