Derek Kief Ties Individual Single Game Record with 12 Receptions

In 1999, Matt Knueven broke La Salle's individual single game record for receptions with 12 vs. Sycamore.  In the September 28th, 2012 game vs. Moeller, Kief matched Knueven's accomplishment and will join him in the record books sharing the accomplishment.  Congrats Derek!

Source:
La Salle High School - Football Individual Records

Derek Kief - LaSalle vs. Moeller - 12 Receptions for 161 Yards and 1 Touchdown

Touchdown regardless of constant double team
photo from WLSN Facebook page

LaSalle Lancers football team played Moeller Crusaders on September 28th, 2012 at LaSalle, OH.  LaSalle lost 37-22.

Derek ended the game with:
    •    12 receptions (single game record for receptions at La Salle) for 161 yards
    •    an average of 13.4 yards per catch
    •    longest reception of 29 yards
    •    1 touchdown

Highlight video of the game on HUDL

Moeller one of the top teams in the nation and recovering from a GCL South conference game loss vs. St. X the week prior, came out strong against the Lancers.  At the end of the first quarter Moeller was leading 16-0.  Although the Lancers outscored Moeller in the combined remaining quarters, the 16 point hole was just too deep to climb out of.

Shout-out to worthy opponent:

Moeller Senior RB Keith Watkins (committed to Northwestern), was nearly impossible for the Lancer defense to stop. Watkins ran the ball 22 times for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns. Well done Keith and good luck next year at Northwestern.

Derek Kief - LaSalle vs. Bishop Watterson - 9 Receptions for 131 Yards and 1 Touchdown

LaSalle Lancers football team played Bishop Watterson on September 21st, 2012 at Bishop Watterson in Columbus, OH.  LaSalle won 35-16.

Derek ended the game with:
    •    9 receptions for 131 yards
    •    an average of 14.6 yards per catch
    •    longest reception of 23 yards
    •    1 touchdown

Highlight video of the game on HUDL

Prior to Friday it was undetermined whether or not Derek would play against Bishop Watterson.  He came home from practice on Tuesday with a very high fever and started taking antibiotics on Wednesday.  Although he was not 100% and still on antibiotics, he did his job for his team and did it pretty well.  Good work Derek!

Derek Kief's Mother Comments on Mail Received Since Dead Period Ended on 9/1

I spoke briefly with Derek's mother Kelly this evening and the topic of mail came up.  She said that since the dead period ended on September 1st, 2012, Derek has received:

• "Literally hundreds and hundreds of letters, too many to count"
• "As many as 40+ letters in a single day"
• "From 40 different schools"
• "A few schools consistently send 7-10 letters per day"

While this sounds great for Derek, I feel bad for their mailman.  I hope they tip well during the holidays!

Four Top 2014 Recruits from Cincinnati Attend OSU Game

From left to right: Michael Barwick Jr, Derek Kief, Tegray Scales, Tre Hudson

It is a well known fact that Cincinnati breeds some of the top NCAA football recruits in the nation.  On Saturday, September 15th, four of Cincinnati's top recruits attended the OSU / California game.  Below is a mini-profile of each of the above players listed in the order they appear in the picture.

Derek Kief - LaSalle vs. Northwest (IN) - 3 Receptions for 86 Yards and 2 Touchdowns

LaSalle Lancers football team played Northwest (IN) on September 14th, 2012 at LaSalle.  LaSalle won 70-20.

Derek ended the game with:
    •    3 receptions for 86 yards
    •    an average of 28.7 yards per catch
    •    longest reception of 40 yards
    •    2 touchdowns

Highlight video of the game on HUDL

The Northwest Indiana team was far outmatched by the Lancers.  Derek only played the first 14 minutes of the game before his helmet and wrist tape came off.

Junior Derek Kief Receives Offer from Indiana University (4th offer)

The Indiana Hoosiers offered Derek today. Indiana is the 2nd Big Ten school to offer. Congrats Derek!

Derek Kief Invited to 2013 Under Armour All-American Football Combine @UA_Combines

Derek received an invite from Under Armour to attend the 2013 Under Armour All-American Football Combine.  The invite reads: 

"As one of the top high school football prospects in the nation, you're officially invited to the 2013 UA AAFB combine"

His decision to attend is dependent upon his schedule which revolves around family, school and other obligations.  He has until October to accept the invitation, we will keep you posted.

Derek Kief taking unofficial visit Saturday to OSU, taking in the game vs. California

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Derek Kief will be taking an unofficial visit and attending the game Saturday between the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the University of California Golden Bears.  The game will be at the horseshoe in Columbus and starts at noon.

For other scheduled unofficial visits, please check the schedule in the main menu.

Derek Kief - LaSalle vs. Princeton - 5 Receptions for 82 Yards and 1 Touchdown

LaSalle Lancers football team played Princeton Vikings on September 8th, 2012 at Princeton.  LaSalle won 35-21.

Derek ended the game with:
    •    5 receptions for 82 yards
    •    an average of 16.4 yards per catch
    •    longest reception of 33 yards
    •    1 touchdown

Highlight video of the game on HUDL

Derek Kief taking unofficial visit Thursday to UC, taking in the game vs. Pitt

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Derek Kief will be attending Big East Conference game Thursday between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.  The game will be at UC's Nippert Stadium and starts at 8pm.

Derek Kief - LaSalle vs. Covington Catholic - 1 Reception for 11 Yards (with quick summary)

LaSalle Lancers football team played Covington Catholic on August 31st, 2012 at LaSalle.  LaSalle won 27-11.

Derek ended the game with:
    •    1 reception for 11 yards
    •    an average of 11 yards per catch
    •    longest reception of 11 yards
    •    0 touchdowns

Highlight video from the game on HUDL

In form not typically seen from the passing LaSalle football team, the Lancers did their best to keep the ball out of the air.  With 3 of his starting offensive lineman out due to injury, freshman QB Nick Watson did not have the same amount of time in the pocket that he had the week prior.  His passes were not connecting (7 of 21) and he only shipped 3 in Derek's direction (1 of which was catchable).

Links: Highlights and Interviews After 8/25 Game

Transcribed post-game interview of Derek with video highlights from the game:

http://illinois.scout.com/2/1216483.html

A post-game video interview of Derek:

http://screen.yahoo.com/derek-kief-interview-153700464.html

As a reminder, you can always find updated highlight video at:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/478246/derek-kief