Derek Wilson

Sports Reporter at Marin Independent Journal

Marin native is an experienced editor/reporter and PR manager.

Articles

Baseball: Pacifics riding high heading to midpoint of season

1 week ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Aki Buckson’s bat is adding fuel to San Rafael’s midseason surge as the Pacifics ran the win streak to eight games Friday night. Following a three-homer night, Buckson went 3-for-6, reaching base four times and scoring three runs to help the Pacifics cruise past the visiting Sturgeon, 11-1, at Albert Park.
Girls basketball: Branson tabs Korst, Levine to help build Bulls program

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Derek Wilson

Months after capturing the CIF State Division III crown in her first season as head coach of the Marin Catholic girls basketball team, Kayden Korst is bringing that momentum and experience to a new opportunity, not far away. The Branson School in Ross recently announced Korst would take over the girls basketball program there after Bruce Pruiett decided to step away.
Girls basketball: Branson tabs Korst, Levine to help build Bulls program

1 week ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Months after capturing the CIF State Division III crown in her first season as head coach of the Marin Catholic girls basketball team, Kayden Korst is bringing that momentum and experience to a new opportunity, not far away. The Branson School in Ross recently announced Korst would take over the girls basketball program there after Bruce Pruiett decided to step away.
Dipsea: Tiburon’s MacLean makes history with first win

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Her sneakers show the miles, but they held up long enough to carry Audrey MacLean to her first Dipsea victory on Sunday morning. With bloody knees and aching feet, MacLean removed her shoes and socks at the aid station after crossing the finish line, but made sure not to lose track of them. “They’re the same shoes I wore in my junior year in high school,” the Redwood High grad said, recalling the 2021 season when she placed 16th at the CIF State Cross Country Division II Championship.
Dipsea notes: MacLean the head of the class

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Redwood High grad Audrey MacLean caught a few people by surprise with her sprint to victory at Sunday’s Dipsea, and earned her several new admirers. “Audrey is a beast,” said Dipsea veteran Clara Peterson, who placed fourth overall. Those who ran with and against MacLean in high school were ready to congratulate her. “Audrey is amazing,” said Tam High grad Emma Dunmire, one of MacLean’s former rivals.
Marin AC running mates Hildreth, Ferlatte enter HOF together

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Wes Hildreth and Bill Ferlatte crossed the finish line at Stinson Beach within 90 seconds of each other at the end of the 1962 Dipsea Race, when the runners were in their prime. Now retired from competition — but not from running — they enter the Dipsea Hall of Fame together. “What a generous and thoughtful move by the Dipsea Committee to remember a pair of veteran contenders who came close for many years but never quite won,” Hildreth said.
Dipsea: Redwood’s Nacco, Tam’s Wong honored as scholarship winners

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Marley Nacco might have been born to run the Dipsea and, even if she didn’t take to running early on, it has become a major part of her life. Nacco’s mother was pregnant with Marley when she ran the Dipsea 18 years ago. Now Marley is running in her seventh Dipsea since 2017 on Sunday. Nacco, a standout track and cross country runner at Redwood High the past four years, was honored Friday night at the Dipsea Foundation Dinner with the Hauke Memorial Scholarship.
114th Dipsea: Kahn, 90, back in the race to fulfill promise

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Derek Wilson

Lloyd Kahn made a promise to himself 16 years ago, and now he aims to keep it on Sunday. "I decided to run the Dipsea Race when I was 90," said Kahn, who has challenged the race 19 times in the past and earned 10 black shirts. His best result came in 2000 with an 18th-place finish in 51 minutes, 11 seconds.
114th Dipsea: Kahn, 90, back in the race to fulfill promise

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

Lloyd Kahn made a promise to himself 16 years ago, and now he aims to keep it on Sunday. “I decided to run the Dipsea Race when I was 90,” said Kahn, who has challenged the race 19 times in the past and earned 10 black shirts. His best result came in 2000 with an 18th-place finish in 51 minutes, 11 seconds.
Motor Sports: Hometown hero O’Hara looking to sport’s future

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | Derek Wilson

The King charted his rise to power on the twists and turns of Sonoma Raceway while growing up in the saddle of his motorcycle. Now, the King is looking for an heir to the throne. Tyler O’Hara, the 2022 Mission King of the Baggers champion and 2023 Super Hooligan national champion, is throwing his resources behind an effort to help give young riders a start on the path to success.