Derez Sayles | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Derez Sayles | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- November 5, 2025

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School football standout Derez Sayles. The senior running back carried the ball 29 times for 122 yards in Waterloo’s first round playoff victory at Mt. Zion on Friday night. Sayles is now the WHS all-time career leader in rushing yards (3,458), scrimmage yards (3,768) and total touchdowns (50). He has rushed for 1,170 yards this season, averaging 6.3 yards per carry.

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