The Inland boys athlete of the week:

Name: Derrick Johnson II

School: Murrieta Valley

Sport: Football

Year: Senior

Noteworthy: Johnson delivered big plays on offense and defense as the Nighthawks wrapped up nonleague play with a 26-14 victory over San Clemente. The 6-foot-2 cornerback who is committed to Oklahoma, picked off two passes to lead the defensive effort. Johnson’s first interception came late in the second period, and he caught a 15-yard touchdown pass moments later to help give Murrieta Valley a 13-7 lead at halftime. Johnson leads the team with six touchdown catches. Johnson also intercepted a pass in the third quarter, and the Nighthawks cashed in that turnover as well to extend the lead to 20-7.

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