A Twentynine Palms Football player has hit the top ranks both nationally and in the state. After Derek Sutherland’s 12th interception of the year in the CIF playoff win over Katella new rankings were released. Derek Sutherland is now tied for number 2 in the nation for interceptions by high school football players and is number 1 in California. Sutherland will be back in action when the Wildcats face Quartz Hill at home in the semi-finals of the CIF Division 11 playoff bracket. The CIF playoff game is at Tom Nicoll Stadium in Twentynine Palms at 7 p.m. this Friday, November 25.
