Several teams get shutout wins in Week 5 of local high school football
The fifth week of the high school football season is underway, headlined by the start of Desert Valley League play.
FRIDAY GAMES:
High school football action continues Friday with a full slate of games, highlighted by the Date Bowl between undefeated rivals Desert Mirage (3-0) and Coachella Valley (2-0).
| Desert Mirage - 0 | @ | Coachella Valley - 55 | F |
| Yucca Valley - 35 | @ | Cathedral City - 28 | F |
| Banning - 13 | @ | Twentynine Palms - 35 | F |
| Southwest EC - 0 | @ | La Quinta - 35 | F |
| Chaffey - 20 | @ | Rancho Mirage - 34 | F |
| Shadow Hills - 7 | @ | Diamond Ranch - 35 | F |
| Palm Springs - 12 | @ | Yucaipa - 20 | F |
| Desert Chapel - 0 | Desert Christian Academy - 46 | F |
Thursday Recap
In the DVL season debut, Desert Hot Springs defeated Indio 12-7 on Thursday night at Ed White Stadium. The Golden Eagles are soaring high, starting the season 4-0 for the first time in program history.
Meanwhile, the Rahjas are reeling, falling to 0-4.
Sights and scenes from @IndioHS_Sports 🏈
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September 15, 2023
A tough one for the Rajahs as they lose to DHS, 12-7 to open up league. DHS down the entire game, QB3 MSmith made enough plays down the stretch to keep his team undefeated (4-0)!@BlakeArthur24 @KESQ @CoachProvost @DHSHS_Football pic.twitter.com/IhXTV3C8As
Elsewhere in the valley, Xavier Prep hosted a tough Rancho Christian team out of Temecula. The Saints survived, earning the 24-21 victory.
Xavier Prep is 3-1 on the year as they head into a BYE week before DEL play.
X marks the spot! Thursday night lights at Xavier Prep! Good eats, good vibes, good fun! XP defeated Rancho Christian 24-21. Solid win for the Saints. 🌮✖️🏈⛪️🗣️@XCPAthletics @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Qassignmentdesk @Tarp1969 @XCPHS_Football @TheVaticanXCP pic.twitter.com/8a9D617uIr
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 15, 2023
Palm Desert also had a game on Thursday, losing 34-0 at Serrano. The Aztecs finished their non-league schedule at 0-5.
PD is off next week with a BYE before hosting rival La Quinta in the Flag Game on Friday, Sept. 29.
Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo every Friday night during the season and connect with them during the season.
KESQ News Channel 3 is your home for high school football in the valley.
