La Quinta high school names gymnasium in honor of former wrestling coach Tom Jenkins
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) -- La Quinta high school held a special ceremony Wednesday night, naming their gymnasium after Tom Jenkins, the longtime wrestling coach who passed away in 2013 due to cancer.
Jenkins led the La Quinta wrestling program to 52 straight league wins, eight Desert Valley League titles, and three CIF-SS championships.
A coach, teacher and mentor - Jenkins was beloved by the Blackhawk community, and his legacy will now live on forever at La Quinta high school.
