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2026 high school football preview: Xavier Prep Saints

By Blake Arthur

today at 7:28 PM

Published August 11, 2026 7:16 PM

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- Watch the video for a full team preview on Xavier Prep ahead of the 2026 high school football season.

2025 Record: 6-4 overall, 2-3 league

2026 Schedule: See below

Date	Opponent	Location	Time	League
Aug. 21	Rim of the World	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Aug. 28	Desert Hot Springs	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 3	Serrano	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 11	Cathedral City	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 17	Yucca Valley	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Oct. 2	Palm Springs*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 9	Palm Desert*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 16	Rancho Mirage*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 22	La Quinta*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 30	Shadow Hills*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL

Xavier Prep will compete in the Desert Empire League this season with those games marked above.

We will showcase one local team per day leading up to kickoff for the 2026 season on Friday, August 21st.

With the new season starting soon, be sure to follow the @KESQ Sports team on all social media platforms. We appreciate your viewership and engagement! pic.twitter.com/VuYQxogkJR

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 10, 2026

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of high school football and be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show every Friday night during the season.

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