Blake Arthur, Author at KESQ

Desert Hot Springs-Coachella Valley clash headlines week 6 of high school football season

September 22, 2023 4:25 PM Blake Arthur

The DVL takes center stage yet again this week with most of the DEL teams on BYE. Hot Springs! 🦅🏈@DHSHSFootball in studio tonight talking their historic 4-0 start and looking ahead to next week’s DVL showdown with Coachella Valley! 🍿@KESQ @CoachProvost @BaileyKESQ @Qassignmentdesk @Tarp1969 @DHSHSAthletics pic.twitter.com/gvLBhYbNKR— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 16, 2023 In a battle

Indio girls volleyball defeats rival Coachella Valley for first time since 2019

September 20, 2023 6:16 PM Blake Arthur

The Rajahs took down the rival Arabs on Tuesday night, winning the match in straight sets (25-16, 27-25, 25-19). Indio improves to 7-0 in DVL play, while CV falls to 6-1. This might be the year for @RajahsVB. They swept CV tonight in battle of unbeaten rivals. It's the first win for the Rajahs over

Student Athlete of the Week – Madison Siva

September 19, 2023 11:57 AM Blake Arthur

“The main reason I came to this school was because of their sports program,” said senior golf captain Madison Siva. “She is a gritty player. She tries her best and she doesn’t let a whole lot bother her,” said head coach Debbie Koyama. “I think the most important shot is the next one. So, if

Daniel Hayes dismissed as head football coach at Indio high school

September 18, 2023 9:35 PM Blake Arthur

Indio head football coach Daniel Hayes, also referred to as “Coach Zero,” has been relieved of his duties. Both Hayes and Indio athletic director Ron Shipley confirmed this to KESQ on Monday. “The school said they needed to go in a different direction with football. I always give 100 percent so I have no regrets,”

Several teams get shutout wins in Week 5 of local high school football

September 14, 2023 10:04 PM Blake Arthur

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 –

Student Athlete of the Week – Julianna Guerrero

September 12, 2023 5:35 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Tennis is mostly an individual sport, but in high school it takes a collective effort. Here at La Quinta Julianna Guerrero has been a solid four-year starter. “I love it here at La Quinta. I love my team, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” said Guerrero. “A talented freshman you could see the

Former local football star Daniel Whelan makes history in NFL debut for Packers

September 11, 2023 1:15 PM Blake Arthur

Daniel Whelan made history on Sunday. 5 punts for 249 yards and a long of 68 in a win over your biggest rival on the road! Not a bad debut for a desert high school product! #GoPackGo @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @RMHSAD @RMHSFB @packers @PGPackersNews @packeverywhere https://t.co/R2Ao4aBa9c— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 11, 2023 The 24-year-old rookie

Shadow Hills snaps losing streak with game-winning TD, week 4 high school football highlights

September 8, 2023 12:59 PM Blake Arthur

It’s the fourth week of the high school football season with another full schedule of games for our local teams. FRIDAY 9/8 Ramona – 43@Palm Springs – 36FLa Quinta – 15@Sultana – 13FNotre Dame – 0@Xavier Prep – 69FCoachella Valley – 30@Eldorado – 26FSerrano – 16@Shadow Hills – 19FRubidoux – 37@Twentynine Palms – 35FHamilton –

Checking in with COD: Roadrunners off and running, hoping for successful season

September 7, 2023 4:49 PM Blake Arthur

College of the Desert football is underway for the 2023 season. Ya-know-what-I-mean?! COD head coach Jack Steptoe might be the best soundbite in the valley. He and his Roadrunners are off and running this year, already 1-0 with their home opener Saturday 7pm vs Santa Monica.@KESQ @COD_Athletics @garyplunkett1 @BaileyKESQ @coachsteptoe pic.twitter.com/1haw2g6QDi— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September

History: Palm Desert girls flag football team wins program debut, looking forward to more in future

September 6, 2023 9:42 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

History has been made at Palm Desert who has a new team this season. We told you about them yesterday! Here is a look at the inaugural Palm Desert Girls Flag Football team ⬇️1-0 and hungry for more! All in! 🏈 @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @PDHS_Athletics @PDAztecs_Saig @DesertSandsUSD @kingcarlos52 @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @KarenDevineKESQ pic.twitter.com/KbeD2NMxX1— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September

Nate Williams wins PGA Desert Chapter championship at Andalusia Country Club

September 6, 2023 8:04 PM Blake Arthur

Nate Williams has earned the PGA Desert Chapter title for a second time, shooting 3-under par over two days at Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta. Click HERE for the full LEADERBOARD Formerly at The Plantation Golf Club in Indio, Williams is now at Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. After two days of play,

Student Athlete of the Week – Joselin Martinez

September 5, 2023 5:30 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Rajahs girls volleyball doesn’t rebuild, they reload. And this season is senior Joselin Martinez’s time to shine. “I expect for her to have some great, amazing, memorable plays out there,” said Indio head coach Meagan Nolasco. “Some great kills. She’s a force at the net with her big block. So, I expect her to be

Weather impacts valley high school football for third straight week

September 1, 2023 10:25 PM Blake Arthur

After a couple of weeks impacted by weather, Mother Nature made her presence felt again this week. The first week of the season saw two games canceled due to lightning and thunderstorms. The following week saw more cancellations due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. Now this week, another storm has made its way

All five local high school football teams suffer home defeats on Thursday night

August 31, 2023 11:02 PM Blake Arthur

It was a rough Thursday around the valley for our high school football programs. Friday Night Highlights Here All five local teams lost their respective game. Yikes. We had 5 games in the valley tonight. All 5 were losses for local teams. @KESQ @BaileyKESQ pic.twitter.com/1NbobEEc5P— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 1, 2023 La Quinta, Rancho Mirage,

Former Rancho Mirage standout Daniel Whelan named starting punter for Green Bay Packers

August 30, 2023 12:26 PM Blake Arthur

Daniel Whelan has done it. The former Rancho Mirage football standout has earned a roster spot in the NFL and will be the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers. Earned not given. 💪💯Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on starting punter Daniel Whelan earning the starting job. 🦵🏈Thanks to @CodyWKrupp @fox11news for sending the goods! 🎙️🧀@KESQ

Student Athlete of the Week – Dakota Minker

August 28, 2023 11:14 PM Blake Arthur

The Palm Desert girls volleyball team is led by southpaw standout Dakota Minker, a force at the net and a true competitor. “Her being a senior, her being a lefty, and her being a returner. That’s huge in the volleyball world,” said Palm Desert Volleyball coach Melissa Walker. “Her leadership skills are incredible. She’s able to

High school football: DHS, LQ, & CV get big wins as strange start to season continues

August 24, 2023 8:39 PM Blake Arthur

FRIDAY 8/25 Jurupa Valley – 8@Desert Hot Springs – 34FLa Quinta – 56@Heritage – 14FPalm Desert – 0@Central – 27FXavier Prep – 28@La Salle – 6FCoachella Valley – 41@Palo Verde Valley – 21FIndio – 13@Hemet – 38FAliso Niguel@Rancho MirageCanceledPalm Springs@MonroviaCanceled THURSDAY 8/24 Shadow Hills loses at Norte Vista 49-6Yucca Valley loses at Rancho Christian 40-19Desert

Student Athlete of the Week – Martin Torres

August 22, 2023 4:02 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

La Quinta High School Cross-Country “He came out freshman year in track and that’s where I met him. He had two races and the first race he went it was funny,” said La Quinta Cross Country head coach Candy Felix. Our Student Athlete of the Week segment returns tonight and our first senior to be

Tropical storm fallout causes cancellations, uncertainty for PSUSD football teams

August 22, 2023 1:03 PM Blake Arthur

Due to Tropical Storm Hilary, schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District are closed through Wednesday. Since school is closed, so are extracurricular activities, such as football. In fact, Rancho Mirage has decided to cancel their home game Friday against Aliso Niguel. “We can’t practice until Thursday,” said Rattlers head football coach LD Matthews. “We

BLSS: Shadow Hills wins Mayor’s Cup, lightning leads to canceled games in week 1 of high school football

August 18, 2023 9:00 AM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

It was the first week of the high school football season, but it was unfortunately cut short for many players due to a lightning storm Friday evening. Coachella Valley vs Xavier Prep and Indian Springs vs Cathedral City were canceled. LIGHTNING ⚡️📍 Xavier Prep High School 🏈 Coachella Valley vs. Xavier Prep has been canceled