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HENDERSON, Nevada (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday night at Lee’s Family Forum by the final score of 4-0. Coachella Valley outshot Henderson 26-25, but three powerplay goals from the Silver Knights helped snap the Firebirds’ four-game point streak to open the 2026-27 season. The key to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep girls volleyball continues to cement its legacy as one of the Coachella Valley’s premier high school sports programs. The Saints celebrated their fifth consecutive league championship on Wednesday night by adding “2026” to their program’s championship banner. Xavier Prep accomplished this feat without losing a single league match,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The La Quinta girls golf program recently reached a milestone more than three decades in the making. The Blackhawks recently defeated rival Palm Desert for the first time in 32 years, ending a long stretch of dominance by one of the Coachella Valley’s premier high school sports programs. “Our goal
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Lakers officially introduced new head coach Alex Cerda on Tuesday. Cerda answered questions from the media, including News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur. “It’s an honor to be here, super grateful for the opportunity, looking forward to uh a really rewarding season, hoping to get these
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back on home ice Friday night for their third game of the season, welcoming the San Diego Gulls for the first meeting between the two teams this year. Coachella Valley enters the matchup with three points after earning a win and an overtime loss against
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The first Desert Athletic Conference cross country race of the season featured 14 local programs, combing all three leagues (DEL, DVL, SVL). The girls race was highlighted by a dominant performance from Palm Desert junior Marina Avila. Avila was in control from the start of the girls race, cruising to
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A local youth martial artist is taking her skills to the international stage after earning a spot on the USA Karate Junior National Team. Aubrey Pena, a top martial artist in the Coachella Valley, qualified for the team after competing at nationals. She is the second seed in the 14/15
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just two games into the 2026-27 season, but several players have already made an early impact. The Firebirds split their opening two games against the rival Ontario Reign, with the road team winning each matchup. Three Coachella Valley players have six points through the first
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a tightly contested vote, but Desert Hot Springs senior star Anthony Hodge has been named the Week 7 winner of the High School Football Play of the Week. Hodge earned the honor for a touchdown during Desert Hot Springs’ win over Indio on Friday night. On the play,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just one day away from opening their fifth season as a franchise, with plenty of anticipation surrounding the start of another hockey campaign in the desert. As the Firebirds prepare for Friday night’s season opener against the rival Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena, attendance and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially in game week. The Firebirds will open their fifth season as a franchise Friday night at Acrisure Arena against the Ontario Reign, renewing a familiar rivalry to begin the regular season. The two teams met Sunday night in a preseason matchup at Acrisure Arena,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — For the second time this season, Coachella Valley senior Ryan Rumsey has been voted the KESQ High School Football Play of the Week winner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendall Flynn (@kendallkesq) Rumsey earned the Week 6 honor for his 50-yard touchdown in the Arabs’ 28-7
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are gearing up for their fifth season, and the team is celebrating with the community ahead of the new campaign. The Firebirds held their Season 5 Launch Party Wednesday evening at the Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena. View this post on Instagram A post shared
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert preparing for their fifth season as a franchise. The Firebirds opened training camp Wednesday at Acrisure Arena after spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Seattle Kraken. Last season, the Firebirds entered the year with the youngest roster
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep’s girls volleyball team has been featured frequently on the KESQ News Channel 3. But for good reason. The Saints have established one of the most impressive streaks in Coachella Valley high school sports, extending their league winning streak to 51 consecutive matches Tuesday night with a dramatic five-set
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert and ready to begin preparations for the upcoming season. After spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Firebirds will officially open training camp Wednesday, Sep. 23 at Acrisure Arena. “We are looking forward to the start of the
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SEATTLE, WA (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially back to work as they prepare for the upcoming American Hockey League season. The Firebirds are currently in Seattle with their parent club, the Seattle Kraken, who opened training camp Thursday. Coachella Valley players will spend two days in Seattle before returning to the ice
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Scott Cherry, PGA golf professional at Mission Hills Country Club, is the 2026 Southern California PGA Professional Champion at Rancho La Quinta Country Club with a 13-under-par (70, 68, 65) score over 54 holes on the Pate and Jones Courses. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Southern
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Valley senior wide receiver Ryan Rumsey has earned play of the week honors for Week 4 of high school football after receiving the most votes over the weekend. Rumsey caught a pass and broke a pair of tackles on his way to scoring a touchdown against Palo Verde Valley
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Season 5 of Firebirds hockey is almost here, and the team is inviting fans to celebrate by hosting a launch party on Thursday, September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. The evening will bring Firebirds fans together for a night of skating, entertainment, special appearances, brand-new Season 5 merchandise, and more as the countdown to Firebirds’ hockey begins.
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