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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
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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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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Lakers have announced the team’s theme and promotional nights for its inaugural 2026–27 season at Acrisure Arena, establishing a lineup of new traditions designed to celebrate the people and communities of the Coachella Valley. 🚨 THEME NIGHTS JUST DROPPED 🚨 The 2026-27 theme night lineup is officially here.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep defeated Palm Desert in four sets on Thursday night in the second edition of the Cook Street Clash this season. The Saints entered the match looking to build on their five-set victory over the Aztecs last month at Palm Desert. Xavier Prep controlled the opening set, with junior
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — When Cash Gervin isn’t shooting baskets, he’s shooting video. The Rancho Mirage junior is known for his ability on the basketball court, but he’s developing another skill off the court. Call him “Camera Cash” or “Content Cash.” During a recent Rancho Mirage football game, Gervin could be seen on the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Indio earned a three-set sweep of Coachella Valley on Tuesday night, winning 25-15, 25-23, 25-13 in the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Rajahs and Arabs are both competing in the Desert Empire League this year after finishing first and second, respectively, in the Desert Valley League last
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) — The Asher Tour, a professional developmental mini tour, is in the Coachella Valley this week for the Bermuda Dunes Championship. The tournament, part of the Pacific Golf Series, teed off Wednesday at Bermuda Dunes Country Club. Former Palm Desert High School standout Charlie Reiter leads the field after shooting a
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 2 of the high school football season is in the books. The week was headlined by some intriguing local matchups, including the debuts of Coachella Valley and La Quinta. Friday 8/28 Coachella Valley (0-1)12@Rancho Mirage (2-0)28FYucca Valley (0-2)28@La Quinta (1-0)58FDHS (2-0)20@Xavier Prep (0-2)6FCentral (1-1)33@Palm Desert (1-1)30F/OT2Palo Verde Valley (1-1)6@Shadow
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep and Palm Desert renewed their rivalry Tuesday night in their Desert Empire League opener, and the match lived up to the hype. The Saints rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Aztecs in five sets, 3-2, extending their league winning streak to 44 matches. Palm Desert came
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Twentynine Palms senior Elijah Guerrero is making an impact on the football field while also standing out in the classroom. Guerrero is a running back and safety for the Twentynine Palms Wildcats and has been playing football since he was 7 years old. For Guerrero, playing for the Wildcats is about
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — High school football is back this week with most local teams kicking off their seasons Friday. However, two teams will get an early start on Thursday, including the Desert Mirage Rams. One player in particular on the Rams’ roster is drawing attention for taking a less traditional path onto the football
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) — For Brad Whalen, golf has always been about more than the score. The local golf instructor has spent 35 years teaching the game, but his connection to golf began much earlier in Scotland, where he was raised and turned professional at 17. Now in the United States, Whalen is continuing
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The wait is finally over. High school football is back. The first games of the new season got underway on Thursday and Friday. Check out the scores below: Friday, August 21 Rancho Mirage19@Yucca Valley7FTwentynine Palms6@Desert Christian Academy58FPalm Desert24@Brawley16FEsperanza24@Shadow Hills0FSan Bernardino6@Indio53FXavier Prep7@Rim of the World14FDesert Hot Springs17@Tahquitz9FSanta Rosa6@Cathedral City21F Click the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Local fighter Brook Sibrian is set to return to the ring Friday, Aug. 21, looking to make a statement against an undefeated opponent. Sibrian will take on 22-year-old Lupita Medina in an eight-round bout at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula. The 33-year-old Sibrian enters the fight with a 9-3 professional
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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 DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21Rim of the WorldAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28Desert Hot SpringsHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 3SerranoAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11Cathedral CityAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 17Yucca ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Palm Springs*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Palm
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