Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first week of high school football is in the books, and it’s time for the first edition of Inside the Win with Kendall Flynn. Friday night play was headlined by Rancho Mirage on the road against Yucca Valley. A matchup of two teams going through rebuild years. The Trojans

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Palm Desert ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 9-4 overall, 4-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21BrawleyAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28CentralHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Victor ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11YucaipaHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18RedlandsHome7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Rancho Mirage*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Xavier Prep*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 15Shadow Hills*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 23Palm Springs*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Palm Springs ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 11-2 overall, 4-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 20HemetAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 27Grand TerraceHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Coachella ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11ColtonHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18YucaipaAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Xavier Prep*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Shadow Hills*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 16La Quinta*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 23Palm Desert*Home7:00

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on La Quinta ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 28Yucca ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Citrus ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11HesperiaHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18CentralHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 25RooseveltAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Shadow Hills*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Rancho Mirage*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 16Palm Springs*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 22Xavier Prep*Away7:00

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Shadow Hills ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 6-6 overall, 2-3 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21EsperanzaHome7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28Palo Verde ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 3YucaipaAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11Bishop AlemanyAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 25Valley ViewHome7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2La Quinta*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Palm Springs*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 15Palm Desert*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 23Rancho

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Rancho Mirage ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 3-7 overall, 0-5 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21Yucca ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28Coachella ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4HemetHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 10TahquitzAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 17Desert Hot SpringsAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Palm Desert*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9La Quinta*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 16Xavier Prep*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct.

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Coachella Valley ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 7-6 overall, 3-0 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeAug. 28Rancho MirageAway7:00 PMSept. 4Palm SpringsAway7:00 PMSept. 11Palo Verde ValleyHome7:00 PMSept. 18MaranathaAway7:00 PMSept. 25IndioHome7:00 PMOct. 2Southwest ECAway7:00 PMOct. 9Desert MirageAway7:00 PMOct. 16Desert Hot Springs*Away7:00 PMOct.

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Twentynine Palms ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 4-6 overall, 1-2 Desert Valley League 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeAug. 21Desert Christian AcademyAway7:00 PMAug. 27Riverside PrepHome7:00 PMSept. 4LakesideHome7:00 PMSept. 10RubidouxAway7:30 PMSept. 25Yucca ValleyHome7:00 PMOct. 9BanningHome7:00 PMOct. 16Cathedral City*Away7:00 PMOct. 23Desert Mirage*Home7:00

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Vanessa’s Kitchen is a La Quinta-based meal prep business, run by Vanessa Ayon. While she works to help people in the Coachella Valley, she’s also made a large impact on the boxing community in Indio. Tito and Leo Sanchez are professional boxers, originally from Cathedral City. They are brothers who have

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Amelio Chio is a local runner pursuing his passion and lifelong dream. From being a standout at Cathedral City high school, to College of the Desert, to a few more colleges after that, Chio had a successful career. But it’s not over yet. Chio is chasing his biggest achievement to date

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Legends to win its fourth consecutive championship title in the California Premier Collegiate League. The Power played Game 1 against the Inland Valley Legends on the road at California Baptist University on Saturday. The Power ultimately fell 6-4 in Game 1 of

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0. Local fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino said it’s been a match they’ve been waiting to watch. Heading into the World Cup Final, fan had a variety of predictions for which team could take it all.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – In the summer, there are not a lot of places athletes can go in the Coachella Valley to get out and play. For Miguel Sanchez, it’s something that has been a challenge growing up in the valley. He said he may not be on a basketball team, but he still wants a

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Tri-Valley Little League softball all-stars have taken the Southern California State Tournament championship title in Hemet. The team, based in Yucca Valley, advanced to the state tournament after winning the District 58 championship. After competing in the senior league bracket, Tri-Valley defeated Fontana Elks on Thursday 11-7. Their state title,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power are gearing up for the California Premier Collegiate League playoffs, and are in search of their fourth consecutive league title. “I always tell my guys like, there’s nothing that’s more fun in any level of baseball than to win the last game of the season,” field manager,

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Gear It Forward Inc. is continuing to make youth sports accessible for families in the Coachella Valley. What started as a company providing sports equipment to local youth, has now evolved into free training sessions for anyone who needs it. In April, News Channel 3 brought you the story of

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Tri-Valley Little League all-star softball team has a chance to take the Southern California title this week, and now they are just one game away. The Tri-Valley senior team, based in Yucca Valley, competed in the District 58 championships and won the title. This booked their ticket into the Southern

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Tennis continues to be a growing sport in the Coachella Valley, but some local clubs believe there should be more done for youth athletes. For TTC Palms at Shadow Mountain Resort and Club in Palm Desert, they’re working to expand their racket sports program, and implement more competitive pathways for

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Little league teams are making waves in the desert, as they wrap up district championships and head to sectionals. The Tri-Valley Little League 12U baseball team, based out of Yucca Valley, is heading to the California Section 9 Tournament this week. This comes after the team earned the District 58 title