The high school sports season is in serious jeopardy due to the ongoing global pandemic. But the wait for getting a definitive answer, or at least a plan moving forward, should be over soon. CIF will make an announcement on Monday, July 20th in regards to the upcoming sports season. The CIF State office is
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Until CIF makes an official decision on the 2020-2021 high school sports seasons schedules, which is expected before July 20, coaches and players are stuck in limbo. Time is of the essence, especially for football teams to physically prepare for a season this fall if the schedule does go ahead as usual. For the athletes
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High school football coaches are preparing for a schedule that has yet to be determined. CIF said it will make a decision on the 2020-2021 sports schedules by July 20. For now, local coaches have resorted to virtual practices and meetings. Virtual football is not ideal, especially for a new coach like Shadow Hills’ Alex
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It didn’t take long for Ron Shipley to find a new home. It just happens to be across town at the rival high school, Indio. The former Shadow Hills football stepped down this past season, ending a run that started in 2009 when he started the program. The Knights hired Alex Esquibel to become the
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Ernie Martinez was the head coach for 29 Palms football for 25 seasons. He won 155 games, 9 league titles and made the playoffs 19 times. He also had 19 wins over rival Yucca Valley. A local legend on the high desert and in the valley, he is retiring after 34 years at TPHS as
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Palm Desert lineman Ryan Neighbors launched a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society back in March to honor his friend Max Borbon, also a lineman at rival La Quinta High School, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. Neighbors’ fundraiser culminated with two blood drives this week. The first at Riccio’s Steak and Seafood
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The last time we caught up Rancho Mirage football player Izzy Ramirez was back in February. He was working on his running and balance at the KBX boxing gym in Indio. And even with gyms closed due to coronavirus, he’s been making strides in his recovery from a brain injury. “I feel like I’m progressing
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The coronavirus has made virtual meetings a day-to-day reality amongst companies, schools and even football teams… like our local programs preparing for the upcoming season. “It’s important for me to see their face, make sure they’re ok, make sure they’re healthy and happy. You know, they’re young and resilient, and when we get a chance
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Former Student Athlete of the Week Richard Tyler Hernandez from Rancho Mirage High School committed to playing football at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hernandez was a two-year captain for the Rattlers and now the defensive back is set to play for the NAIA program on a full scholarship. Hernandez’s dad said he had
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Esquibel was officially hired Tuesday night after approval from the school district board but Blake Arthur and KESQ brought you the story earlier. BREAKING: Alex Esquibel to be named Shadow Hills head football coach, pending board approval Tuesday. Esquibel replaces Ron Shipley as 2nd head coach in program history. I’ll have more details when they
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The Knights have decided on their new football coach and are staying within the program with the hire of Alex Esquibel. This is all pending board approval on Tuesday, March 3. Once approved, Esquibel will be replacing Ron Shipley who served as the first and only head coach in program history. Esquibel has coached various
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The Aztecs held a ceremony Wednesday afternoon to recognize three of their football players who inked their college commitments. The three who signed for the Aztecs were two offensive lineman Elijah Sanchez (University of Idaho) and Daryne Murillo (Riverside City) along with defensive back Cole Martello (College of Idaho). Palm Desert football won the DEL
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Ron Shipley has stepped down as head football coach at Shadow Hills high school. “Starting and building this program since the inception has been a truly gratifying yet humbling experience.” Shipley statement via Desert Sand Unified School District news release Tuesday morning. “The experiences I have had with the student athletes, parents, coaches, staff members,
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Two of the biggest football players in our valley signed their national letter of intent on Wednesday, inking their college commitment to two of the top football programs in the country. Shipley, a senior standout from Shadow Hills high school, is on to Oregon. The 6’5″ 270 pound defensive end decided to be a Duck
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Palm Desert and Palm Springs were the lone two local teams in action Friday night. Both the Aztecs and Indians were in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS playoffs and looked to keep their journey alive with a win. However, both teams suffered defeat, ending their season in disappointment. Palm Desert hosted Santa Barbara High School
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It’s the playoffs! Five local high school football teams were action Friday night, with two squads to the next round of their respective divisions.Watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur and Taylor Begley tonight at 11 p.m. for highlights and scores from tonight’s playoff games. Vote for the Play of the Week Division
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For the last time this high school football season, help us find our play of the week! Vote for your favorite below and tune in Monday at 6 p.m. to find out who won. Click here to vote for your favorite play!
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Rancho Mirage High School football player Israel “Izzy” Ramirez has been recovering for weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm that required three emergency brain surgeries within a matter of days. Izzy’s teammates have been visiting him at a rehabilitation hospital in Loma Linda as he underwent physical therapy, learning how to walk and talk again.
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We’re up to week 10 of our local high school football season. With one week left in the regular season, teams at the top of their leagues are fighting for the title. Game of the Week: Xavier Prep – 20 at Palm Desert – 34 Palm Desert vs Xavier Prep, the Cook Street Rivalry, was
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We’ve picked three of the best plays from this week of high school football, now you can help us pick the play of the week! Vote below and tune in Monday at 6 p.m. to find out who won. Check out this week’s highlights Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not
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