Xavier Prep comes into the 2023 season with a lot of talent, looking to rebound after a disappointing 2022 campaign. Led by head coach James Dockery, in his 7th season at the helm, the Saints are hoping to compete for a championship in a wide open DEL. 2022 RECORD 3-7 overall, 1-4 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE
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High school football is back! The 2023 season kicks off this week with a full schedule of games on Friday, August 18th but is highlighted by a pair of all-local match-ups. Mayor’s Cup 🔵🔴🟣⚫️🏆ORCross-League Clash 🟢🟡⚫️🟡🏈Which game do you want as our featured GAME OF THE WEEK?@IndioHS_Sports @AthleticsSHHS @mightyarabs @XCPHS_Football @IHSRajahs @SHKnightsFB @CvHigh @XCPAthletics @KESQ
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Palm Springs comes into the 2023 season under new head coach Darryl Goree who replaced longtime leader Dan Murphy. The Indians may have a new voice in charge but the expectations remain the same. Palm Springs plays to a standard that they hope to continue this year. 2022 RECORD 8-3 overall, 4-1 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE
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Palm Desert comes into the 2023 season looking to claim a share of their seventh straight league title. The Aztecs have a new head coach, a new crop of players, and a new challenge in continuing their winning tradition on Cook Street. 2022 RECORD 8-3 overall, 4-1 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTThursday, 8/17at Rancho VerdeFriday, 8/25at
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La Quinta comes into the 2023 season looking to build off a solid 2022 campaign that saw them earn the Flag back and make the playoffs. The Blackhawks are a proud program with a lot of past success, hoping to continue that this year. 2022 RECORD 7-5 overall, 4-1 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/25at HeritageThursday,
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DCA comes into the 2023 season determined to get better and build a winning culture The Conquerors will compete in the Cottonwood League for the second straight season, hoping to establish themselves as a top program. 2022 RECORD 4-6, 2-3 Cottonwood 2023 SCHEDULE (courtesy of MaxPreps) For most of our area teams, the upcoming season
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Twentynine Palms comes into the 2023 season looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2022 campaign. The Wildcats are a proud program with a lot of past success, hoping to get back to their winning ways. 2022 RECORD 2-7 overall, 2-4 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/25at Canyon SpringsThursday, 8/31vs Victor ValleyFriday, 9/8vs RubidouxFriday, 9/15vs BanningFriday,
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Yucca Valley comes into the 2023 season boasting one of their best teams in program history. Coming off a strong 2022 campaign and returning a lot of their starters, the Trojans are a legitimate threat to take the league title this season. 2022 RECORD 7-3 overall, 5-1 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTThursday, 8/24at Rancho ChristianThursday, 8/31vs
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Desert Hot Springs comes into the 2023 season with a new head coach, a new attitude and hopefully new results. Expect the Golden Eagles to be different this year – this squad is ready to soar above expectations. 2022 RECORD 2-8 overall, 2-5 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at CalipatriaFriday, 8/25vs Jurupa ValleyFriday, 9/1vs PerrisThursday, 9/14at
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Cathedral City comes into the 2023 season hoping their hard work leads to more success on the field. The Lions will look to build off a strong finish to last year when they won three of their last five games. 2022 RECORD 3-7 overall, 3-4 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/25at CalipatriaFriday, 9/1at Desert Christian AcademyFriday,
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Desert Mirage comes into the 2023 season with a new outlook and optimism. The Rams are ready to get the program going in the right direction after going winless in league last season. 2022 RECORD 2-8 overall, 0-7 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18vs Indian SpringsFriday, 9/1at Pacific Saturday, 9/9at Canyon SpringsFriday, 9/15vs Yucca ValleyFriday, 9/22vs
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Indio comes into the 2023 season with the expectation of competing for a championship, continuing to build their program, Head coach Daniel Hayes emphasizes working hard while also having fun. 2022 RECORD 5-6 overall, 5-2 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at Shadow HillsFriday, 8/25at HemetFriday, 9/1vs BarstowThursday, 9/14vs Desert Hot SpringsFriday, 9/22vs Desert MirageFriday, 9/29at Cathedral
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Coachella Valley comes into the 2023 season with the expectation of winning another championship. The Arabs remain the team to beat in the DVL, looking for their 4th straight title. 2022 RECORD 9-2 overall, 7-0 in DVL (won 3rd straight league championship) 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at Xavier PrepFriday, 8/25at Palo Verde ValleyFriday, 9/1vs San Jacinto
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The 2023 high school football season is right around the corner and officials are still needed. A major part of the game, referees are some of the unsung heroes who sanction the sport while ensuring safety and fairness on the field. If there are no officials, there are no games. Referees are a necessity in
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The Tribe are keeping their football hire in house. David Goree, a longtime assistant football and basketball coach at Palm Springs high school, is set to take over the football program for the Indians. Palm Springs high school announced today that Darryl Goree will be the new football coach. I’ll have more tonight. @KESQ @BLVNBTL
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Rudy Forti, who served as offensive coordinator since 2017, is replacing Shane McComb as Palm Desert’s head football coach. "No pressure…no diamond" 💎Banner that. Rudy Forti @coach_4T takes over the helm of Palm Desert 🏈 @PdhsFootball. By way of TX (the mecca of HS pigskin) ➡️ this will be Forti's second stint as a HC!
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It’s the end of an era for Palm Springs football. Head coach Dan Murphy is resigning after 11 seasons with the program. Don’t want this to get lost in the madness of March because Dan Murphy deserves a proper sendoff. He was the man. A player, coach (and media) favorite, he was always gracious with
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David Palmer is expected to be named the new head coach of the Shadow Hills High School football team. The school announced the move on Friday. The Desert Sands Unified School District board still needs to approve the hire and is expected to do so during its March 7 meeting. Palmer has been a member
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After three seasons, Alex Esquibel is out as head coach at Shadow Hills high school. DSUSD confirmed this to KESQ on Wednesday, saying it was a mutual decision between the school and coach. Esquibel took over the program in 2020 during COVID, replacing Ron Shipley. BREAKING: Alex Esquibel to be named Shadow Hills head football
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The local high school football season isn’t over just yet. The Desert Showcase will be the final high school football game of the season, featuring 67 seniors from the Desert Empire and Desert Valley leagues in a cross-league competition. Former Palm Desert football coach Pat Blackburn will coach the DEL, while Indio head coach Daniel
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