COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s round three of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs and the Coachella Valley Firebirds stand tied in a best-of-five series with the Colorado Eagles at 1-1. To finish off the last three games in the series (third game if needed) the Firebirds are taking flight to Loveland as the Eagles
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After losing Game 1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night, the Firebirds responded with a 4-0 victory in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 Pacific Division Finals at 1-1. The Firebirds scored all four goals in the third period and Nikke Kokko earned the shutout, stopping all 33 shots from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Battle of the Birds got underway Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena with Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals between the No. 2 Colorado Eagles and No. 4 Coachella Valley Firebirds. The visiting Eagles defeated the Firebirds by a final score of 3-0. Colorado improves to 6-1 in the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Madisyn Smith is a senior beach volleyball player at Palm Desert High School and she is the latest student-athlete of the week. “She wakes up early. She’s been out to practices,” beach volleyball coach Chris Braun said. “She hasn’t missed a practice this season. She’s just been a really good
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After 36 holes at SilverRock Resort in La Quinta, College of the Desert men’s golf came in second place as a team in the 3C2A Men’s Golf State Tournament. The Roadrunners earned the runner up finish behind College of the Canyons, who secured their third straight state title. Click HERE
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Following a double-overtime victory on the road in a winner-take-all Game 5 over the Ontario Reign, the Coachella Valley Firebirds soar into the third round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Firebirds, who are 4-0 elimination games this postseason, will now face the Colorado Eagles
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rajah’s continue to dominate in the Desert Valley League this season. Indio High School baseball finished its regular season with an overall record of 14-10 and league record at 8-1. The Rajah’s took their 13th program DVL title this year, with the first one dating back to 1981. “We played as
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to find a way to win games when it matters most. The Firebirds outlasted the Reign Saturday night at Toyota Arena by the final score of 3-2 in double overtime, capping off a highly competitive five-game series between two bitter rivals. Winner of Game 3 the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds are not done just yet. Coachella Valley kept their season alive with a 6-2 victory in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Semifinals over the Ontario Reign on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena. After the Reign scored the first goal, the Firebirds responded with four unanswered from J.R.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds suffered a difficult defeat to the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series, meaning that Coachella Valley will face elimination in Game 4 on Thursday. Following the Firebirds’ loss
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. A pivotal game for both teams with the series tied, Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series. pic.twitter.com/C5R1A18940— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 6, 2026
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds square off against the Ontario Reign tonight in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals at Acrisure Arena. LIVE on location. Pivotal Game 3 tonight between the Firebirds and Reign with the series all square at 1-1. We'll have the coverage throughout the night. @KESQ @Tarp1969
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a special season for the College of the Desert baseball program, winning a conference title and finishing the year with the most wins in program history. “This was such a fun year. I couldn’t be more proud of these guys,” said Sam DiMatteo, COD baseball head coach. The
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Gear It Forward, Inc. is working to make a difference in the Coachella Valley community for youth and their families when it comes to sports. Yvonne Garcia, the founder of the local nonprofit, said she continues to see a growing need for accessibility in sports. Garcia officially started her nonprofit in
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 80 people joined together at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa for the “2026 The Beat Goes on” Pickleball Invitational. While it’s a chance for 40 teams to compete in a pickleball bracket, the event has a deeper meaning as it is a fundraising event. All proceeds
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School Lady Arabs girls soccer team was honored by the city of Coachella following a historic season that ended with a CIF Division 5 championship and a state runner-up finish. City leaders presented the team with a Key to the City during a celebration at Veterans Memorial Park,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Chance Rozpedski has been playing tennis since he was two-years-old. Holding a racket and learning to play as he was still learning to walk himself. Now as a 16-year-old, he’s won one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in the United States. Rozpedski earned the Boys’ 16s Singles title in the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After taking Game 1 against top-seeded Ontario on Wednesday night at Toyota Arena, the Coachella Valley Firebirds knew they’d get a response from the rival Reign on their home ice. The regular season division champions did just that, scoring five unanswered goals on Friday night, en route to a 5-1
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Lakers’ G League team has a new home. The Lakers announced on Thursday they are relocating their NBA G League team from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley. Introducing: The Coachella Valley Lakers ☀️Beginning with the 2026-27 season, the Lakers G League team will play home games
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley High School Lady Arabs girls soccer team will be celebrated Saturday with a “Key to the City” presentation in honor of the squad’s Division 5 championship. “This city of Coachella is proud to present the Key to the City to the remarkable Lady Arabs, whose dedication, hard work and
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