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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Our latest student-athlete of the week is Alonso Hernandez from Desert Mirage High School football. “When you see him play, it’s hard to deny that he is putting in the work in both sports and in school,” Desert Mirage football head coach Jesus Felipe said. Hernandez is a senior wingback, safety
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Lakers officially introduced new head coach Alex Cerda on Tuesday. Cerda answered questions from the media, including News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur. “It’s an honor to be here, super grateful for the opportunity, looking forward to uh a really rewarding season, hoping to get these
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds faced off against the Ontario Reign once again at Acrisure Arena on Sunday. It was the Firebirds fourth game of the season, and third time facing the rival Reign. Coachella Valley ultimately fell in overtime to Ontario 3-2, after originally leading the game 2-0 in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Xavier College Prep Saints have made history for their school in the Battle of Cook Street game Friday night. For the first time, the Saints football team defeated Palm Desert on the Aztecs field. Not only did the Saints win 14-3, but it also marks back-to-back Battle of Cook
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s week 8 of the high school football season, headlined by the Cook Street Rivalry and the Date Bowl. Xavier Prep – 14@Palm Desert – 3FRancho Mirage – 44@La Quinta – 35FPalm Springs – 21@Shadow Hills – 14FCoachella Valley – 49@Desert Mirage – 18FBanning – 49@Twentynine Palms – 20FDesert Christian
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds got their first home win of the 2026-27 season after a high-scoring 6-3 victory over the San Diego Gulls. San Diego opened the scoring at 7:18 of the first period as Ryan Carpenter gave the Gulls a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Coachella Valley responded
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back on home ice Friday night for their third game of the season, welcoming the San Diego Gulls for the first meeting between the two teams this year. Coachella Valley enters the matchup with three points after earning a win and an overtime loss against
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The first Desert Athletic Conference cross country race of the season featured 14 local programs, combing all three leagues (DEL, DVL, SVL). The girls race was highlighted by a dominant performance from Palm Desert junior Marina Avila. Avila was in control from the start of the girls race, cruising to
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A local youth martial artist is taking her skills to the international stage after earning a spot on the USA Karate Junior National Team. Aubrey Pena, a top martial artist in the Coachella Valley, qualified for the team after competing at nationals. She is the second seed in the 14/15
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Our latest student-athlete of the week is Calvin Kovaleff with the Palm Desert High School boy’s water polo team. “We’re so lucky to have him,” Elise Stein, the Aztecs assistant coach, said. “His teammates are so lucky to have him. He is very selfless and does a great job of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just two games into the 2026-27 season, but several players have already made an early impact. The Firebirds split their opening two games against the rival Ontario Reign, with the road team winning each matchup. Three Coachella Valley players have six points through the first
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a tightly contested vote, but Desert Hot Springs senior star Anthony Hodge has been named the Week 7 winner of the High School Football Play of the Week. Hodge earned the honor for a touchdown during Desert Hot Springs’ win over Indio on Friday night. On the play,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have earned their first win of the season against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds bounced back from a 6-5 loss on Friday to the rival Reign with a 6-2 win on the road on Saturday. Many of the Firebirds had historic play to mark the second
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 7 of high school football was headlined by the start of Desert Empire League play. Eight games filled the schedule, but one stood out above the rest. Palm Desert went into the snake pit at Rancho Mirage, both teams looking to start league play on top. Rancho Mirage came into
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 7 of the high school football season is in the books. News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur and Kendall Flynn have the highlights, including a dramatic finish to the Palm Desert-Rancho Mirage game. Palm Desert20@Rancho Mirage19FPalm Springs13@Xavier Prep14FLa Quinta42@Shadow Hills6FDesert Hot Springs35@Indio9FCathedral City6@Yucca Valley66FOntario Christian7@Desert Christian41FCoachella Valley21@Southwest EC7FDesert Mirage40@Calipatria6F The
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ home opener did not go as planned, losing 6-5 in a high-scoring game against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds celebrated the start of their fifth American Hockey League season Friday night at Acrisure Arena. The Reign took the lead in the first period, but the Firebirds
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just one day away from opening their fifth season as a franchise, with plenty of anticipation surrounding the start of another hockey campaign in the desert. As the Firebirds prepare for Friday night’s season opener against the rival Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena, attendance and
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Epson Tour Championship is back at Indian Wells Golf Resort for its third consecutive year. The first round of the tournament teed off on Thursday, as golfers begin the “Race for the Card.” The championship is the season-ending showcase event, the season-long tournament is called the “Race for the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced on Wednesday that forward John Hayden has been named the Firebirds team captain. Hayden becomes the second captain in franchise history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella Valley Firebirds (@firebirds) The Firebirds also announced Gustav Olofsson, Mitchell Stephens, Logan Morrison and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – MLS and NWSL clubs will return to the Empire Polo Grounds for the 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational, which will be held from January 30 to February 13. It will be the sixth year of the Coachella Valley Invitational. CVI will host nearly half of MLS and NWSL clubs, including all of
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