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BLSS Week 3: Palm Springs beats Coachella Valley in high scoring game
COACHELLA VALLEY, (Calif.) KESQ — It’s another busy week of high school football with a number of games on Thursday and Friday this week. Friday – 9/5 Palm Springs61@Coachella Valley27FTahquitz16@Rancho Mirage42FElsinore21@Palm Desert27FYucaipa45@Shadow Hills20FCitrus Valley20@La Quinta36FDesert Mirage14@Desert Christian47F29 Palms45@Lakeside8F Thursday scores 🏈 @KESQ Serrano defeats Xavier Prep, 28-14Yucca Valley defeats Cathedral City, 55-8Citrus Hill defeats DHS,
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Chargers to open season against Chiefs in Brazil tonight
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Chargers will kick off their 2025 season tonight with an international spotlight, facing the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chargers are still trying to shake off the sting of their listless first-round playoff exit against the Houston Texans eight months ago. The Chiefs, by contrast, marched all
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SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament takes places at Trilogy in La Quinta
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament wrapped up its first day at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta. The player field of the two-day tournament is filled with golf professionals and more from country clubs across the Coachella Valley. While competing for a trophy, the players view this tournament as a
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COD women’s volleyball off to strong start, earns highest ranking in program history
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert women’s volleyball is off to a strong start this season, going 5-2 through their first seven matches. In fact, the Roadrunners’ success has them ranked No. 12 in the week one California Community College Women’s Volleyball Coaches Association (3CWVCA) poll, the highest ranking in program history.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Jeremiah Johnson
Rancho Mirage wide receiver/defensive back Jeremiah Johnson is this week’s student athlete of the week. “Just an ultimate leader on the football field, in the weight room, and in the classroom,” head coach LD Matthews said. “Our younger players and students in our school and our program couldn’t ask for a better role model on
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Xavier Prep’s Creek-Pellum earns most votes, wins play of the week for Week 2
Xavier Prep standout Anthony Creek-Pellum earned the most votes to win play of the week honors for the second week of the 2025 high school football season. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school football.
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COD wins season opener 56-27 vs LA Pierce
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Roadrunners won their season opener 56-27 vs LA Pierce on Saturday. The point differential of 29 points marked the biggest lopsided win at LA Pierce in program history. The roadrunners struck first in the opening quarter with a 17-yard touchdown reception from Palm Desert alum Ryland
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BLSS: Week 2 high school football highlights, scores and more
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We had some big games for week 2 of the high school football season. We’ve got the highlights on this week’s Best Local Sports Show. La Quinta32@Yucca Valley14FRancho Mirage30@Coachella Valley7FXavier Prep31@Desert Hot Springs0FSan Bernardino0@Cathedral City6FPalm Springs28@Grand Terrace21FShadow Hills19@Palo Verde Valley6FIndio0@Fullerton50FSan Jacinto Valley Academy22@Desert Mirage0FPalm Desert14@Central33FDCA25@Riverside Prep6F
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COD football starts new season Saturday, Roadrunners ready to return to winning ways
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The College of the Desert Roadrunners are ready for their 2025 season. The roadrunners, who finished 2-8 last year, look to improve and become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2023. Jack Steptoe, who enters his 11th season at the helm, remains hopeful with 35 players from the Coachella Valley.
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Girls high school volleyball highlights; Week 2 high school football preview
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 Fall sports season continued Wednesday night with girls high school volleyball as Indio visited Palm Springs. Plus, a look ahead to a busy Friday of high school football, featuring a few all-local marquee match-ups. Sports Director Blake Arthur has it all. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for
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Student Athlete of the Week: Aiyanna Inzunza
Coachella Valley’s libero Aiyanna Inzunza is this week’s student athlete of the week. “She’ll be the type of person to always be there for you when you need it,” senior outside hitter Yamarani Vega said. “She’ll give you the advice you need. She’ll bring you up when you’re at your lowest. She’s the best person
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High school girls volleyball: CV defeats Shadow Hills, Xavier Prep looking to continue success
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a busy Monday around the desert as the Fall sports season continues. Watch the video for coverage of girls high school volleyball, including the Shadow Hills-Coachella Valley match on the east side. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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Shadow Hills’ Anthony Garcia earns play of the week honors
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills wide receiver Anthony Garcia earned play of the week honors for his touchdown in the team’s win over rival Indio. Garcia received the most votes on our poll over the weekend. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school football.
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BLSS: Shadow Hills wins Mayor’s Cup, Week 1 high school football highlights
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The local high school season continues to get underway Friday night. We’ll have highlights on the Best Local Sports Show at 11:15 p.m. on News Channel 3. Friday Games: Indio6@Shadow Hills66FSegerstrom32@Palm Springs38F/OT2Xavier Prep39@Lindfield Christian14FCoachella Valley33@Vista21FBrawley12@Palm Desert23FDesert Chapel38@Desert Mirage70FDesert Christian36@Twentynine Palms12F* Cathedral City at Santa Rosa Academy play on Saturday Thursday
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2025 high school football season starts with three local teams in respective opener
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season is officially underway. Ball is back! The 2025 high school football season gets underway TONIGHT with three local teams in action. We'll have highlights, scores and much more from all three games! 🏈🏟️📺 pic.twitter.com/Qzs73mF7CK— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 21, 2025 Thursday featured three local
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2025 high school football team preview: Rancho Mirage Rattlers
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — Rancho Mirage is the final high school team to be featured in our annual previews. The Rattlers look for their third consecutive DEL title under head coach LD Matthews, who has told his players to be humble and leave the past in the past. 2024 record: 6-5 overall, 4-1 DEL (DEL
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2025 high school football team preview: La Quinta Blackhawks
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) La Quinta is the fourth team from the Desert Empire League to be featured in our annual team previews. The Blackhawks aim to improve their league season and secure a DEL title under head coach Juan Ramon Ruiz. 2024 record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 DEL. La Quinta lost in the first round
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2025 high school football team preview: Palm Springs Indians
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Palm Springs is the latest team from the Desert Empire League to be featured in our annual team previews. The Indians look to bounce back from their win-less record in league last year under head coach Darryl Goree. 2024 record: 3-7 overall, 0-5 DEL 2025 schedule – all games 7pm August 22
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2025 high school football team preview: Desert Chapel Eagles
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Desert Chapel is our tenth high school football preview and second from the Manzanita league. The Eagles look to bounce back from their three-win season last year under head coach J David Miller. 2024 record: 3-6 overall, 2-5 Manzanita league 2025 schedule – all games 7pm August 22 at Desert Mirage BYE September
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