BLSS: Week 2 – Play of the Week Nominees
Week 2 is almost in the books but we’ve still got to crown our play of the week. Vote for your favorite play below: Check Out Week 2 Highlights
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CV Firebirds sign ECHL’s rookie scoring Leader Cade Borchardt
The Coachella Valley Firebirds today announced the signing of center Cade Borchardt, the ECHL’s leading scorer among rookies in the 2023-24 season. Borchardt had 77 points on 24 goals and 53 assists in 71 regular- season games with the Kansas City Mavericks, the ECHL affiliate of the Firebirds’ NHL parent team, the Seattle Kraken, and
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Firebirds sign forward Jackson Berezowski for upcoming season
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have added forward Jackson Berezowski to their roster for the 2024-25 season. Berezowski comes to Coachella Valley after playing 59 games for the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL and one game for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The 22-year-old had 54 points (18 goals, 36 assists) during his time with the Growlers.
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Palm Springs football to use Rancho Mirage as home field while Ralph Watt Stadium is under maintenance
Palm Springs high school is dealing with a maintenance issue that caused significant damage to the school’s stadium. Caught up with @PSHSAD Art Sanchez today on the stadium damage that is forcing the football team to play their next two 'home' games at fellow PSUSD school, Rancho Mirage. The hope is that this is fixed
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Student Athlete of the Week – Aaron Ramirez
Coachella Valley running back Aaron Ramirez is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “A word that describes him as a person is determined, and I think that’s him as an athlete and as an individual,” head coach Bill Johnson said. “I think he’s determined to meet goals, to push through difficult times. He takes on
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Shadow Hills’ Anthony Garcia earns play of the week honors for sideline snag
Shadow Hills wide receiver Anthony Garcia earned the most votes ovet the weekend to secure play of the week honors for his catch in the team’s win over Indio. The play of the week nominees are voted on with the winner revealed every Monday on KESQ News Channel 3. Stay with KESQ throughout the season
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Local football player airlifted after injury during game, released from hospital Saturday
A medical helicopter landed in the middle of a field after a player sustained a serious injury during the game between Coachella Valley and Xavier Prep game on Friday night. Details remain limited. The player, a student at Xavier Prep, was injured during the second play of the game. The game was temporarily delayed as
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BLSS: High school football week 1 highlights and scores
High school football is back! The season officially kicked off this week with 10 local games WEEK 1 Xavier Prep – 0@Coachella Valley – 27F *An Xavier Prep player was airlifted after suffering an injury during the game. A helicopter landed on the field, causing a temporary stoppage in the game. The game was called
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High school football preview: Rancho Mirage Rattlers
Last season, the Rancho Mirage Rattlers did the unthinkable, claiming the DEL title, and Rancho is ready to go back to-back. “Well, we’re here to prove something that last year wasn’t a fluke,” Rattlers senior defensive end Adrian Cavillo said. “That 5-0 was for a reason, and we’re going to do it again.” With seniors out
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High school football preview: La Quinta Blackhawks
Finishing second in the DEL last season, the La Quinta Blackhawks this year will show what they’re all about. “Just expect us to come out and bring it our all,” Blackhawks senior left guard and defensive end Sterling Caress said. “We’ve been working really hard in the weight room this season, and that’s where we preach.
Continue ReadingWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Less than 24 hours after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner won the ATP 1000 Cincinnati Open title, it was revealed that the Italian tennis star avoided a suspension despite twice testing positive for a prohibited substance in March. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced in a statement Tuesday
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Coachella Valley Firebirds sign forward Damien Giroux
The Coachella Valley Firebirds signed forward Damien Giroux for the 2024-25 season. Giroux, 24, has played 179 games in the AHL over his career, including stints with the Iowa Wild and the Rochester Americans. The Sudbury, Ontario, Canada native has recorded 59 points (17 goals, 42 assists) over his time in the AHL and has
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High school football preview: Xavier Prep Saints
The Xavier Prep Saints are ready to put their head down and stand on business for their upcoming 2024 season. “You guys can expect a young team, but one that is willing to hit and do everything they need to do,” Saints senior strong safety Austin McDanel said. “We’re going to be making a run this
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High school football: complete schedule of local games for 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season is upon us. With the new year brings a new league, the Sun Valley League, consisting of four teams – Banning, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Desert Mirage. The addition of this new league was made in an effort to increase local playoff teams for all sports. Essentially,
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Local high school girls flag football quadruples in growth after one season
Girls flag football here in the valley has grown rapidly, creating an opportunity for girls who want to try something new. “We’re just excited to be out doing something that maybe they thought they couldn’t do before and now they know they can do it and they can excel at it,” Palm Desert head coach
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High school football preview: Desert Christian Academy Conquerors
The Desert Christian Academy Conquerors are coming into their 2024 season ready to give it their all. “When we come out here, we try and give it our all,” Conquerors senior quarterback Jaden Herling said. “No matter what happens, no matter what’s happening in every game, whether we’re up big, it’s a really close game,
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High school football preview: Palm Desert Aztecs
The Palm Desert Aztecs are looking forward and bounce back after finishing fourth in the DEL last season. “We’re just looking to improve,” Aztecs head coach Rudy Forti said. “Last year, we went 2-8, and just every day, we’re trying to get better, so that’s what we’re looking for. Just improvement day in and day
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Transformation at Trilogy: La Quinta golf club expected to re-open this November after major restoration project
As we reported back in January, the HOA at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta voted to purchase the club for just over 6 million dollars, fighting to keep their course which was on the brink of being lost after going bankrupt in 2022. Since then, the golf club has undergone a full revival, saving
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High school football preview: Palm Springs Indians
Finishing with a 2-3 league record last season, the mindset of the Palm Springs Indians is to bounce back and have their head held high. “They can expect us to compete,” Indians head coach Darryl Goree said. “That’s our big thing. We’ve been saying that since spring ball. We gonna compete every time we get out
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Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign goaltender Jack LaFontaine
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine will return to the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the 2024-25 season. The Firebirds announced LaFontaine re-signed on Thursday. LaFontaine appeared in three games for Coachella Valley last season, posting a 2-0-0 record with a 2.30 goals against average and a .919 save percentage. The native of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada helped lead the Kansas
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