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Checking in with COD: Roadrunners off and running, hoping for successful season

September 7, 2023 4:49 PM Blake Arthur

College of the Desert football is underway for the 2023 season. Ya-know-what-I-mean?! COD head coach Jack Steptoe might be the best soundbite in the valley. He and his Roadrunners are off and running this year, already 1-0 with their home opener Saturday 7pm vs Santa Monica.@KESQ @COD_Athletics @garyplunkett1 @BaileyKESQ @coachsteptoe pic.twitter.com/1haw2g6QDi— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September

Nate Williams wins PGA Desert Chapter championship at Andalusia Country Club

September 6, 2023 8:04 PM Blake Arthur

Nate Williams has earned the PGA Desert Chapter title for a second time, shooting 3-under par over two days at Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta. Click HERE for the full LEADERBOARD Formerly at The Plantation Golf Club in Indio, Williams is now at Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. After two days of play,

Coachella Valley Firebirds sign Defenseman Ryan Jones

September 6, 2023 3:25 PM Jesus Reyes

Defenseman Ryan Jones will join the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the 2023-24 AHL season, the team announced on Wednesday. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for the Latest Team News Jones, 27, appeared in 137 games for the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch over the last two seasons. The 6-foot-2, 214-pounder also played in 29 games for the Rochester Americans

Student Athlete of the Week – Joselin Martinez

September 5, 2023 5:30 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Rajahs girls volleyball doesn’t rebuild, they reload. And this season is senior Joselin Martinez’s time to shine. “I expect for her to have some great, amazing, memorable plays out there,” said Indio head coach Meagan Nolasco. “Some great kills. She’s a force at the net with her big block. So, I expect her to be

Jeremiah Johnson’s amazing catch voted play of the week

September 2, 2023 12:40 AM Jesus Reyes

Rancho Mirage sophomore receiver Jeremiah Johnson has won play of the week honors. Check Out: Highlights for Week 3 Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News Channel 3 app here. Get the News Channel 3 app here.

Weather impacts valley high school football for third straight week

September 1, 2023 10:25 PM Blake Arthur

After a couple of weeks impacted by weather, Mother Nature made her presence felt again this week. The first week of the season saw two games canceled due to lightning and thunderstorms. The following week saw more cancellations due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. Now this week, another storm has made its way

All five local high school football teams suffer home defeats on Thursday night

August 31, 2023 11:02 PM Blake Arthur

It was a rough Thursday around the valley for our high school football programs. Friday Night Highlights Here All five local teams lost their respective game. Yikes. We had 5 games in the valley tonight. All 5 were losses for local teams. @KESQ @BaileyKESQ pic.twitter.com/1NbobEEc5P— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 1, 2023 La Quinta, Rancho Mirage,

Former Rancho Mirage standout Daniel Whelan named starting punter for Green Bay Packers

August 30, 2023 12:26 PM Blake Arthur

Daniel Whelan has done it. The former Rancho Mirage football standout has earned a roster spot in the NFL and will be the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers. Earned not given. 💪💯Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on starting punter Daniel Whelan earning the starting job. 🦵🏈Thanks to @CodyWKrupp @fox11news for sending the goods! 🎙️🧀@KESQ

Student Athlete of the Week – Dakota Minker

August 28, 2023 11:14 PM Blake Arthur

The Palm Desert girls volleyball team is led by southpaw standout Dakota Minker, a force at the net and a true competitor. “Her being a senior, her being a lefty, and her being a returner. That’s huge in the volleyball world,” said Palm Desert Volleyball coach Melissa Walker. “Her leadership skills are incredible. She’s able to

Xavier Rodriguez TD for Shadow Hills is play of the week winner

August 26, 2023 12:09 AM Jesus Reyes, Blake Arthur

After a weekend of voting, Xavier Rodiguez’s touchdown has earned play of the week honors. Get Scores from Week 1 of High School Football Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo every Friday night during the season and connect with them during the season. KESQ News Channel

High school football: DHS, LQ, & CV get big wins as strange start to season continues

August 24, 2023 8:39 PM Blake Arthur

FRIDAY 8/25 Jurupa Valley – 8@Desert Hot Springs – 34FLa Quinta – 56@Heritage – 14FPalm Desert – 0@Central – 27FXavier Prep – 28@La Salle – 6FCoachella Valley – 41@Palo Verde Valley – 21FIndio – 13@Hemet – 38FAliso Niguel@Rancho MirageCanceledPalm Springs@MonroviaCanceled THURSDAY 8/24 Shadow Hills loses at Norte Vista 49-6Yucca Valley loses at Rancho Christian 40-19Desert

Bronny James has heart defect, but will return to court in ‘very near future’

August 25, 2023 5:31 PM City News Service

LeBron James’ son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC in late July, has a “congenital heart defect,” the family announced today, adding that they expect him to make a full recovery and return to basketball “in the very near future.” Bronny James, 18, collapsed on the floor at USC’s

Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside their arena on Feb. 8

August 24, 2023 9:36 AM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena on Feb. 8. The 17-time NBA champion Lakers announced the plan Thursday to honor Bryant, the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history and a beloved mainstay of the franchise for 20

Student Athlete of the Week – Martin Torres

August 22, 2023 4:02 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

La Quinta High School Cross-Country “He came out freshman year in track and that’s where I met him. He had two races and the first race he went it was funny,” said La Quinta Cross Country head coach Candy Felix. Our Student Athlete of the Week segment returns tonight and our first senior to be

Tropical storm fallout causes cancellations, uncertainty for PSUSD football teams

August 22, 2023 1:03 PM Blake Arthur

Due to Tropical Storm Hilary, schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District are closed through Wednesday. Since school is closed, so are extracurricular activities, such as football. In fact, Rancho Mirage has decided to cancel their home game Friday against Aliso Niguel. “We can’t practice until Thursday,” said Rattlers head football coach LD Matthews. “We

BLSS: Shadow Hills wins Mayor’s Cup, lightning leads to canceled games in week 1 of high school football

August 18, 2023 9:00 AM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

It was the first week of the high school football season, but it was unfortunately cut short for many players due to a lightning storm Friday evening. Coachella Valley vs Xavier Prep and Indian Springs vs Cathedral City were canceled. LIGHTNING ⚡️📍 Xavier Prep High School 🏈 Coachella Valley vs. Xavier Prep has been canceled

High school football: 2023 season schedule for local teams

August 17, 2023 4:53 PM Blake Arthur

Here is the full schedule for the 2023 high school football season, featuring our local teams. NOTE: All games are scheduled for 7pm. All games are subject to change. If you notice any scheduling errors OR would like to report a change, please let us know. Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show

High school football preview: Rancho Mirage Rattlers

August 17, 2023 4:22 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Rancho Mirage comes into the 2023 season hoping for better after a disappointing 2022 campaign. Led by longtime head coach LD Matthews, the Rattlers will look to get back to playing their brand of football and compete for a playoff spot. 2022 RECORD 2-8 overall, 1-4 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at HemetFriday, 8/25vs Aliso NiguelThursday,

High school football preview: Shadow Hills Knights

August 16, 2023 6:29 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Shadow Hills comes into the 2023 season with a lot of talent and experience on both sides of the football. Led by new head coach David Palmer, the Knights are hoping to compete for a championship in a wide open DEL. 2022 RECORD 4-6 overall, 1-4 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18vs Indio *MAYOR’S CUPThursday, 8/24at

High school football preview: Xavier Prep Saints

August 15, 2023 3:07 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

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