High School Football

2026 high school football team preview: Desert Christian Academy Conquerors

August 3, 2026 5:42 PM Blake Arthur

BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Desert Christian Academy ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 10-1 overall, 6-0 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentTimeLocationAug. 21Twentynine Palms7 p.m.HomeAug. 29at Arrowhead Christian7 p.m.AwaySept. 4SJVA*7 p.m.HomeSept. 11Yucca Valley7 p.m.HomeSept. 18Cathedral City7 p.m.HomeOct. 2Ontario Christian*7 p.m.HomeOct. 9at

Michael Karls named new head football coach at Xavier Prep

March 13, 2026 8:37 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Saints have a new leader for their football program. Xavier College Prep issued a press release announcing the hiring of Michael Karls as the new head football coach. Karls takes over for James Dockery, who is now the head coach at Indio high school. “Coach Karls has demonstrated the

James Dockery officially introduced as head coach at Indio high school

January 21, 2026 5:29 PM Kendall Flynn

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – After a Desert Sands Unified School District board approval Tuesday night, James Dockery is the new head coach for Indio High School football. The Rajahs welcomed Dockery in a pep rally Wednesday morning, with students cheering and holding “Welcome Coach Dockery” signs. Dockery said he didn’t take choosing a new school to

James Dockery set to be head coach at Indio high school, pending board approval

January 16, 2026 5:37 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — James Dockery is preparing to take over the football program at Indio high school, pending DSUSD board approval. The board meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Dockery’s name is listed on the docket for the vacant head football coaching position at Indio high school. Sports Director Blake Arthur

0-3: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley all fall short in CIF-SS football semis

November 21, 2025 1:09 PM Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — We had three local high school football teams make the semifinals in their respective division. Unfortunately, all three fell short on Friday on night, ending their season. 0-3. Damn. All 3 local teams lose respective semifinal. Heck of a run by this trio that falls short.D7: PS 7 at Barstow

James Dockery steps down as head football coach at Xavier Prep after nine seasons

November 21, 2025 11:58 AM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — James Dockery is no longer the head football coach at Xavier Prep. Xavier Prep Athletic Director Andrew Clark told News Channel that Dockery is “stepping away from football.” The 37-year-old Dockery was hired in 2017. His overall record in nine seasons with the Saints was 44-38 with two ties. New

Together: Coachella Valley looks to continue season with win in Division 12 semifinal

November 20, 2025 4:48 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Valley high school football is one of three local teams in the CIF-SS semifinals this Friday. News Channel 3 caught up with the Arabs ahead of their big game. It's been quite the journey for Coachella Valley this season. After a 1-5 start, which included 5 straight losses, CV has

All In: Palm Desert ready for Division 8 semifinal on the road against Beckman

November 20, 2025 1:39 PM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert high school football is one of three local teams in the CIF-SS semifinals this Friday. News Channel 3 caught up with the Aztecs ahead of their big game. Palm Desert is one of three local football teams playing in the semifinals on Friday. The Aztecs have won 6

Springs Ball: Indians confident ahead of CIF-SS Division 7 semifinal at Barstow

November 19, 2025 9:53 PM Blake Arthur

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs high school football is one of three local teams in the CIF-SS semifinals this Friday. News Channel 3 caught up with the team ahead of their big game. Palm Springs is one of three local football teams playing in the semifinals this Friday. After some down years, the

Three local high school football teams advance to respective semifinal

November 14, 2025 4:56 PM Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — We had five local high school football teams play in their respective quarterfinal on Friday night. Of the five teams, three of them won, advancing to their respective semifinal. CIF-SS Football Quarterfinals (2nd round) D7: Hart 21 at Palm Springs 22 D8: Palm Desert 46 at Patriot (Jurupa Valley) 33

BLSS: Five local high school football teams advance in playoffs

November 7, 2025 4:34 PM Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s playoff time for our local high school football teams. Seven teams are playing on Friday night. D7Claremont – 7@Palm Springs – 31FD8Marina – 7@Palm Desert – 36FD11Jurupa Hills – 0@Shadow Hills – 37FD12Costa Mesa – 17@Yucca Valley – 43FD12Arroyo Valley – 26@DCA – 24FD12Coachella Valley – 38@Banning – 35FD13Desert

BLSS Playoffs – Play of the Week Nominees

November 7, 2025 11:57 PM Jesus Reyes

High school football playoff matchups released

November 2, 2025 3:29 PM Kenji Ito

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The playoffs are here for high school football. Eight local teams made the postseason and will look to earn a CIF-SS championship in their respective division. Here is a look at the first round schedule. Friday, Nov. 7 Division 7: Claremont at Palm Springs Division 8: Marina at Palm Desert

BLSS Week 11: Play of the Week Nominees

October 31, 2025 12:21 AM Jesus Reyes

BLSS: Rivalries, league championships headline final week of high school football regular season

October 29, 2025 1:59 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s the final week of the regular season for high school football and there are plenty of storylines and rivalries. La Quinta – 0@Palm Desert – 35FRancho Mirage – 21@Palm Springs – 33FXavier Prep – 7@Shadow Hills – 23FCoachella Valley – 37@Indio – 7FTwentynine Palms – 0@Yucca Valley – 49F

Palm Desert girls flag football has historic season end in quarterfinal loss

October 28, 2025 9:27 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert girls flag football lost 39-6 to Hillcrest in Riverside on Tuesday, ending the Aztecs’ season. Palm Desert girls flag football has historic season end in CIF-SS Division 6 quarterfinal at Hillcrest in Riverside. The Aztecs lost 39-6. Big thanks to @SportswithPep for the assist on highlights. Some crispy

BLSS Week 10: Play of the Week Nominees

October 25, 2025 3:40 PM Kenji Ito

Palm Desert ends Palm Springs’ perfect season in thrilling DEL battle

October 24, 2025 1:09 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 10 of the high school football season is in the books. And what a week of football it was, headlined by Palm Desert’s win over Palm Springs. The Aztecs defeated the Indians 35-28, ending their undefeated season. Palm Desert’s win also means there is a three-way tie for first

Indio football forfeits game this week against Yucca Valley

October 23, 2025 3:36 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Indio has forfeited their game this Friday, Oct. 24 at Yucca Valley. Just received word that the Indio-Yucca Valley football game tomorrow night on the high desert has been cancelled. Indio is unable to field both a varsity and JV team. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @kendallkesq @FootballinCV @Tarp1969 @Jesus_G_Reyes— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)

BLSS Week 9: Play of the Week Nominees

October 17, 2025 11:42 PM Jesus Reyes