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Indio head football coach Daniel Hayes, also referred to as “Coach Zero,” has been relieved of his duties. Both Hayes and Indio athletic director Ron Shipley confirmed this to KESQ on Monday. “The school said they needed to go in a different direction with football. I always give 100 percent so I have no regrets,”
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The fifth week of the high school football season is underway, headlined by the start of Desert Valley League play. FRIDAY GAMES: High school football action continues Friday with a full slate of games, highlighted by the Date Bowl between undefeated rivals Desert Mirage (3-0) and Coachella Valley (2-0). Desert Mirage – 0@Coachella Valley –
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Daniel Whelan made history on Sunday. 5 punts for 249 yards and a long of 68 in a win over your biggest rival on the road! Not a bad debut for a desert high school product! #GoPackGo @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @RMHSAD @RMHSFB @packers @PGPackersNews @packeverywhere https://t.co/R2Ao4aBa9c— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 11, 2023 The 24-year-old rookie
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It’s the fourth week of the high school football season with another full schedule of games for our local teams. FRIDAY 9/8 Ramona – 43@Palm Springs – 36FLa Quinta – 15@Sultana – 13FNotre Dame – 0@Xavier Prep – 69FCoachella Valley – 30@Eldorado – 26FSerrano – 16@Shadow Hills – 19FRubidoux – 37@Twentynine Palms – 35FHamilton –
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Week 4 High School Football Scores & Highlights
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History has been made at Palm Desert who has a new team this season. We told you about them yesterday! Here is a look at the inaugural Palm Desert Girls Flag Football team ⬇️1-0 and hungry for more! All in! 🏈 @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @PDHS_Athletics @PDAztecs_Saig @DesertSandsUSD @kingcarlos52 @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @KarenDevineKESQ pic.twitter.com/KbeD2NMxX1— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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