It didn’t take long for Ron Shipley to find a new home. It just happens to be across town at the rival high school, Indio. The former Shadow Hills football stepped down this past season, ending a run that started in 2009 when he started the program. The Knights hired Alex Esquibel to become the
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Ernie Martinez was the head coach for 29 Palms football for 25 seasons. He won 155 games, 9 league titles and made the playoffs 19 times. He also had 19 wins over rival Yucca Valley. A local legend on the high desert and in the valley, he is retiring after 34 years at TPHS as
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Palm Desert lineman Ryan Neighbors launched a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society back in March to honor his friend Max Borbon, also a lineman at rival La Quinta High School, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. Neighbors’ fundraiser culminated with two blood drives this week. The first at Riccio’s Steak and Seafood
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The last time we caught up Rancho Mirage football player Izzy Ramirez was back in February. He was working on his running and balance at the KBX boxing gym in Indio. And even with gyms closed due to coronavirus, he’s been making strides in his recovery from a brain injury. “I feel like I’m progressing
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The coronavirus has made virtual meetings a day-to-day reality amongst companies, schools and even football teams… like our local programs preparing for the upcoming season. “It’s important for me to see their face, make sure they’re ok, make sure they’re healthy and happy. You know, they’re young and resilient, and when we get a chance
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Former Student Athlete of the Week Richard Tyler Hernandez from Rancho Mirage High School committed to playing football at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hernandez was a two-year captain for the Rattlers and now the defensive back is set to play for the NAIA program on a full scholarship. Hernandez’s dad said he had
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The Knights have decided on their new football coach and are staying within the program with the hire of Alex Esquibel. This is all pending board approval on Tuesday, March 3. Once approved, Esquibel will be replacing Ron Shipley who served as the first and only head coach in program history. Esquibel has coached various
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