The Coachella Valley Firebirds won Game 3 of the Calder Cup playoffs Wednesday by a score of 7-5 in an exciting game. The Firebirds are now up 2-1 in the series, with a chance to close it out Friday at home. Firebirds defeat the Wranglers 7-5, the most goals in a playoff game for Coachella
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We had a handful of local teams in playoff action on tuesday, with many of them winning and advancing to the next round of their respective division. Watch the video for highlights and scores with Sports Director Blake Arthur and be sure to stay with KESQ for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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La Quinta baseball shortstop Jayvin Baxa is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Jayvin Baxa, a competitor and leader for the Blackhawks, says his faith drives him to excel both on and off the field. “It goes back to God. All glory goes to God,” Baxa said. “I just try to do my best to
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The Firebirds defeated the Wranglers 4-3 in overtime to tie up the series. Scoreless in the first, the Firebirds get on the board first with a goal from Kole Lind. A POWER PLAY GOAL 🚨🔥we lead 1-0 pic.twitter.com/xj47Kkdvyp— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 5, 2024 The Wranglers heated up in the third period
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds dropped game 1 of the second round of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Wranglers took Game 1 at home with a final score of 4-1. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for Continuing Coverage Two goals came in the second period. THE BIG MAN ‼️ pic.twitter.com/2d8LIxbfmL— x – Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers)
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Thursday was a busy day around the valley for CIF-SS baseball and softball as the playoffs are underway. La Quinta Blackhawks highlights after the game on @KESQ with @BlakeArthur24. @lqathletics @LQ_Birdcage pic.twitter.com/nXoJ10kgwf— Wes Williams (@williamswes) May 2, 2024 JC RAMIREZ – Walk. This. Way.@RMHS_Rattlers wins on walk-off RBI double from big #44. RM advances to
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Becoming an annual tradition, the special needs basketball game at Cathedral City is one of the best sporting events of the year. One of the best sporting events to cover every year, the CCHS Unified Sports Showdown always offers so much perspective, joy and gratitude. Happy for these kids. They teach us more than they'll
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The Coachella Valley Scorpions were introduced as the first professional 50+ pickleball team at the Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells. Today was the offical team launch and media day for the Scorpions as Owner Rob Zwemmer, Owner/Player/General Manager Kim Jagd, and the team manager Ryan Willin spoke at the event. After the ceremony,
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Indio Boys’ volleyball outside hitter Jordan Dickens is this week’s student-athlete of the week. As Indio claimed the DVL title in its inaugural season, Dickens takes in every moment, especially for his final year with the Rajahs. “It feels amazing. I mean, my team worked really hard to get here and from now on, we
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The Coachella Football Club will begin its inaugural season in the USL League Two, with its first game this weekend. Coachella FC is the first pre-professional soccer team in the valley. Team officials said that they aim to launch young careers in the world of soccer, mirroring the careers of those in USL League Two
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face a familiar foe in the Calgary Wranglers in the second round of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. The best-of-five series will start north of the border with the first two games in Calgary and the final three at Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley. SERIES SCHEDULE (BEST-OF-5) Friday, May
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds have been waiting in the wings this week after earning a first round bye in the Calder Cup playoffs by virtue of their Pacific Division regular season title. Can confirm, Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma isn't a fan of the first round bye. Well, let's just say he'd rather be playing,
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It was one of the busiest sports days of the year, at least at the local high school level. We had Desert Empire League finals for a few sports, as well as a pair of perfection on the diamond. I have proof. Congrats to @LQBlackhawks on a perfect 15-0 DEL league record. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 https://t.co/jZnihYqSWE
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Bears fans at the event applauded Williams as he walked onto the stage to share an embrace with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. This year’s draft
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Palm Desert softball pitcher Natalie Rey is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Playing all positions on the diamond during her four years on the varsity team, Rey enjoys being in the circle the most. “You’re in control of the game like you control it,” Rey said. “So if you’re throwing crazy, that’s going to
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost in a shootout to the San Diego Gulls 4-3 in their final regular season game. Held scoreless in both the first and second period, the Firebirds heated up scoring three goals from Andrew Poutralski, Logan Morrison, and John Hayden. Tied at three a piece into the shootout, Coachella Valley failed
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Diego Gulls 5-4 in overtime in the final road game of the season. Scoreless in the first, Tucker Robertson got the scoring started to make the game 3-1. The Firebirds heated up in the third period with three goals from Jani Nyman and Shane Wright. Marian Studenic sealed
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The College of the Desert men’s golf team has had quite the season with two first-place wins and two second-place finishes under first-year head coach Tanner Bown. As the roadrunners will compete in the Conference Championship on Monday, April 22nd, at the Temecula Creek Golf Club, coach Bown’s squad is prepared for what comes their
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Palm Desert track and field senior Jaliyah Alexander is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Specializing in 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, 100-meter sprint, and the 4×1 relay, Alexander is the standard for the Aztecs. “Jaliyah represents everything we want in the Aztec community and on the Aztec program,” head coach Mark Monroy said. “She devotes
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are celebrating their second straight trip to the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Fans were invited to the Ticketmaster box office to purchase tickets for the second-round home games. They also had the chance to have some fun, with music, food, and playoff merchandise. “It’s great for the desert. A lot of
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