Xavier Prep softball pitcher and utility player Dani Dardano is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Dardano, who has played on varsity since her sophomore year, mentioned that balance is the key to being an all-around athlete and a great student in the classroom. “I like to keep a really balanced life,” Dardano said. “I
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Palm Desert and Shadow Hills represented the valley in the 2024 CIF State Wrestling Championships at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, CA. Both schools had representatives for the championship, nine Aztecs and two for the Knights. Brock Mantanona, Andrew Barbosa, David Alonso, Diego Costa, Diego Morales, and Chloe Overgaag highlighted the Aztecs, while Kaylin Montano
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell in overtime on Friday night to the Ontario Reign. Ville Ottavainen netted the Firebirds’ lone goal while Chris Driedger made 32 saves. Despite the loss, Coachella Valley earned a point to pad their lead in the Pacific Division standings. For the game’s full box score, click HERE. The overtime loss moves
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The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is back. One of the top college softball tournaments in the country, the MNCC began Thursday at Big League Dreams Park in Cathedral City. This year marks the 20th playing of the prestigious and competitive tournament. With the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic celebrating its 20th year, founder and co-owner Kirk
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The Firebirds hit the road for the first time since January and came away victorious on Wednesday night, defeating the San Jose Barracuda 5-4. Logan Morrison was the star of the game, recording four points (two goals, two assists) to help the Firebirds earn their 30th win of the season. For the game’s full box score,
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After 54 holes at the Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST, Texas Tech took home the team trophy, winning by a whopping 12 shots. As @TexasTechMGolf won the 2024 Prestige in the team catergory, head coach Greg Sands said that the victory is bittersweet. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/7AghkFlxFU— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) February 22, 2024 The Red
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Through two rounds of play, Texas Tech is on top in La Quinta, leading the 24-team field by 10 shots. Texas Tech is on top through two rounds of play at the Prestige at PGA WEST. The Red Raiders are at 24-under as a team and take a 10-shot lead into tomorrow's final round.@TexasTechMGolf @TexasTech
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Indio Girls’ water polo point Mia Buelna is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Joining the varsity team as a sophomore, Buelna was ready to compete as soon as she joined. “It was clear from the start that she wanted to get better at the sport, and she really proved from an early stage that
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Top-ranked men’s and women’s stars will pair up for the second consecutive year to compete in the 2024 Eisenhower Cup Presented By Masimo – a one-night Tie Break Tens event at the BNP Paribas Open taking place in Stadium 2 on Tuesday, March 5. The 2024 Eisenhower Cup will feature eight pairings competing in a
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The annual 54-hole tournament teed off Monday at the Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST, featuring some of the top collegiate golf teams and individual talent in the country. Texas Tech leads after one round of play at 13-under par. You can follow LIVE SCORING of the tournament for both team and individual results. Stay
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Palm Springs, Calif. – The Alberta Grizzly and Washington Blue Sox faced off in the California Winter League championship on Sunday. The Blue Sox entered the game as winners of 14 consecutive games, but the Grizzly stymied their streak and clinched the CWL crown with a 5-3 win. The California Winter League is the longest running
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The Indio girls water polo team won the Division 6 CIF-SS championship on Saturday, defeating No.1 ranked El Modena 9-8 at Mt. San Antonio College. This was the Rajahs first title in program history. Following the win, Indio head coach Marcos Perez, Mia Buelna, and Sienna Rodriguez visited KESQ News Channel 3 for a sit-down
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Henderson Silver Knights 6-1 in a dominating fashion. https://twitter.com/KenjiitoKESQ/status/1759467457549578330 With the sold-out crowd on Kids Day, the Firebirds showed out for the crowd. Cameron Hughes got the scoring started in the first period. Max McCormick, Jimmy Schuldt, and Marian Studenic all joined the scoring spree as both McCormick and
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Indio has done it. The Rajahs’ remarkable run was capped off with a CIF championship, knocking off No. 1 ranked El Modena 9-8 in the Division 6 championship game on Saturday night at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. This is Indio’s first girls water polo title in school history. Senior captain Mia Buelna led
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Colorado Eagles 5-2 at Acrisure Arena. Trailing throughout the game, both goals for the Firebirds were power play goal. Devin Shore scored in the first and Max McCormick scored in the third, who is the team’s goal leader. Despite allowing five goals on the night, Chris Driedger saved
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Shadow Hills lost to Upland High School 4-1 in the semi final round. Junior attacking mid-fielder Alex Cervantes was the loan goal scorer for the Knights. Going into the second half down 3-1, Upland sealed the game away with a rebounded goal after a penalty kick. Shadow Hills finished its season with a 13-7-2 record.
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A three-day football event featuring camps, tournaments, challenges and more than 20 former NFL pros including Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk will be held next month in Bermuda Dunes, it was announced today. Desert Christian Academy will host the Coachella Showcase event from March 8 to 10, according to a statement from the school. “The
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational with an undisclosed illness after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek said on the telecast that Woods had an
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds shutout the San Jose Barracuda on Thursday night, 4-0 the final. CV has registered back-to-back shutouts for the first time this season, outscoring opponents 8-0 in their last two games. Back-to-back blankers for the Birds. Back-to-back games this weekend to close out the seven-game homestand. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ https://t.co/aRYrj6jI59— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any chance of Tiger Woods breaking par in his first official PGA Tour event in 10 months ended with one swing Thursday and a five-letter word he wasn’t afraid to say. Shank. Woods said his back began to spasm over the final few holes in
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