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Local fighters, Gabriela Fundora and Grant Flores, remain undefeated after wins at Fantasy Springs

September 20, 2025 11:51 PM Kenji Ito

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Representing the city of Coachella, Gabriela Fundora and Grant Flores, both won their respective fights on Saturday night at Fantasy Springs. Fundora was the co-main event and fought Alexas Kubicki for the undisputed championship. UNDISPUTED 🤩#CollazoVayson | #FundoraKubickiLIVE on DAZN | 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 pic.twitter.com/RKiJr4Q96b— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) September 21, 2025 The 23-year-old

BLSS Week 5: High school football highlights and scores

September 18, 2025 3:42 PM Kenji Ito, Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s was a jam-packed week of high school football with a total of 14 games, four on Thursday and 10 on Friday. Friday, 9/19 Yucca Valley 21 (2-3) at Xavier Prep 35 (3-1) Jurupa Hills 29 at Rancho Mirage 35 (3-2) Shadow Hills 51 (3-2) at Patriot 52 2OT Palm

Clayton Kershaw takes mound at home in regular season one last time

September 19, 2025 10:28 PM City News Service

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A roar of applause followed pitcher Clayton Kershaw as he walked off the mound tonight in his final regular season start at home in Dodger Stadium ahead of his recently announce retirement. Kershaw gave up two runs out of 91 pitches in the matchup against the San Francisco Giants before striking out

Coachella Valley High School’s football game canceled due to field conditions

September 19, 2025 3:44 PM Kenji Ito

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) Coachella Valley’s High School football game vs Central has been canceled due to field conditions after Thursday’s rain. The game between the Spartans and Arabs was expected to kick off tonight at 7 PM. CVUSD spokesperson Selena Castillo said that they decided to cancel the game to protect the players from injury,

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw to retire at the end of the season

September 18, 2025 1:13 PM City News Service

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Cy Young Award-winning Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the team has announced. pic.twitter.com/Y3wehQaONJ— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 18, 2025 His final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium will be on Friday. Get the News Channel 3 app here.

Johnny Brande, local teen battling cancer, throws out first pitch at Dodger Stadium

September 17, 2025 8:59 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert teenager Johnny Brande has been battling a rare form of bone cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma. We told you about Johnny and his difficult journey back in June. You can find the full story HERE. An avid golfer and sports fan, Johnny has been in Los Angeles receiving treatment at

Pre-season puck: Firebirds to play Reign in tune-up game in El Segundo

September 17, 2025 3:38 PM Jesus Reyes, Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds will take on their I-10 rivals, the Ontario Reign, in a preseason game on Thursday, Oct. 2. The game will take place at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo. The game will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis as this

Michael Block wins 2025 SCPGA Section Championship for fifth time

September 17, 2025 5:42 PM Kenji Ito

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) Michael Block is now a 5-time SCPGA Section Champion. Block, who works at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, shot 16-under to hold a four-shot lead and win the 101st edition of the tournament. Michael Block won the 101st edition of the SCPGA Section Championship at 16-under, holding a four-shot lead.I got

Three-time reigning champion Xavier Prep wins DEL opener, extends league win streak to 34 matches

September 16, 2025 10:39 PM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep girls volleyball opened league play at home on Tuesday night, resulting in a 3-0 win over Rancho Mirage. With the victory, the three-time reigning champion Saints extended their league win streak to 34 matches. Xavier Prep girls volleyball opened DEL play with a 3-0 win over Rancho Mirage

Student Athlete of the Week – Anitzi Zarco

September 16, 2025 7:38 PM Kenji Ito

Indio libero Anitzi Zarco is this week’s student athlete of the week. “She’s always a great, positive person on the court,” head coach Meagan Nolasco said. “She likes to bring them up and give them corrections. It’s nice to have somebody on the court that could be a voice when I’m so far away on

Shadow Hills lineman Izik Duran wins play of the week honors

September 12, 2025 11:25 PM Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Izik Duran stole the show for week 4 of the high school football season with his 2-point conversion and post-game interview. Duran instantly became a fan favorite, evidenced by the voting for play of the week. Duran, a junior for the knights, earned the most votes on our poll over

Shadow Hills wins big at home; Week 4 high school football highlights

September 11, 2025 5:10 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season continues this week with many local teams in action. Below is the schedule and scores for Week 4. Friday, Sept. 12 Desert Hot Springs10@Shadow Hills44FCathedral City6@Xavier Prep48FWestern Christian47@Indio6FPalm Desert21@Yucaipa37FLa Quinta22@Hesperia21FYucca Valley21@Chaffey28FRubidoux12@Twentynine Palms41FCoachella Valley24@Palo Verde Valley40FDesert Christian Academy58@San Jacinto Valley Academy7FDesert Chapel13@Nordhoff47F Thursday, Sept. 11

Overcoming obstacles: Cheerleaders at Shadow Hills uplifting team, inspiring community

September 10, 2025 5:59 PM Blake Arthur

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — We first introduced you to Melanie Adams and Zakiyah Mason last Friday night on the Best Local Sports Show. Blake's Best last night. This show has always been more than just football – it's a celebration of community. 👏@KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @kendallkesq @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @FootballinCV @SHKnightsFB @PdhsFootball @Jesus_G_Reyes pic.twitter.com/W6cCf17KYX— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)

First Tee – Coachella Valley launches push for volunteer coaches

September 9, 2025 8:12 PM KESQ-Newsroom

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – First Tee – Coachella Valley is inviting community members to step onto the course as volunteer coaches this fall. The organization’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and promote values through the game of golf. They’re seeking friendly, reliable adults who

Student Athlete of the Week – Allison Smith

September 9, 2025 8:30 PM Kenji Ito

Palm Desert senior girls’ tennis captain Allison Smith is this week’s student athlete of the week. “She’s an excellent player. She’s a friend to everybody. She’s a great captain. She listens to everything that I tell her and she puts it into use,” head coach Owen McIntosh said. Alison Smith has done it all at

College of the Desert falls to Glendale 38-33 in home opener

September 6, 2025 11:14 PM Kenji Ito

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Roadrunners fell to Glendale 38-33 in their home opener on Saturday at Cathedral City High School. The game between the Roadrunners and Vaqueros was tight. Glendale held a 28-20 lead heading into the break. While College of the Desert might've fallen short to Glendale, losing 38-33,

Nate LeBlanc wins 2025 SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament at Trilogy in La Quinta

September 6, 2025 5:57 PM Kenji Ito

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament wrapped up on Friday at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta. Nate LeBlanc from the Indian Ridge Country Club won the whole tournament at 8-under. Along with LeBlanc, there were three other champions. Josh Garber from Desert Willow was the senior champion, Kaitlyn Ellis from

BLSS Week 3: Play of the Week nominees

September 5, 2025 11:24 PM Jesus Reyes

BLSS Week 3: Palm Springs beats Coachella Valley in high scoring game

September 3, 2025 11:05 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, (Calif.) KESQ — It’s another busy week of high school football with a number of games on Thursday and Friday this week. Friday – 9/5 Palm Springs61@Coachella Valley27FTahquitz16@Rancho Mirage42FElsinore21@Palm Desert27FYucaipa45@Shadow Hills20FCitrus Valley20@La Quinta36FDesert Mirage14@Desert Christian47F29 Palms45@Lakeside8F Thursday scores 🏈 @KESQ Serrano defeats Xavier Prep, 28-14Yucca Valley defeats Cathedral City, 55-8Citrus Hill defeats DHS,

Chargers to open season against Chiefs in Brazil tonight

September 5, 2025 3:45 PM Jesus Reyes

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Chargers will kick off their 2025 season tonight with an international spotlight, facing the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chargers are still trying to shake off the sting of their listless first-round playoff exit against the Houston Texans eight months ago. The Chiefs, by contrast, marched all