Berning joins Tiger Woods, Marion Hollins and Tim Finchem in 2021 Induction Class Sports Director Blake Arthur had the opportunity to sit down with newly inducted World Golf Hall of Fame member, Susie Maxwell Berning at the Reserve Club in Indian Wells. Berning had a successful playing career after not taking up the game until
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“It’s a crazy time for these kids at every age. It affects the MLB Draft. It affects kids that were looking to play pro ball big time. It affects summer ball big time,” said College of the Desert baseball coach Sam DiMatteo. Part of that trickle-down effect are sophomores at College of the Desert looking
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Galvan is a two-sport standout at Rancho Mirage high school, competing in the pool as a swimmer and water polo player. He is a two-time CIF-SS champion, earning a title his freshman year at Shadow Hills and then his senior year with Rancho Mirage. 💍💍 Big flex from our featured student-athlete Michael Galvan in tonight's
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According to multiple reports, the US Open could be coming to Indian Wells in November. However, as stated on their website, the tournament seems intent on keeping with the originally scheduled date and venue. “We understand that there is a great deal of speculation regarding the USTA’s planning for the 2020 US Open,” the statement
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A few local high school baseball players are headed to play at College of the Desert. New head coach Sam DiMatteo and his staff have been focused on recruiting now that they have some extra time. DiMatteo was hired right before last season and missed out on recruiting, so he’s making up for lost time.
Continue Reading Two former Student Athletes of the Week announced they will be continuing their athletic careers in college. Palm Springs volleyball player Molly Murphy is headed to Central Baptist College, an NAIA school in Arkansas. And after leading his team to a CIF title, Shadow Hills basketball star Dominic Escobar signed to play at Cal State
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Former Palm Desert standout Jeremiah Estrada was drafted by the Cubs out of high school in the 6th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. After a stellar prep career, he decided to forgo playing for UCLA, earning a $1M signing bonus with the Cubs. Estrada is currently working his way up the ranks of big
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After two consecutive seasons in the playoffs and the first time since 2012, winning the coveted Kiwanis Bell after a 15 year absence from the site and a second place finish in 2018 in league followed by a Desert Valley League Championship in 2019, the Yucca Valley High School football program is once again in
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“I mean, it’s a difference between DI and now community college,” said Rancho Mirage softball coach Jeremy Ogden. With the spring sports season cancelled due to coronavirus, the impact on high school athletes could last for years to come. “Any kid that’s in the recruiting pipeline that hasn’t signed their National Letter of Intent, I
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The Desert Empire League basketball season, which doesn’t start for nine months, is going to feature a lot of coaches who grew up and played in the valley. Rancho Mirage head coach Rob Hanmer, the winningest coach in valley history coached two of them – La Quinta new head coach Caleb Gervin and Shadow Hills
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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 buckets never stop.” That’s the motto of Caleb Gervin, who is widely regarded as the best basketball player in valley history. Ask anyone around town about @GervinCaleb."GOAT of the valley.""Best this valley's ever had. And it's not close.""Averaged 32 a game senior year with 3 guys guarding him."He could hoop. But now he will
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This web article will continue to update as the draft progresses. VIRTUAL, NOT VEGAS: The 2020 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 23rd. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the draft will be done virtually with teams making their picks via computer. It was originally supposed to be in Las Vegas but plans have since
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Riverside County approved for golf courses to re-open on Monday, April 20. And now, local courses are taking action by opening back up for business. Both public and private golf courses around the valley are gearing up this week to allow for play after being closed due to coronavirus and orders from the County. Originally,
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The Senior Spotlight showcases local senior student-athletes who lost their final season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, CIF has made the difficult, yet appropriate decision, to cancel the remainder of the 2020 spring sports season. Obviously, the health and safety of everyone is the priority but this is still devastating and heartbreaking for our
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The Los Angeles Chargers are kicking off their inaugural season at SoFi Stadium with new threads. The Chargers unveiled six new uniforms for the 2020-2021 season. Two home versions, two road versions, and two “color rush” editions. the best got better. pic.twitter.com/UTXPM8yYvI— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 21, 2020 The uniforms each feature a unique
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Monday night, Palm Springs released a statement announcing that the city’s golf courses, public and private, will remain closed. Monday afternoon, Riverside County officials announced an amendment to a public health order that would allow for golf courses in the county to be opened with some restrictions. Despite the restrictions, this was just the news
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Riverside County public health officials have passed a plan to reopen golf courses in the county effective April 20. Update: Palm Springs announces golf courses within the city will remain closed Some of the restrictions include: Play shall be limited to foursomes that will be required to observe social distancing (six feet separation between players
Continue Reading On Friday, Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez said he’s heard the concerns from the local golf community and plans to address them. “We’re having those discussions as to what other areas there can be some flexibility and modification. I understand that there are folks within the golf industry that are concerned about this,” said Perez.
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The PGA TOUR released a revised schedule on Thursday, a plan to have play resume in June if deemed safe by certified health officials. June tee. https://t.co/hLLhLSwFzv— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) April 16, 2020 For a complete look at the schedule and plan click HERE.
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