COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As we previously reported, there will be a new conference for local high school sports, starting in the Fall of 2026. New Desert Athletic Conference logo. This new, local 14-team conference debuts in the Fall of 2026.More on this story HERE >>> https://t.co/deirF1aSHN@KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @kendallkesq @Qassignmentdesk @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/MqGG3ISruX— Blake Arthur
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La Quinta defensive back and wide receiver Major Hinchen is this week’s student athlete of the week. “He was pretty heavily recruited,” head coach Juan Ramon Ruiz said. “I don’t think we’ve had a guy like that for a long time around here in the valley, so it was great to see that. He had
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. — The sports fun continues for Johnny Brande, the local teenager diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, who is receiving treatment in Los Angeles. After throwing out the first pitch last week at Dodger Stadium, Johnny had a special visitor on Monday. Chargers offensive lineman Joe Alt stopped by UCLA Hospital to spend time
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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,
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