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Firebirds forward David Goyette suspended 20 games for violating performance-enhancing substance policy

February 17, 2026 10:07 AM Garrett Hottle

SEATTLE, Wash. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds Forward David Goyette has been suspended 20 games for violating the American Hockey League and Professional Hockey Players’ Association Performance Enhancing Substance Program, the team confirmed Tuesday. Goyette,21, tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to a statement released by Seattle general manager Jason Botterill. “Earlier today we

Catherine Park, No. 2 ranked USC blow past field to win Wallace Classic

February 16, 2026 5:57 PM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The John and Alice Wallace Classic wrapped up Monday at Monterey Country Club. This 54-hole tournament featured 16 NCAA teams, but the No. 2 nationally ranked USC Trojans stood above the rest. With rain coming down during the final few holes, it didn’t matter much as the tournament was already

Coachella Valley ends three-game win streak in 3-2 loss against Tucson

February 15, 2026 8:26 PM Kendall Flynn

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds came into their second home game against the Tucson Roadrunners on a three-game win streak. The Firebirds were 4-1 in their last five games, hoping to extend the winning streak with playoffs looming. The Firebirds took over the Roadrunners 6-1 on Friday, but Sunday proved to be

The Prestige at PGA West honors local teen Johnny Brande with award dedication

February 15, 2026 7:47 PM Kendall Flynn

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s nearly time for the 26th annual Prestige men’s golf tournament at PGA West. Each year, the Sunday before the tournament, organizers host a junior golf clinic at the Greg Norman course. While Sunday’s event is always highly anticipated, this year it was even more special as the Prestige organizers

CIF-SS Playoffs: Shadow Hills girls basketball falls 72-66 to Leuzinger in second round

February 14, 2026 11:17 PM Kendall Flynn

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – CIF-SS playoffs are in full swing in the Coachella Valley with basketball, girls water polo and soccer. For Shadow Hills girls basketball, the Knights have been battling to reach the CIF championship but fell to the Leuzinger Olympians 72-66 Saturday night. The Knights have been making headlines all season as they

CIF-SS Playoffs: Boys basketball, soccer highlights and scores

February 13, 2026 9:28 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The CIF-SS playoffs continued Friday for the winter sports season. In boys basketball, Rancho Mirage defeated California 87-73. The Rattlers are the lone boys basketball program still standing, advancing to the quarterfinals for the third straight season. Watch the video for highlights and scores. Click HERE for full results. Stay

Firebirds rout Roadrunners 6-1 in first game since AHL All-Star break

February 13, 2026 11:05 PM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Tucson Roadrunners on Kraken Night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 6-1. A four-goal third period led the Firebirds to a lopsided win. Goaltender Victor Ostman made 27 saves on 28 shots in his 11th win of the season. With the win,

CIF-SS Playoffs: Girls basketball, soccer highlights and scores

February 12, 2026 8:48 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The CIF-SS playoffs continued Thursday, headlined by girls basketball and soccer. There were 17 games in which local teams were featured. Click HERE to find results, schedules and more information regarding the CIF-SS playoffs. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.

CIF-SS Playoffs: First round boys basketball highlights and scores

February 12, 2026 5:07 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a busy time of year for the winter sports season with the CIF-SS playoffs underway. Boys basketball was featured on Wednesday with many local teams in the first round. DEL champion Palm Springs defeated Pioneer 67-46 in their Division 4 opener. The Indians will be in Los Angeles on

Palm Springs girls water polo advances to quarters, lone local team still standing in CIF-SS playoffs

February 12, 2026 5:00 PM Blake Arthur

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs girls water polo defeated Indio 15-10 on Tuesday in the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs. The Lady Indians are the lone local girls water polo program still alive in the CIF-SS playoffs. Palm Springs travels to Orange County to take on Laguna Hills on Friday in the

Student Athlete of the Week – Nadia Frutkin

February 10, 2026 4:30 PM Kendall Flynn

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert’s girls water polo star Nadia Frutkin is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “Nadia has been just a really key component for our team this year,” Elise Stein, the Aztec’s assistant coach said. “She’s one of our captains. She is a very selfless player.” Frutkin has played water

Taylor Fritz and Elena Rybakina headline 2026 Eisenhower Cup teams

February 10, 2026 1:03 PM Jesus Reyes

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP Paribas Open announced the lineup of men’s and women’s players set to compete in mixed doubles at the 2026 Eisenhower Cup, a one-night Tie Break Tens event played under the lights of Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The following duos are scheduled to compete in

Coachella Valley-based company West Coast Turf completes 11th Super Bowl

February 9, 2026 5:40 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Millions of people watched Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, with many having a rooting interest in one of the teams. Here locally, there’s a company that wasn’t cheering for either team, but rather the grass. West Coast Turf just completed their 11th #SuperBowl Really

Local Seahawks fans fill Agua Caliente Casinos 360 Sports bar for Super Bowl watch party

February 8, 2026 11:34 PM Kendall Flynn

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Seattle Seahawks are officially the Super Bowl LX Champions after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13. Seahawks fans turned the Rancho Mirage Agua Caliente Casino 360 Sports bar into a sea of green and blue for the game. The first half of the game was pretty quiet as the Seahawks

Firebirds defeat Silver Knights 4-3 in second back-and-forth matchup

February 7, 2026 9:42 PM Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are living up to their name at the end of their road trip, as they are on fire against the Henderson Silver Knights, taking another win at 4-3. The Firebirds and Silver Knights had a back-and-forth matchup Friday night and Saturday was no different. The Firebirds set

CIF-SS playoff pairings released for local basketball, soccer teams

February 7, 2026 6:00 PM Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time for winter sports playoffs for Coachella Valley high schools. The California Interscholastic Association has just released the Southern Section playoff rankings and pairings for basketball and soccer. For the full list of all schools, pairings and rankings click HERE. Here are the local teams in pairings: Boys Basketball

Firebirds defeat Silver Knights 4-3 on the road

February 7, 2026 12:17 AM Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the win column once again, looking to restart their streak, with a 4-3 win over the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday. The teams went back and forth all night, tying the game and reclaiming the lead. They remained fairly evenly matched, especially in

91-year-old local Patriots fan shares stories of fandom, looking forward to Super Bowl LX

February 6, 2026 4:09 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — There are plenty of Seahawks’ fans in the desert, but finding Patriots’ fans is a different story. Unless it’s your neighbor, a 91-year-old man from Massachusetts. “Arthur Fargnoli from New England. I’m a Patriots fan since 1985,” said Arthur Fargnoli. Arthur Fargnoli is from Haverhill, Massachusetts. He’s spent his winters here in the Coachella Valley

Local 12th Man: Lewis couple excited to cheer on Seahawks in Super Bowl LX

February 5, 2026 6:19 PM Blake Arthur

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots is just days away. And despite neither team being local, there are still a lot fans of both teams who call the Coachella Valley home, many of whom have Washington roots, ready to root on the Seahawks in the big game.

Firebirds fall in Super Bowl territory to San Jose Barracuda

February 4, 2026 7:57 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley is usually dubbed as “Firebirds Territory,” but the team is currently in Super Bowl territory. Coachella Valley continued their road trip Wednesday with a game against the Barracuda in San Jose, not far from the site of the Super Bowl, set for Sunday, Feb. 8 in Santa