With their backs against the wall, the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Colorado Eagles in a must-win Game 4 on Wednesday night, 4-3, at Acrisure Arena. With a @Firebirds victory, #CVvsCOL is heading to Game 5. #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/D5ZRLXSaWd— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 4, 2023 Alexander True was sensational and scored two goals, including the
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“He started out with me last year and he grew tremendously,” said Miguel Nolasco. “Last year my number one and this year still my number one. He has grown a lot as a team player and helps me out on drills.” “It’s been great. These two years have been really fun and the coaches are
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The playoffs are here! CIF-SS released the brackets for baseball and softball. BASEBALL TUESDAY 5/2 – Wild card games scheduled to start at 3:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted or changed D7: Coachella Valley at Desert ChapelD7: Santa Rosa Academy at Palm ValleyD7: DCA at Artesia WEDNESDAY 5/3 – Wild card games scheduled to start at 3:15 p.m.
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fall to the Colorado Eagles in overtime, 1-0, in front of over seven thousand fans on Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Arena. This was the first home game of their inaugural season that the Firebirds were shutout. Eagles take control of the best-of-five game series, 2-1. Middzy scores the first goal of
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Playoff hockey is heating up in the desert. The Coachella Valley Firebirds return home with the series tied, 1-1, against the Colorado Eagles in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Puck drop on Sunday is set for 3 p.m. Game 3 Preview when your fans travel with you >>> #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/N9TWJjqq45— x –
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The Firebirds fell short on Thursday night in Colorado against the Eagles in Game 2, losing 3-2 in game 2 of the 2nd round series. pic.twitter.com/Y7yujZ4Lll— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 28, 2023 Ryker Evans and Luke Henman scored the goals for the Firebirds, but it was Mikhail Maltsev’s goal with four minutes
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Thursday was a busy day around the valley for local high school sports. In the Desert Empire League, finals were held for track and field, tennis and swimming. TRACK AND FIELD MVP Awards were earned by the following student-athletes. Boys: Hayden Hutchinson LQHS OVERALL Boys – Martin Torres-Sandoval LQHS
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Championships were decided on the diamond Thursday in local high school baseball and softball. BASEBALL Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 3-1 on Thursday night behind a brilliant pitching performance from Ty Cruz who tossed a no-hitter in a must-win game for the Aztecs. DEL Champs!! Ty Cruz throws a No Hitter vs. Shadow Hills!! pic.twitter.com/EUOVcohbZK—
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What night for Seattle Kraken hockey, which includes AHL affiliate, Coachella Valley Firebirds. FIREBIRDS SOAR PAST EAGLES IN BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles in Game 1 by a score of 6-2 in Loveland to take a 1-0 series lead in the second round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Game
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COD softball put on a clinic Wednesday afternoon, defeating Victor Valley 8-0 in 5 innings on Sophomore Day. College of the Desert 🥎 says bring on the heat! ☀️ Final Roadrunner softball game this season + Sophomore Day! Coverage tonight ➡️ @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @COD_Athletics pic.twitter.com/SBzltGSQg6— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) April 26, 2023 All eight Sophomores and
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COD has done it again. The Roadrunners reign supreme as state champions for the third straight season. Full press release below… The College of the Desert (Palm Desert) men’s tennis team blanked American River College (Sacramento), 5-0, at Ventura College to win its 17th California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) state championship on the first
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Indio might be the most passionate school and fan base here in the desert. Rajah baseball has emphasized the family environment this season and who else better to lead that charge than twin brothers Isaiah and Josh Mendoza. “They came in the program two years ago and ever since it’s been a coach’s dream. They
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The 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs continue and if you can’t make it to Colorado for the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ round 2 away games, don’t fret, the team is hosting FREE viewing parties. The Firebirds are set to take on the Colorado Eagles. Game 1 is on Wednesday, April 26 and Game 2 is on Thursday, April
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Two longtime rivals, CV and Indio, met Monday on the softball field in a highly anticipated league game with championship implications. The Lady Arabs won 3-0, clinching a share of the league title and improving to 13-0 in the DVL. Meanwhile, the Lady Rajahs are now 12-1 and will look to avenge their loss later
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Last week, IB students at Cathedral City high school held their annual basketball game, put on students with special needs. This is what it's all about. So pure and beautiful. I always enjoy covering this amazing event, which goes beyond sports.Last week, IB students at Cathedral City HS put on their annual basketball game for
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The Firebirds delivered their best performance of the season when they needed it most. In a winner-take-all game 3 of the first round, Coachella Valley defeated Tucson 5-1 on Sunday afternoon, fueled by four first-period goals. pic.twitter.com/okrpItyQmg— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 24, 2023 With the win, the Firebirds advance to the Pacific
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In seeking their 17th State Championship, College of the Desert breezed by Ventura College in the SoCal Finals, 6-1, on Saturday afternoon. The Roadrunners went up 2-1 after doubles and won #3-6 singles to close out the win. D1: Jinsei Tajima / Philemon Jabin (VENT) def. Joseph Corse / Eita Ishikawa (COD) 9-8D2: Hernan Quiroz
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DEL baseball regular season is near the end. Here are the scores from around the league. Palm Desert beat Shadow Hills, 7-3, on Friday night at home. Rancho Mirage beat La Quinta, 2-0. Xavier Prep beat Palm Springs, 10-9.
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The Tuscon Roadrunners had to win and they did. The Roadrunners came out firing with three first period goals and went on to beat the Firebirds, 4-3, on Friday night at Acrisure Arena. #CVvsTUC… We’ll see you in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/xaTqw1YRyn— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 22, 2023 Jimmy Schuldt, AHL Rookie of the Year
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College of the Desert tennis is a junior college powerhouse, and this season I’m referring to both the men and women. The tandem tennis squads went undefeated in league and are competing in the SoCal regional finals this weekend. “We play Ventura who is undefeated as we are and they are very well prepared. It’s
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