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The more the merrier, Firebirds sign four forwards in continuing to build roster

September 29, 2022 5:13 PM Bailey Arredondo

Four more additions are coming to the desert as the Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to add to their team ahead of their inaugural season. the #CVFirebirds roster keeps getting better and better 👏 check out the guys –> https://t.co/g0KOj9MAHF#IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/k6Zko4YRuc— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) September 29, 2022 On Thursday the Firebirds announced they are bringing

California to weigh making girls flag football school sport

September 29, 2022 12:49 PM Associated Press

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls. The California Interscholastic Federation’s Southern Section voted Thursday in favor of the plan, said Thom Simmons, the section’s assistant commissioner. The state body that governs interscholastic athletics in California

Student-Athlete of the Week – Rebecca Battles

September 27, 2022 4:44 PM Bailey Arredondo, Blake Arthur

We’re back on the volleyball court this week here at La Quinta high school and all six players on the court need to play as one, in cohesion. If you are lucky one of those players is like Rebecca Battles. Battles in a match for the Blackhawks at La Quinta high school. “I saw her

Firebirds continue to build roster, announce four new players to team for inaugural season

September 27, 2022 5:52 PM Blake Arthur

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, affiliate to the Seattle Kraken, continue to build out their team for the upcoming inaugural season as the 32nd AHL franchise. the #CVFirebirds team just keeps on growing🔥Learn more about our newest additions here –> https://t.co/IyLdZTm1wR#IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/vQW6NAyq7I— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) September 27, 2022 The Firebirds announced on Tuesday that they

Student-Athlete of the Week – Kailey Garcia

August 23, 2022 5:39 PM Bailey Arredondo

The 2022-23 school year has started and here at Rancho Mirage high school one senior has been eagerly waiting to get back out on the volleyball court. Kailey Garcia is the starting libero for the Rattlers. Garcia is a two-sport athlete but her heart lies in between the lines. “I love my team and I

Student-Athlete of the Week – Cannon Espinoza

August 30, 2022 5:27 PM Bailey Arredondo

The DCA Conquerors are on a new wave. They brought in a new head coach, have a lot of new talent. But they also have one senior in particular, Cannon Espinoza. Which they hope is the new standard of DCA football. “He is the epitome of a student athlete, he’s a captain, he’s a senior,

Student-Athlete of the Week – Hailey Hays

September 20, 2022 5:21 PM Bailey Arredondo

Palm Desert has separated themselves in the DEL. They have had consistent division one talent come through the program and next or the tee is Hailey Hays. PD senior star Hailey Hays holds the finish of her swing. “I started in the First Tee Coachella Valley program. I have been a member for 13 years

Week 6 of high school football features six local games

September 23, 2022 3:46 PM Blake Arthur

The high school football season rolls on with week 6, headlined by a full Desert Valley League schedule, while five of six Desert Empire League teams are off ahead of starting league play next week. Six in Week 6. pic.twitter.com/2TAXBN8JzI— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 23, 2022 Yucca Valley – 42@Desert Hot Springs – 0FCathedral City

BLSS: Week 6 Play of the Week nominees

September 23, 2022 11:16 PM Jesus Reyes

Coachella Valley Firebirds add three new players to roster ahead of inaugural season

September 22, 2022 3:13 PM Blake Arthur

The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the signings of three new players on Thursday. and the #CVFirebirds team continues to grow🔥 Learn more about the guys here ▶️ https://t.co/cGPmHmKiEj | #IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/BQj0avghjp— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) September 22, 2022 David Cotton, Jimmy Schuldt, and Eddie Wittchow are the newest members of the team who will play

Maury Wills, base-stealing shortstop for Dodgers, dies at 89

September 20, 2022 10:08 AM Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89. Wills died Monday night at home in Sedona, Arizona, the team said Tuesday after being informed by

Coachella Valley sweeps Indio in matchup of rivals, DVL unbeatens

September 19, 2022 10:36 PM Blake Arthur

Coachella Valley girls volleyball continues to hold court in the DVL. The Arabs improved to 7-0 in DVL action after defeating rival Indio on Tuesday night, winning in three sets. CV sweeps Indio in highly anticipated DVL volleyball match. Reigning champ Arabs, who went 14-0 in league last year, are now 7-0 this year. Meanwhile,

COD rallies late, not enough in 25-14 loss to Citrus

September 17, 2022 10:12 PM Bailey Arredondo

In an effort of a statement season, College of the Desert falls to Citrus College 25-14 on Saturday night. Family. @COD_Athletics @KESQ pic.twitter.com/XHBIwwyDEI— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September 18, 2022 COD (2-1) was down 12-0 at the half and powered back with 14 unanswered points. But it was Citrus that made a few more plays and

Week 5 of high school football features start of DVL season, majority of DEL teams on the road

September 16, 2022 10:56 PM Blake Arthur

Week 5 of the high school football season is here with another full schedule of games. Week 5 prep pigskin. DVL season starts (CV gonna cruise to another chip🧁🏆). DEL hits the road. Friday night fun. We got you covered on the Q. @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @williamswes @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk pic.twitter.com/zEPXGFMtlZ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 14,

Week 5: Play of the Week nominees

September 16, 2022 10:39 PM Jesus Reyes

Vote for which play you think should be named as the play of the week for week 5 of the high school football season. The winning play will be revealed Monday.

Coachella Valley Firebirds hire assistant coach, hockey operations staff

September 13, 2022 1:01 PM Jesus Reyes

The Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to round out its staff as the season opener inches closer. On Tuesday, the team finalized its coaching roster for the inaugural season with the hiring of Stu Bickel as assistant coach and Erik Elenz as video analyst. Check Out Our Special Firebirds Section For More Coverage The team also built out its

Week 4 of high school football carries on after rain

September 8, 2022 10:30 PM Blake Arthur

The high school football season continued tonight with a very rainy week 4. Tonight is gonna be fun! Never seen anything like this in my years of football coverage here in the desert! Let’s be safe but embrace it! @KESQ @Qassignmentdesk @Jesus_G_Reyes @BaileyKESQ pic.twitter.com/w2qeXcCdYX— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 9, 2022 FINAL SCORES Knight – 0@Palm

Week 4 – Play of the Week Nominees

September 9, 2022 10:46 PM Jesus Reyes, Bailey Arredondo, Blake Arthur

Vote for the Play of the Week for week 4! The winner will be announced Monday at 6 p.m. on News Channel 3 Check out all the highlights and scores from week 4:

Student-Athlete of the Week – Lacy Cox

September 6, 2022 6:11 PM Blake Arthur

Xavier Prep girls volleyball has had a lot of change in the last four years. But one constant has been Lacy Cox, who made an impact immediately. “She eats, sleeps, and breathes volleyball,” said Xavier Prep head coach Natalie Donnels. “She stepped in as a freshman and started for us. We had no setter in

Palm Desert’s Tyrese Mckneely game-winning sack is our Play of the Week

September 5, 2022 6:00 PM Jesus Reyes

The fans have spoken and we have our Play of the Week! Tyrese Mckneely of Palm Desert High School got the most votes this week for his clutch, game-winning sack against Central. The game went to overtime. The play came during a two-point conversion by Central to potentially tie the game. Mckneely burst through the