
Student-Athlete of the Week – Jayson Bittner
“You wouldn’t think it, but like, I’m a band nerd and also a baseball player,” said RMHS senior baseball player Jayson Bittner. Jayson Bittner does…
Continue Reading“You wouldn’t think it, but like, I’m a band nerd and also a baseball player,” said RMHS senior baseball player Jayson Bittner. Jayson Bittner does…
Continue Reading“I just have the inner desire… I’m like… when I want to achieve something I’m going to do it…” Caroline Wales grew up a two sport athlete –…
Continue Reading“It’s in my blood,” said Emma Svoboda. She’s not kidding… both of Emma Svoboda’s parents played Division I basketball. Now, she’s carrying on the…
Continue Reading“As a pitcher, man, I control the game,” said valley baseball standout Grant Kelly. For Grant Kelly, high school baseball is just the beginning. “He…
Continue Reading“I was like, ‘Wow, who is this kid?’ He was just head and shoulders above everyone, I mean, it was like, everybody was watching him. He was that…
Continue ReadingINDIO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL “I love these girls!” Martha Montejano said. Martha Montejano is a big sister at home… and on the court to the entire…
Continue ReadingTwentynine Palms Football “It means a lot that people see me as a leader,” said Chris Pacheco, Twentynine Palms senior football captain. “Chris is…
Continue ReadingXavier Prep Cross-Country, Track and Field Many cross country and track athletes pick up the sport in high school. Not Molly May. “Since my whole…
Continue ReadingMitchell Ryan’s love for sports started at home. “I really can’t imagine living life without playing these sports my whole life and it’s just been…
Continue ReadingBrandon Ulin is a natural-born leader. “I am the United Student Body President, so that’s student government at Desert Hot Springs High School,…
Continue ReadingIn order to understand the kind of person Wilson Pinkstaff is, you should hear this story… “We have an 86-year-old assistant coach, Larry…
Continue ReadingIt all started at First Tee for Shadow Hills golf captain Trinity Hernandez. Now, she’s looking ahead to college golf. “Having a new challenge…
Continue ReadingDean Trombino absolutely loves football. “Even before game days, when you’re standing on the field, the feeling in your stomach, and…
Continue ReadingXavier Prep Volleyball Taylor Schein is a true student-athlete, encompassing all three requirements as an athlete on the volleyball court, strong…
Continue ReadingSebastian Camarena is known for his role on the Coachella Valley football team, playing on varsity since his freshman year… But this year, while…
Continue ReadingThe heart of Henry Lopez’s success starts with his family. “They give me a lot of support. They’re always behind me and they’re always…
Continue ReadingHer coach calls her sunshine. “It doesn’t matter where we go, when she walks into a tournament, when we’re walking out, when we’re…
Continue ReadingPalm Springs high school senior swim standout Cody Meyer is headed to Cal Baptist University. He was one of the top swimmers in the valley throughout…
Continue ReadingTuesday featured a two-for-one special for the senior spotlight segment with a pair of boys representing the city of Indio, Christian Robledo and…
Continue ReadingThe Senior Spotlight showcases local senior student-athletes who lost their final season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, CIF has made…
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