Student-Athlete of the Week – Cesar Vela
The triple threat. Cesar Vela is one of the best complete athletes in the valley. But it’s not just his athletic ability that stands out. “He’s…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – The Goad Brothers
Isaiah and Elijah Goad are a staple in Palm Springs High School athletics. “I’m Isaiah… and I’m Elijah… and we’re the Goad brothers. Name…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Minay Izar
“She’s our team captain, she’s basically like the heart of our team,” Desert Mirage tennis coach David Payan said of Minay Izar. Izar only…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Loren Beamon
Dancing and dribbling – Loren is always Beamon with positivity when he’s out on the court. “I find success by just being myself. I try to just be…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Odette Ascencio
Odette Ascencio is like a ray of sunshine when you meet her. “I’m just a person that’s very joyful and that loves everyone for who they…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Tessah Black
“It’s just my heart… like… oh my God, I’m going to cry… sorry,” Palm Springs softball captain Tessah Black said. Black gets emotional…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Dylan Kotz
The pool is a big part of Dylan Kotz’s life. “Swimming has definitely kind of shaped me as a person,” said the La Quinta swim captain. “There’s…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Christelle Corchia
Palm Desert’s goalkeeper Christelle Corchia is always supporting her teammates. “She’s not worried about her stats, she’s not worried about…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Tayten Shartel
“That is an all around athlete right there,” Yucca Valley head football coach Jeremy Johnson said. He’s talking about Tayten Shartel, the 2019…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton is a star defender for the La Quinta Blackhawks. He’s also been team captain the past two seasons. “It’s nice if your…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Danica Larson
“It’s just honestly a big part of who I am and made me who I am,” said Palm Desert High School cheer captain Danica Larson. You will find…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Jack Howard
XAVIER PREP SAINTS FOOTBALL “I mean Jack is kind of my nickname because Jonathan is my real name,” said Saints senior football star Jack Howard. Jack…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Carissma Williams
Photo courtesy of Shadow Hills/Richie DeTamble Carissma Williams, basketball player and track star at Shadow Hills High School, definitely lives up…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Ty Hershberger
Ty Hershberger is a leader on both the baseball and football teams at Rancho Mirage High School. “I could tell any kid coming up, if you want to be…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Nicky Bollinger
When Nicky Bollinger was a sophomore, she received a medical diagnosis that would end her volleyball playing career for good. “It was really…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Frida Rodriguez
Frida Rodriguez is the reigning Desert Valley League Champion and captain of the Coachella Valley girls golf team. But, all of that almost never…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Kyle Mauerman
Kyle Mauerman has played soccer, baseball, golf, basketball and now cross country for Palm Valley School. He even went as far as to playing golf and…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Willow Mannes
Rancho Mirage basketball captain Willow Mannes has always been underestimated at first glance. “Willow is one of those players that we say…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Aidan Scott
Aidan Scott has played soccer all his life. “I honestly had my best memories with my friends and my family, just through the sport of soccer,” said…
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Aubrey Bostick
Rancho Mirage Basketball and Volleyball Aubrey Bostick is synonymous with the word leader. “Basketball, I’m more of a, you could say, more aggressive…
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