Palm Springs football to use Rancho Mirage as home field while Ralph Watt Stadium is under maintenance
Palm Springs high school is dealing with a maintenance issue that caused significant damage to the school's stadium.
Caught up with @PSHSAD Art Sanchez today on the stadium damage that is forcing the football team to play their next two 'home' games at fellow PSUSD school, Rancho Mirage. The hope is that this is fixed by September 19. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @Qassignmentdesk @BLVNBTL @PSUSD pic.twitter.com/IpzZIU6aOh
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 28, 2024
The damage is on the north side of the stadium by the bleachers. According to PSHS athletic director Art Sanchez, there is a hole that is approximately 17-feet down, 40-feet wide and 18-feet across.
Just spoke with @PSHSAD Art Sanchez who says Palm Springs football will likely play next 2 home games at Rancho Mirage. Ralph Watt Stadium (PSHS home field) is out of use due to a main water break that caused significant damage. PS hopes to play first home game by Sept. 19. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/PpyGQwdqsh
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 26, 2024
This has forced the football team to find a new home for the time being.
The Indians will play their next two home games at fellow PSUSD school, Rancho Mirage high school.
Palm Springs is scheduled to play Grand Terrace this Friday, August 30th and then Eisenhower next Friday, September 6.
Sanchez also says PSUSD is addressing the issue and hopes Ralph Watt Stadium will be operational by September 19.
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