BLSS: Shadow Hills wins Mayor’s Cup, lightning leads to canceled games in week 1 of high school football
It was the first week of the high school football season, but it was unfortunately cut short for many players due to a lightning storm Friday evening.
Coachella Valley vs Xavier Prep and Indian Springs vs Cathedral City were canceled.
LIGHTNING ⚡️
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) August 19, 2023
📍 Xavier Prep High School
🏈 Coachella Valley vs. Xavier Prep has been canceled tonight. @BlakeArthur24 and I will have more on #BLSS tonight at 11 @KESQ. pic.twitter.com/7c4WvEjdMW
Our Game of the Week, the Mayor's Cup between Indio and Shadow Hills was postponed, but they ended up restarting play.
GAME SCHEDULE
| Indio - 0 | @ | Shadow Hills - 19 | F |
| Coachella Valley - 6 | @ | Xavier Prep - 14 | No Contest (Lightning) |
| Granite Hills - 22 | @ | Palm Springs - 21 | F |
| Rancho Mirage - 28 | @ | Hemet - 25 | F |
| Indian Springs - 0 | @ | Cathedral City - 14 | SUSPENDED (Lightning) |
| Desert Hot Springs - 56 | @ | Rubidoux - 8 | F |
| Desert Christian Academy - 13 | @ | Calipatria - 26 | F |
| Palm Desert - 13 | @ | Rancho Verde - 28 | F |
The Knights are now 7-0 all-time against the rival Rajahs, which includes five shutouts. Shadow Hills has outscored Indio 255-26 in their seven head-to-head meetings.
Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo every Friday night during the season and connect with them during the season.
It's about that time! 🏈🏟️
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 17, 2023
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