Several teams get shutout wins in Week 5 of local high school football
The fifth week of the high school football season is underway, headlined by the start of Desert Valley League play.
FRIDAY GAMES:
High school football action continues Friday with a full slate of games, highlighted by the Date Bowl between undefeated rivals Desert Mirage (3-0) and Coachella Valley (2-0).
Desert Mirage - 0 | @ | Coachella Valley - 55 | F |
Yucca Valley - 35 | @ | Cathedral City - 28 | F |
Banning - 13 | @ | Twentynine Palms - 35 | F |
Southwest EC - 0 | @ | La Quinta - 35 | F |
Chaffey - 20 | @ | Rancho Mirage - 34 | F |
Shadow Hills - 7 | @ | Diamond Ranch - 35 | F |
Palm Springs - 12 | @ | Yucaipa - 20 | F |
Desert Chapel - 0 | Desert Christian Academy - 46 | F |
Thursday Recap
In the DVL season debut, Desert Hot Springs defeated Indio 12-7 on Thursday night at Ed White Stadium. The Golden Eagles are soaring high, starting the season 4-0 for the first time in program history.
Meanwhile, the Rahjas are reeling, falling to 0-4.
Sights and scenes from @IndioHS_Sports 🏈
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September 15, 2023
A tough one for the Rajahs as they lose to DHS, 12-7 to open up league. DHS down the entire game, QB3 MSmith made enough plays down the stretch to keep his team undefeated (4-0)!@BlakeArthur24 @KESQ @CoachProvost @DHSHS_Football pic.twitter.com/IhXTV3C8As
Elsewhere in the valley, Xavier Prep hosted a tough Rancho Christian team out of Temecula. The Saints survived, earning the 24-21 victory.
Xavier Prep is 3-1 on the year as they head into a BYE week before DEL play.
X marks the spot! Thursday night lights at Xavier Prep! Good eats, good vibes, good fun! XP defeated Rancho Christian 24-21. Solid win for the Saints. 🌮✖️🏈⛪️🗣️@XCPAthletics @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Qassignmentdesk @Tarp1969 @XCPHS_Football @TheVaticanXCP pic.twitter.com/8a9D617uIr
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 15, 2023
Palm Desert also had a game on Thursday, losing 34-0 at Serrano. The Aztecs finished their non-league schedule at 0-5.
PD is off next week with a BYE before hosting rival La Quinta in the Flag Game on Friday, Sept. 29.
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