High School Football

Palm Desert comes into the 2023 season looking to claim a share of their seventh straight league title. The Aztecs have a new head coach, a new crop of players, and a new challenge in continuing their winning tradition on Cook Street. 2022 RECORD 8-3 overall, 4-1 DEL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTThursday, 8/17at Rancho VerdeFriday, 8/25at

DCA comes into the 2023 season determined to get better and build a winning culture The Conquerors will compete in the Cottonwood League for the second straight season, hoping to establish themselves as a top program. 2022 RECORD 4-6, 2-3 Cottonwood 2023 SCHEDULE (courtesy of MaxPreps) For most of our area teams, the upcoming season

Twentynine Palms comes into the 2023 season looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2022 campaign. The Wildcats are a proud program with a lot of past success, hoping to get back to their winning ways. 2022 RECORD 2-7 overall, 2-4 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/25at Canyon SpringsThursday, 8/31vs Victor ValleyFriday, 9/8vs RubidouxFriday, 9/15vs BanningFriday,

Yucca Valley comes into the 2023 season boasting one of their best teams in program history. Coming off a strong 2022 campaign and returning a lot of their starters, the Trojans are a legitimate threat to take the league title this season. 2022 RECORD 7-3 overall, 5-1 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTThursday, 8/24at Rancho ChristianThursday, 8/31vs

Desert Hot Springs comes into the 2023 season with a new head coach, a new attitude and hopefully new results. Expect the Golden Eagles to be different this year – this squad is ready to soar above expectations. 2022 RECORD 2-8 overall, 2-5 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at CalipatriaFriday, 8/25vs Jurupa ValleyFriday, 9/1vs PerrisThursday, 9/14at

Cathedral City comes into the 2023 season hoping their hard work leads to more success on the field. The Lions will look to build off a strong finish to last year when they won three of their last five games. 2022 RECORD 3-7 overall, 3-4 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/25at CalipatriaFriday, 9/1at Desert Christian AcademyFriday,

Desert Mirage comes into the 2023 season with a new outlook and optimism. The Rams are ready to get the program going in the right direction after going winless in league last season. 2022 RECORD 2-8 overall, 0-7 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18vs Indian SpringsFriday, 9/1at Pacific Saturday, 9/9at Canyon SpringsFriday, 9/15vs Yucca ValleyFriday, 9/22vs

Indio comes into the 2023 season with the expectation of competing for a championship, continuing to build their program, Head coach Daniel Hayes emphasizes working hard while also having fun. 2022 RECORD 5-6 overall, 5-2 DVL 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at Shadow HillsFriday, 8/25at HemetFriday, 9/1vs BarstowThursday, 9/14vs Desert Hot SpringsFriday, 9/22vs Desert MirageFriday, 9/29at Cathedral

Coachella Valley comes into the 2023 season with the expectation of winning another championship. The Arabs remain the team to beat in the DVL, looking for their 4th straight title. 2022 RECORD 9-2 overall, 7-0 in DVL (won 3rd straight league championship) 2023 SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTFriday, 8/18at Xavier PrepFriday, 8/25at Palo Verde ValleyFriday, 9/1vs San Jacinto

The 2023 high school football season is right around the corner and officials are still needed. A major part of the game, referees are some of the unsung heroes who sanction the sport while ensuring safety and fairness on the field. If there are no officials, there are no games. Referees are a necessity in

The local high school football season isn’t over just yet. The Desert Showcase will be the final high school football game of the season, featuring 67 seniors from the Desert Empire and Desert Valley leagues in a cross-league competition. Former Palm Desert football coach Pat Blackburn will coach the DEL, while Indio head coach Daniel