Week 5: Play of the Week Nominees
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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 –
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Coachella Valley Firebirds sign forward Justin Nachbaur
Forward Justin Nachbaur has signed an AHL contract with the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the 2023-24 season. Nachbaur, 23, spent last season in the East Coast Hockey League with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and appeared in two games in the American Hockey League with the Ontario Reign. The Cross Lake, Manitoba native recorded 17 points
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Student Athlete of the Week – Julianna Guerrero
Tennis is mostly an individual sport, but in high school it takes a collective effort. Here at La Quinta Julianna Guerrero has been a solid four-year starter. “I love it here at La Quinta. I love my team, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” said Guerrero. “A talented freshman you could see the
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Teams announced for multi-day college basketball tournament at Acrisure Arena in November
Teams were announced for the Acrisure Invitational, a new multi-day college basketball tournament at Acrisure Arena in November. The tournament will be held on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25, 2023 Friday’s Coast to Coast Matchup will include Texas Rio Grande Valley versus Hawaii and the University of San Diego versus Arkansas State. The
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Former local football star Daniel Whelan makes history in NFL debut for Packers
Daniel Whelan made history on Sunday. 5 punts for 249 yards and a long of 68 in a win over your biggest rival on the road! Not a bad debut for a desert high school product! #GoPackGo @KESQ @BaileyKESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @RMHSAD @RMHSFB @packers @PGPackersNews @packeverywhere https://t.co/R2Ao4aBa9c— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 11, 2023 The 24-year-old rookie
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IndyCar to run $1 million all-star race at The Thermal Club in 2024
By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at the Thermal Club in Southern California, with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition. The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24 and air on NBC, with practice and qualifying the
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COD rallies late in home opener to beat Santa Monica, 46-45
The Roadrunners 2023 campaign starts at 2-0 as COD beats Santa Monica, 46-45, on Saturday night at Boone Field. College of the Desert stopped Santa Monica on 4th down to win the game. Nearly 40 points were scored in the third quarter. You can find the box score and results HERE. 2023 COD Team Preview
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Shadow Hills snaps losing streak with game-winning TD, week 4 high school football highlights
It’s the fourth week of the high school football season with another full schedule of games for our local teams. FRIDAY 9/8 Ramona – 43@Palm Springs – 36FLa Quinta – 15@Sultana – 13FNotre Dame – 0@Xavier Prep – 69FCoachella Valley – 30@Eldorado – 26FSerrano – 16@Shadow Hills – 19FRubidoux – 37@Twentynine Palms – 35FHamilton –
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WEEK 4: Play of the Week Nominees
Week 4 High School Football Scores & Highlights
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Coachella natives Manny & Grant Flores get KO wins in Golden Boy Promotions card at Fantasy Springs Casino
Update 9:00 p.m. Coachella’s own Manny “Gucci Manny” Flores got the knockout victory at his fight on the Golden Boy Promotions fight night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Thursday night. Manny’s cousin, Grant Flores, also secured a knockout win Thursday. He’s now 3-0 in his career, all wins by knockout. In the main event, Raul
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History: Palm Desert girls flag football team wins program debut, looking forward to more in future
History has been made at Palm Desert who has a new team this season. We told you about them yesterday! Here is a look at the inaugural Palm Desert Girls Flag Football team ⬇️1-0 and hungry for more! All in! 🏈 @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @PDHS_Athletics @PDAztecs_Saig @DesertSandsUSD @kingcarlos52 @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @KarenDevineKESQ pic.twitter.com/KbeD2NMxX1— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September
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Checking in with COD: Roadrunners off and running, hoping for successful season
College of the Desert football is underway for the 2023 season. Ya-know-what-I-mean?! COD head coach Jack Steptoe might be the best soundbite in the valley. He and his Roadrunners are off and running this year, already 1-0 with their home opener Saturday 7pm vs Santa Monica.@KESQ @COD_Athletics @garyplunkett1 @BaileyKESQ @coachsteptoe pic.twitter.com/1haw2g6QDi— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September
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Nate Williams wins PGA Desert Chapter championship at Andalusia Country Club
Nate Williams has earned the PGA Desert Chapter title for a second time, shooting 3-under par over two days at Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta. Click HERE for the full LEADERBOARD Formerly at The Plantation Golf Club in Indio, Williams is now at Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. After two days of play,
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Coachella Valley Firebirds sign Defenseman Ryan Jones
Defenseman Ryan Jones will join the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the 2023-24 AHL season, the team announced on Wednesday. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for the Latest Team News Jones, 27, appeared in 137 games for the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch over the last two seasons. The 6-foot-2, 214-pounder also played in 29 games for the Rochester Americans
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Student Athlete of the Week – Joselin Martinez
Rajahs girls volleyball doesn’t rebuild, they reload. And this season is senior Joselin Martinez’s time to shine. “I expect for her to have some great, amazing, memorable plays out there,” said Indio head coach Meagan Nolasco. “Some great kills. She’s a force at the net with her big block. So, I expect her to be
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Jeremiah Johnson’s amazing catch voted play of the week
Rancho Mirage sophomore receiver Jeremiah Johnson has won play of the week honors. Check Out: Highlights for Week 3 Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News Channel 3 app here. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Weather impacts valley high school football for third straight week
After a couple of weeks impacted by weather, Mother Nature made her presence felt again this week. The first week of the season saw two games canceled due to lightning and thunderstorms. The following week saw more cancellations due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. Now this week, another storm has made its way
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All five local high school football teams suffer home defeats on Thursday night
It was a rough Thursday around the valley for our high school football programs. Friday Night Highlights Here All five local teams lost their respective game. Yikes. We had 5 games in the valley tonight. All 5 were losses for local teams. @KESQ @BaileyKESQ pic.twitter.com/1NbobEEc5P— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) September 1, 2023 La Quinta, Rancho Mirage,
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Former Rancho Mirage standout Daniel Whelan named starting punter for Green Bay Packers
Daniel Whelan has done it. The former Rancho Mirage football standout has earned a roster spot in the NFL and will be the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers. Earned not given. 💪💯Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on starting punter Daniel Whelan earning the starting job. 🦵🏈Thanks to @CodyWKrupp @fox11news for sending the goods! 🎙️🧀@KESQ
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