2026 high school football preview: La Quinta Blackhawks

By Kendall Flynn

Published August 14, 2026 12:38 PM

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- Watch the video for a full team preview on La Quinta ahead of the 2026 high school football season.

2025 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 league

2026 Schedule: See below

Date	Opponent	Location	Time	League
Aug. 28	Yucca Valley	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 4	Citrus Valley	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 11	Hesperia	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 18	Central	Home	7:00 p.m.	—
Sept. 25	Roosevelt	Away	7:00 p.m.	—
Oct. 2	Shadow Hills*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 9	Rancho Mirage*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 16	Palm Springs*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 22	Xavier Prep*	Away	7:00 p.m.	DEL
Oct. 30	Palm Desert*	Home	7:00 p.m.	DEL

La Quinta will compete in the Desert Empire League this season with those games marked above.

We will showcase one local team per day leading up to kickoff for the 2026 season on Friday, August 21st.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of high school football and be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show every Friday night during the season.

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