INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills is the first team from the Desert Empire League to be featured in our annual team previews. The Knights reached the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs last season, looking to build on that success here in 2025 under head coach David Palmer. 2024 record: 7-5 overall, 2-3 DEL.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) After a graduating class of 26 players, the team here at Coachella Valley High School is going to look different. Still, this year’s class, the class of 2026, is ready to make their mark, hold up the tradition, and win another Desert Valley League title. Bill Johnson, who enters his sixth season
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Girls flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and we’re seeing that here in the desert. After just two local teams in 2023, we have 9 teams here in 2025. The league season kicked off on Monday night with two games in town, Shadow Hills
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) After four years of quarterback Michael Ramos Jr., there’s a new sheriff in town for the Trojans in senior Aiden Shannon. Head coach Jeremy Johnson mentioned that Yucca Valley looks to be the same high-octane offense in years past. 2024 record: 4-6 overall, 2-1 DVL Made the playoffs but lost to
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PALM DESERT (Calif.) — Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas has agreed to team up with FC Coachella, who will operate as one of their training academy programs. The two sides held a formal press conference on Friday at La Fe restaurant in Palm Desert. “We are committed to nurturing talent in the Coachella Valley,” said
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) After a 3-7 finish last year, the Indio Rajahs are tired of finishing in the bottom half of the Desert Valley League. The coaching staff of the Rajahs has preached that they want to earn the respect from the other teams in the valley. 2024 record: 3-7 overall, 1-2 DVL 2025 schedule
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Twentynine Palms has only won four games in the past three years, and the Wildcats look to bounce back from their one-win season last year. Eric Tili, who enters his fourth season as the head coach, looks to change the narrative and play as one collective unit. 2024 record: 1-8 overall, 0-3
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign forward Landon McCallum to a one-year AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. NEWS: The #CVFirebirds have re-signed forward Landon McCallum to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.Welcome Back, Landon!https://t.co/znLazY8h3H #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/JgFhIPxvT3— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) August 7, 2025 McCallum, 21, played with the Kansas
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Last year’s first-round playoff exit for the Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles did not let that feeling affect them. Roy Provost, who enters his third year as the head coach for DHS, mentioned that fans should expect the Golden Eagles to play smash mouth football. 2024 record: 6-5 overall, 2-1
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — After the Lions lost their star running back, Noah Gannon, Cathedral City is keeping the same mindset of being the hardest working team in the valley. Head coach Richard Lee has preached to his players, “it’s time to hunt.” 2024 record: 3-7 overall, 1-2 SVL 2025 schedule Week 1 (8/23)
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) –The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced their theme and promotional events for the 2025-26 season. See the full schedule of events below. Friday, October 10 vs. San Diego – Home Opener Saturday, November 1 vs. Colorado – Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, November 11 vs. Bakersfield – Military Appreciation Night Saturday, December
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the Desert Mirage Rams are looking to be more competitive here in 2025. Head Coach: Jesus Felipe (4th season) 2024 Record: 2-8 overall, 0-3 SVL 2025 Schedule: Week 1 (8/22) Desert Chapel at Desert Mirage Week 2 (8/29) San Jacinto Valley Academy at Desert Mirage Week 3
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) High school football players and coaches attended the first-ever media day at the Cache Estate in Indio on Saturday. Plenty of players and the coaches from all the high schools across the valley conversed with one another, took professional photos, and were interviewed. This event was run by Robert Acosta, who is
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The life of a high school football athlete during the offseason does not come as easily as you think, as it boils down to two major factors. “Just gotta be kind of consistent,” Palm Springs running back Jordan Johnson said. “I mean, it’s either you want it or you don’t, there’s a
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) — We traveled to training camp in Los Angeles to visit both NFL teams, the Chargers and Rams. The Rams are excited about the addition of veteran wide receiver and former 3x First Team All-Pro Davante Adams. The 32-year-old signed a 2-year, $46M deal this offseason. Adams will play opposite of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — It was successful night for Coachella Valley fighters on Thursday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 26-year-old Coachella native Manny “Gucci” Flores (20-1, 16 KO) headlined the Golden Boy boxing promotion against undefeated Jorge Chavez from Mexico. Absolute WAR in round 9!!⚔️#FloresChavez | Live NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/XRf8snvjV1— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s fight week in the Coachella Valley at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 26-year-old Coachella native Manny Flores will headline Thursday night’s card, taking on undefeated Jorge Chavez (14-0) in a 10-round super bantamweight main event bout. Manny Flores (20-1, 16 KO) made weight and is set to headline @GoldenBoyBoxing Fight Night
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Youth Golf finished their fifth season at Andalusia on Thursday. Coachella Youth Golf is a volunteer, non-profit organization focused on providing competitive playing opportunities throughout the Coachella Valley. The organization welcomes boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 9 thru 12 who have a passion to compete
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — There are four local boxers fighting this Thursday, July 24 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, part of Golden Boy Boxing’s promotion. Headlining the fight is Coachella’s Manny “Gucci” Flores (20-1, 16 KOs), taking on undefeated Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (14-0, 8 KOs) in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced that goaltender Jack LaFontaine has been re-signed to a one-year, AHL contract through the 2025-26 season. LaFontaine, 27, played in two games for the Firebirds last season, spending the majority of the season in the ECHL with the Kansas City Mavericks, Coachella Valley’s affiliate. In 31 games with
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