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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PALM DESERT Calif. (KESQ) –The Berger Foundation Iceplex announced a new partnership and arrival of the Palm Springs Hockey Academy (PSHA). The academy is a new elite high school prep program that will offer top-tier hockey training and competition for elite-level players set to begin in September. It will bring an exclusive group of athletes
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella FC announced a rebranding as part of its new affiliation with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Coachella FC will now be known as FC Dallas FC, the team announced Monday on social media. “We’re proud to announce that Coachella Football Club is now FC Dallas Coachella, an official MLS-affiliated
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Acrisure Arena announced they are bringing back the Acrisure Series to the Coachella Valley during Thanksgiving week. For its third consecutive year, the Acrisure Arena is welcoming back the Acrisure Series, the largest multi-team college basketball event in the nation. The arena will host 20 NCAA Division I basketball programs the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Blake Conrad lifted the Palm Springs Power to walk the Inland Valley Pirates 9-8 for their third consecutive CPCL championship title on Sunday at Palm Springs Stadium. Winning game one on Saturday, July 19th, the Power only needed one to hoist up the CPCL championship trophy. Hitting a walk-off in the
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GLENDORA, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Pirates 3-1 in the first game of the CPCL Championship on Saturday at Citrus College. The Palm Springs Power are only one win away from winning their third consecutive CPCL Championship title. Power take Game One 3-1 vs the Inland Valley Pirates. Game Two
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Golf Center has been closed for the whole month of July due to maintenance. The golf center closed on July 1st and is expected to re-open on the first day of August this year. Chip West, the Interim Vice President of Administrative Services, told News Channel
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Power are back in the championship series, seeking their third straight league title. Sports Director Blake Arthur visited the team prior to this weekend for a preview. The Power take on the Inland Valley Pirates in the 2025 California Premier Collegiate League (CPCL) Championship Series. The best-of-three
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — During the summer months, due the heat, golf courses undergo change. Aerification, or “punched greens,” is the most common in order to preserve the life of the grass. This is an important maintenance process to improve oxygen, relieve compaction and manage thatch. Aerification is crucial for maintaining healthy and consistent
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power have officially clinched a spot in the 2025 California Premier Collegiate League (CPCL) Championship Series. The Power is looking to begin their push for a three-peat against the Inland Valley Pirates. The best-of-three championship series kicks off with Game 1 this Saturday, July 19th, on the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) Marcin Rozpedski, who is not only a coach but the owner of the Rozpedski Tennis Academy, has made a difference in his students’ lives through the game of tennis. “Well, he definitely helped my character a lot,” Marcin’s son Chance said. “He helped me become a better person, and through that, he
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley Firebirds announce they have re-signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to two year AHL contract through the 2026-27 season. Olofsson, 30, will return for his fourth season with the Firebirds this upcoming season. The Swedish defenseman has played 122 regular season games with the Firebirds, scoring 35 points with five
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