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Student-Athlete of the Week – Rene Romero

October 17, 2023 10:16 PM Bailey Arredondo

Week 9: Play of the Week Nominees

October 14, 2023 12:37 AM Jesus Reyes

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LQ, RM, & YV get big league wins; week 9 high school football highlights

October 13, 2023 4:48 PM Jesus Reyes, Bailey Arredondo

We’re getting to the point of the high school football season where we can separate the pretenders from the contenders. Week 9 was headlined by our Game of the Week, a big DEL match up between Xavier Prep and La Quinta. Xavier Prep: 13(5-2) / DEL: 2-1@La Quinta: 20(5-3) / DEL: 2-1F Just listen! @KESQ

Firebirds fall short in season opener, lose 3-2 to Bakersfield Condors

October 13, 2023 4:13 PM Jesus Reyes, Blake Arthur

The Coachella Valley Firebirds started off their second season with a heartbreaking loss at home after a dramatic comeback. Firebirds fall short in regular season opener, lose 3-2 to Bakersfield Condors. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 14, 2023 Not the result they wanted but it’s just one game. Firebirds fall 3-2 to Bakersfield in the

Indio girls volleyball sweeps rival CV, complete perfect DVL season

October 12, 2023 9:46 PM Blake Arthur

Indio does it. The Rajahs went 14-0 in league this year, highlighted by two victories over their rival Coachella Valley, including Thursday when they secured the perfect season. Congratulations to Indio VB @RajahsVB on their undefeated DVL season! The Rajahs beat rival Coachella Valley in 3 sets to take the DVL title. 🏐🔴🔵 Highlights &

Firebirds have unfinished business heading into second AHL season

October 11, 2023 6:38 PM Blake Arthur

The Firebirds start their second season this week. This comes after an incredible inaugural season which ended in a Game 7 overtime loss to the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Finals. There’s unfinished business for the Firebirds this season. 🔥🦅🏒🏆🗣️”We have a hunger to win and obviously our goal is to win a championship,

Xavier Prep secures back-to-back DEL titles, 69-set win streak

October 11, 2023 10:54 PM Bailey Arredondo

The Xavier Prep Saints beat La Quinta on Wednesday night to finish off a perfect, 10-0, DEL league season. Xavier Prep 🏐 DEL Champs yet again! @XCPAthletics The Saints have won 69-straight sets in DEL and went a perfect 10-0 for the second straight year. @XCPGirlsVB @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/1b4m9mpcPF— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) October 12, 2023

LA Dodgers swept by Arizona Diamondbacks in NLDS

October 11, 2023 8:58 PM Jesus Reyes

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been eliminated from the MLB Playoffs. The Dodgers’ 2023 season ended when the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of their National League Division Series with a 4-2 victory. It’s the first time the Dodgers have been swept in a postseason series since a 2006 Division Series against the New

Student Athlete of the Week – Miranda Salcedo

October 10, 2023 5:36 PM Blake Arthur

“Come on Miranda lets go, lets go!” That is Shadow Hills cross country head coach Richie DeTamble encouraging their senior powerhouse. Miranda Salcedo has waited her turn to take over the one spot for the Knights. “Miranda is one of those that doesn’t ask questions and just puts in the work. Well, when I say

Firebirds open season with sold-out arena Friday. Here’s why you’ll want to get there early.

October 10, 2023 8:53 AM KESQ News Team

The fans at Acrisure Arena will be fired up for the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ first game of the season this Friday. The home opener for the American Hockey League team against the Bakersfield Condors is now sold out, the team confirmed to News Channel 3. Check out our Firebirds section for the latest team updates

Firebirds looking forward to regular season opener this Friday

October 9, 2023 7:14 PM Blake Arthur, KESQ News Team

The Coachella Valley Firebirds had two preseason games scheduled this year. Friday’s game was canceled due to the power outage and Sunday’s game was a loss. The good news is none of that really matters. What does matter is Friday’s game and the rest of the regular season. The Firebirds open their 2023-2024 campaign this

Firebirds fall in preseason opener to Henderson Silver Knights

October 8, 2023 5:45 PM Bailey Arredondo

After a power outage cancelled Friday’s game, the Firebirds finally hit the ice for the 2023-24 season. The Henderson Silver Knights beat the Birds, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon behind two first period goals. we still do not have any video, so here is a photo of Patrick Guay just before he scored 🥳(give or take)

Week 8 high school football: XP beats PD in Cook St Rivalry, YV conquers CV to take 1st place

October 6, 2023 4:56 PM Jesus Reyes, Bailey Arredondo, Blake Arthur

It was a fiery slate of games in this week’s High School Football games, headlined by the Cook Street Rivalry and a battle for first place in the DVL. GAME OF THE WEEK – Cook Street Rivalry Palm Desert – 6(1-6) / DEL: 1-1)@Xavier Prep – 10(5-1) / DEL: 2-0F Other Week 8 match-ups Shadow

Week 8: Play of the Week Nominees

October 7, 2023 12:16 AM Jesus Reyes

Week 8 high school football highlights & scores: XP beats PD in Cook St Rivalry, YV conquers CV to take 1st place

Firebirds preseason game canceled due to power outage at Acrisure Arena

October 6, 2023 5:09 PM Kelley Moody, Jesus Reyes

Update 7:30 p.m. The game has been canceled, the team announced. Individual game ticket buyers will receive a refund at the point of purchase. For Firebirds’ Season Ticket Members: additional information will be available in the coming days. The Firebirds will host the Henderson Silver Knights in their final preseason contest this Sunday, October 8th

KESQ station group to broadcast Coachella Valley Firebirds games live in 2024

October 5, 2023 1:08 PM Jesus Reyes

2024 is already shaping up to be a fun year for Coachella Valley Firebirds fans. To share the excitement, News Channel 3 and the KESQ station group are teaming up with the AHL hockey team to televise live hockey games. Following is the list of games, times, and channels that are planned for broadcast: Wednesday,

Desert Hot Springs girls flag football having fun during historic first season

October 3, 2023 11:22 PM Blake Arthur

Desert Hot Springs girls flag football is having a ball in their inaugural season. DHS joins fellow local high school Palm Desert in making history, having a first-year girls flag football program. Golden Eagle Girls! 🦅🔵🟡🏈👧The Desert Hot Springs girls flag football team is enjoying their historic inaugural season. DHS played fellow local girls flag

Student Athlete of the Week – Indio tennis teammates Lorena Parra-Hernandez and Mia Castillo

October 3, 2023 4:30 PM Blake Arthur

“I was going to be a single player, but then the coaches thought that we play together. So, then we became partners last year,” said Lorena Parra-Hernandez. “We were fighting for the number three spot for singles and then we ended up as the number one doubles,” said Mia Castillo. “Both of them are very, extremely likable.

Firebirds continue training camp, preparing for preseason games later this week

October 2, 2023 5:49 PM Blake Arthur

Firebirds hockey is heating up with the start of the 2023-2024 season right around the corner. Coachella Valley is currently in training camp, which started Sunday, Oct. 1. New faces for @Firebirds looking to find their footing and fit in for a franchise that reached the Finals in their first season. Birds have a pair

Hockey Sunday: Firebirds begin training camp, NHL makes debut at Acrisure Arena

October 1, 2023 4:28 PM Bailey Arredondo, Blake Arthur

After just four months away, hockey has returned to the desert in a big way. Sunday, Oct. 1 was a full day of professional hockey. In the morning, the Coachella Valley Firebirds began training camp ahead of their second season as an AHL franchise. In the afternoon, the Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks competed in