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CIF-SS softball: Late offensive fireworks propel Indio to opening-round playoff win
The Indio High softball team showed no panic when they trailed visiting Rancho Verde 2-0 after two innings in a CIF-SS Division 6 opening-round playoff game Thursday. Players and coaches alike felt confident the Rajahs' prodigious bats would come alive. They were right. The Rajahs started the offensive fireworks with...
More than a game: Cathedral City high school hosts special needs basketball showdown
Becoming an annual tradition, the special needs basketball game at Cathedral City is one of the best sporting events of the year. One of the best sporting events to cover every year, the CCHS Unified Sports Showdown always offers so much perspective, joy and gratitude. Happy for these kids. They teach us more than they'll The post More than a game: Cathedral City high school hosts special needs basketball showdown appeared first on KESQ.
Local baseball, softball teams compete in CIF-SS first round
Thursday was a busy day around the valley for CIF-SS baseball and softball as the playoffs are underway. Watch for highlights and scores. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
From amateurs to touring pros, U.S. Open local qualifying in the desert is fascinating
It’s U.S. Open local qualifying time across the country and that means a particularly busy time in the Coachella Valley. Of the 109 local qualifying sites across the country for the national championship, five are played in the Coachella Valley. That begins Monday with a qualifying event at Indian Ridge Country Club in...
Max Margolis hangs on in closing holes to take Desert Empire League golf title
In the end, it was a round that was just good enough to earn Palm Desert High School’s Max Margolis the title in the Desert Empire League boys' individual championship. Starting the final 18 holes with a four-shot lead, Margolis managed an even-par 72 at Mission Hills North Thursday, including a three-putt bogey on the last hole. But that was enough for Margolis to hold on for a one-shot win over two teammates from Palm Desert, junior Caden Breisch and senior Mason Montgomery.
CIF-SS softball: Shadow Hills makes quick work of Coachella Valley in all-desert clash
The CIF-SS Division 5 softball playoffs cooked up a desert vs. desert showdown in the first round as Desert Empire League champs Shadow Hills hosted DVL runners-up Coachella Valley on Thursday, and in this one, it was the Knights that feasted. Shadow Hills had a nine-run outburst in the first...
Coachella FC To Debut Saturday evening at Desert Mirage High School
The Coachella Football Club will make its debut Saturday evening, facing Capo FC in a 7 p.m. game at Desert Mirage High School. Coachella FC is a member of USL League Two, which gives pre-professional soccer players the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level while maintaining their collegiate eligibility.
La Quinta's bats come alive in 11-3 statement win over Heritage in CIF playoffs
It’s no surprise that La Quinta High School’s defense again led the Blackhawks to victory Thursday. What may have at least raised some eyebrows was how explosive La Quinta’s offense also looked in an 11-3 statement win over Heritage. A Blackhawks team that hadn’t exactly been dominating teams at the plate this season...
Area Roundup: Silverado beats Indio to reach 2nd round of CIF-SS Div. 7 baseball playoffs
Jace Weiss didn’t allow a hit over six innings to help send the Silverado baseball team to the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 7 playoffs on Friday afternoon. Weiss, who is also Silverado’s starting quarterback, struck out eight batters and was charged with four walks as the Hawks beat Indio 14-2. Weiss also had a big day at the plate going 2 for 3 with a RBI and three runs. ...
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