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Cohesive offensive line gives La Quinta an edge

From left: La Quinta High School football lineman Nick Metchikoff, Anthony Burrell, Rota Matsunaga, Eric Amidei, Ramon Talavera, Eric Jepsen and Mark Ahrens have been essential for the success of the team this season. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

La Quinta High School football coach Dan Armstrong jokes that he has never seen any of his offensive linemen by themselves. “You never see one without seeing two or three of the others,” he said. More

Aztecs’ hard-hitting ritual means smashing good time for seniors

Palm Desert High School's football players perform an annual football ritual called “The Gauntlet.” Every senior on the football team chooses a player to tackle. Each senior has a running start and launches himself into a motionless player protecting himself with foam padding. More photos from “The Gauntlet” at <b>mydesert.com/photos</b>. Wade Byars The Desert Sun

With his raucous teammates surrounding him on Wednesday, Palm Desert High School lineman Lars Hanson sprinted 15 yards and launched himself into lineman Tyler Roberts, who was standing motionless with his feet together. More

Lincecum good NL Cy Young award pick

I love watching Lincecum wind up and throw with that how-does-a- little-guy-like-him-throw-it-so-hard delivery. More

Indians hope to ground wing-T

Palm Spring High School defensive lineman Austin Hughes (left),  defensive coordinator Tyrus Brown (middle) and linebacker Christian Spears will be counted on to preform at a high level to stop Barstow's wing-T offense tonight. Marilyn Chung The Desert Sun

Christian Spears immediately got to work when he received a text message Sunday morning. The Palm Springs High School linebacker started to diagram possible fronts the defense could employ against Barstow, its opponent in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Eastern Division playoffs. More

Palm Desert tennis continues its march

Another round, another demolition. Murrieta Valley High School was the latest victim of the Palm Desert girls' tennis team, which is poised to win its second consecutive CIF championship Monday. More

Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-views

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao shows his championship belts as he is conferred the Order of Sikatuna, one of the highest awards given to diplomats and state leaders, by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during ceremony Friday Nov. 20, 2009 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao made history in world boxing for winning seven world titles in seven weight divisions after defeating Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in their WBO welterweight fight Nov. 14. Bullit Marquez, The Associated Press

Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr. More

Football team enters first round of playoffs

Nephi Garcia of Palm Springs is tackled by Cathedral City's <b>Daniel Flores</b> during the game on Nov. 13. Palm Springs won 48-7. Jay Calderon palm springs Sun

The Palm Springs High football team finished second in the Desert Valley League during the regular season, capping it off Nov. 13 with a dominating 48-7 victory over archrival Cathedral City. More

All-DVL teams announced

All-DVL water polo, volleyball teams More

La Familia nets first hoops win

After losing its season opener, the La Familia boys' basketball team rebounded to win Thursday and even its record. More

Indians' volleyball season comes to a close

The best run ever for the Palm Springs High volleyball team came to an end Tuesday as the Indians fell to Bonita in the semifinals 3-0. More

Head coach reflects on tough football season

Another tough season has come to an end for the Cathedral City High football team. This year, the Lions went 1-9, beating Beaumont in the first week of the season for their only victory. More

Gordon says better fundamentals, plays, discipline would remedy 2-8 season

After turning things around for the Indio High football team last year, head coach James Gordon was unable to sustain the winning ways this season, going 2-8. More

Indio cross country misses CIF finals

Despite winning the Desert Valley League with ease, the Indio High boys' cross country team fell short of its goal to advance to the CIF finals. More

Palm Springs sports roundup for Nov. 20

Lindsay Sullivan had nine kills, Ali Ratkowiak had eight kills, Rebecca Jennings had 25 assists and Morgan Shippey had six kills as the Trojans earned a home victory in the first round of the CIF playoffs, 25-8, 25-11, 25-6. Coach Pam Naylor was proud of her team's victory. More

Season ends for Lions cross country team

The Cathedral City High girls cross country team's season ended Saturday at Mt. SAC in the CIF Sectionals. The girls finished 11th out of 13 schools in Division I. More

Indio sports roundup for Nov. 20

The Indio Warriors, a travel basketball team, are looking for skilled boys and girls ages of 11 to 14. More

Aztecs hit road for tennis

Palm Desert's Desirae Krawczyk leads the Aztecs into the semifinals today. Richard Lui The Desert Sun

The defending CIF champion Palm Desert High girls' tennis team travels to Murrieta Valley today to play a 2 p.m. semifinal match against the Nighthawks. More

Valley sports roundup for Nov. 19

The College of the Desert volleyball team ended its season with a 3-1 victory (25-19, 25-13, 16-25, 25-13) over Rio Hondo on Wednesday. More

Second-year coach Tidwell guides Conquerors' success

Justin Tidwell, the head football coach at Desert Christian High School in Bermuda Dunes, has the Conquerors seeded second and into the second round of the CIF Division II eight-man playoffs Saturday. Richard Lui The Desert Sun

In his first two years as football coach at Desert Christian High School, Justin Tidwell has already put his mark on the school's eight-man program. More

Scioscia a perfect choice

Congratulations to the baseball writers for their selection of Mike Scioscia as the AL’s top manager. More

Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders

Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (5) runs away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Andy Studebaker (96) in the fourth quarter of a game Sunday in Oakland. Gradkowski will start this week against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ben Margot The Associated Press

The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future. More

Blackhawks hope to make 2nd round

<b>Mychal Kabeary</b> (left) of Palm Desert High School rushes against <b>Sean Lorenger</b> of La Quinta High School on Friday during the Victory Flag rivalry game. La Quinta won  34-16. Wade Byars La Quinta Sun

A 34-16 victory against arch-rival Palm Desert put the La Quinta High School football team atop the Desert Valley League once again. More

Aztecs begin playoffs on Friday

The good news is, the Palm Desert High football team is headed to the CIF playoffs this week for the eighth consecutive season. The bad news: They are coming off a loss to arch-rival La Quinta for the fourth consecutive year. More

Aztecs fall to Blackhawks for DVL title

<b>Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick</b> of Palm Desert High School dives into the end zone for a touchdown on a pass reception against La Quinta High School, which tied the game in the first quarter. Wade Byars Palm Desert Sun

La Quinta High School football coach Dan Armstrong made sure all of his players got to celebrate the team's win over Palm Desert Friday and the Desert Valley League title. More

Lady Aztec golfers' season ends in section finals

The Palm Desert High School girls golf team had a rare off day Monday. Unfortunately, it was in the CIF Southern California finals. More

Tennis team easily beats Arcadia

Palm Desert's <b>Morgan McIntosh</b> serves against Arcadia's <b>Nadia Pacheco</b> during the CIF Division II quarterfinal on Tuesday in Palm Desert. Richard Lui Palm Desert Sun

Continuing their steady march toward the CIF Southern Section Division II championship, the Palm Desert girls tennis team Tuesday blew through Arcadia, 16-2, in the quarterfinals. More

Two high school athletes headed to Division I college programs

<b>Brianna Luna</b> bumps elbows with teammate Jasmin Braxton May 8, 2008, against Palm Desert. Richard Lui La Quinta Sun

Mark Hicks and Brianna Luna of La Quinta High will both be headed to Division I schools where they will play for the golf and softball teams, respectively. More

La Quinta sports roundup for Nov. 19

The Blackhawk girls finished 13th overall with 354 points Saturday. More

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