CIF pairings released, 18 valley teams know their path
The CIF announced the playoff pairings for all qualifying boys' and girls' basketball teams, and water polo teams. In all, 18 valley teams made the cut.
- Feb. 12, 2012
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The CIF announced the playoff pairings for all qualifying boys' and girls' basketball teams, and water polo teams. In all, 18 valley teams made the cut.
LA QUINTA — The CIF Division II Southern Section team wrestling championship was held in the valley Saturday, but it wasn't good to valley teams.
INDIO — The Indio High School boys' soccer team kicked up dust at midfield as it celebrated its historic achievements Friday.
PALM SPRINGS — In a town surrounded by mountains, only one team can stand as top rock.
PALM DESERT — Brigitte Crisp's goal helped cap a late-season turnaround that led the Palm Desert High School's girls' soccer team to a share of the Desert Valley League title Friday night.
LA QUINTA — The home of the Blackhawks will be the home of top-quality wrestling today when the 16 best high school teams in Division II convene to see who's the best of the best.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS — The two top boys' soccer teams in the De Anza League put on a playoff-caliber defensive showcase Thursday night, battling into overtime to decide the league champion.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS — Prior to the tip of Thursday night's boys' basketball season finale versus visiting Desert Mirage High School, Desert Hot Springs head coach Christopher Beasley candidly offered to Golden Eagles fans and his outgoing seniors that it had been a tough year.
Bringing his senior leadership to the table, Nick King has been one of the key contributors to this year's Palm Springs High School basketball team.
Nick Wilford is as good as any wrestler on the Indio High School grappling squad.
The Palm Desert High School girls' water polo team is headed to the playoffs next week.
PALM DESERT — The Xavier Prep High School girls' soccer team ended its regular season on an ideal note Tuesday.
LA QUINTA — La Quinta High School boys' basketball coach Jeff Hepner did his best Tom Coughlin imitation, telling his players that they can go into the playoffs and make a run.
Just a sophomore at La Quinta High School, Roy Galvan has taken control of the 108-pound wrestling division in the Desert Valley League.
With one week left in the regular season, this week's lookahead is all about the Desert Valley League races in soccer and basketball where all the action takes place Tuesday and Friday.
RANCHO MIRAGE — Desirae Krawczyk is one step away from reaching the main singles draw at the Childhelp Desert Classic women's tennis tournament at Rancho Las Palmas Resort.
While La Quinta High School won the wrestling regular season title, it was Coachella Valley which was the unofficial winner at Saturday's Desert Valley League individual meet Saturday.
It was a long time coming for the Palm Springs High School girls' water polo team.
LA QUINTA — Going into Friday's game, coach Gary Nadler said his team would need to play inspired for 80 minutes in order to earn a victory.
Indio High basketball player Abram Montoya played Friday night as if he had an angel on his shoulder. During a week in which he lost his grandfather, perhaps he truly did.
INDIO — It was a big night for the Indio High School girls' basketball team, past and present.
LA QUINTA — For the eighth year in a row, the La Quinta High School wrestling team finished the regular season as Desert Valley League champions and undefeated in league play.
INDIO — Three of Indio High School's most decorated female athletes will be honored tonight during halftime of the Rajahs' girls' basketball game when their numbers are retired.
Xavier Prep High School senior offensive lineman Armando Ceja-Lua is headed to UC Davis.
Capping the final home game of his senior year Xavier College Preparatory High School basketball forward Tanner Housken had the shot of his life.
La Quinta High School is poised to win its eighth consecutive Desert Valley League wrestling championship if the team scores a victory tonight against Palm Desert.
The Cathedral City High School boys' soccer team is once again in the hunt for first place in the Desert Valley League.
PALM DESERT — Most of the mystery in the Desert Valley League boys' basketball season was wiped away Tuesday when Palm Springs handed Palm Desert its second league defeat of the season 65-54.
CATHEDRAL CITY — Dancing and chanting in a huddle, the Indio High School boys' soccer team celebrated after tying a school record with its 18th victory Tuesday.
CATHEDRAL CITY — The collective fingernails of Indio High School boys' basketball fans may be getting a little frayed these days.
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