Desert Valley Blitz

Send us Fan Mail A four-and-two surge meets an undefeated buzzsaw, and suddenly the Desert Empire League feels like a bracket before the bracket. We sit down with Shadow Hills head coach David Palmer to unpack how a four-deep receiver room, a flexible QB plan, and a timely shift to a 3-3-5 defense flipped their Rancho Mirage matchup and set the stage for a heavyweight trip to Palm Springs. If you...

Send us Fan Mail The valley finally gets what it’s been waiting for: league games that feel like November in late September. We start by rewinding a wild week six—Yucca Valley pulling away late behind Aiden Shannon and Clyde King, La Quinta clawing back from 22-0 only to fall in OT, Coachella Valley learning through a one-score loss, and Cathedral City winning hearts with a throwback T formation a...

Send us Fan Mail Coach James "Doc" Dockery of Xavier Prep joins Desert Valley Blitz to break down his team's impressive 4-1 start and analyze Week 5's most thrilling matchups across the Coachella Valley. Despite Xavier's winning record, Dockery reveals the high standards driving his program: "It feels like 1-4 in our locker room because our standards are high." H...

Send us Fan Mail The real season begins when league play starts—everything else is just preparation. This week's episode features special guest Coach Bill Johnson of Coachella Valley High School, who brings his championship experience to break down Week 4 action across the desert. As a four-time DVL champion coach, Johnson offers unique insights into program building, explaining how CV's...

Send us Fan Mail The quarterback position takes center stage in this week's Desert Valley Blitz as we welcome DCA head coach Chris Johnson to break down his team's perfect 3-0 start and analyze the offensive explosions happening across Coachella Valley football. Coach Johnson reveals how his program's integrated youth football system is already paying dividends, with freshmen steppi...

Send us Fan Mail Friday nights in the desert are back in full swing, and Week Two delivered the drama, surprises, and statement performances that make high school football so compelling. The early-season storyline emerging across the Coachella Valley is clear – the Desert Empire League is shaping up to be an absolute bloodbath this season. Every DEL team is showing strength, with Rancho Mirage, Xa...

Send us Fan Mail Football season has arrived in the Coachella Valley, and Desert Valley Blitz delivers a comprehensive breakdown of all the opening week action across local high schools.  The Desert Empire League flexed its collective muscle with Shadow Hills dominating the Mayor's Cup against Indio, Palm Desert looking sharp in their victory over Brawley, and Xavier Prep cruising to a convin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what football looks like through a coach's eyes? Desert Valley Blitz hosts Coach Bobby and Coach Josh pull back the curtain on their decades of coaching experience in the Coachella Valley, revealing how the game transforms when you're calling the plays instead of making them. From their humble beginnings as young coaches (Josh was just 20 when he joined La...

Send us Fan Mail The heartbeat of Coachella Valley football now has a voice! Desert Valley Blitz launches with coaches Bobby and Josh at the helm, creating a much-needed spotlight for the incredible football talent across our region. For years, these veteran coaches have witnessed outstanding athletes and innovative coaching strategies go unrecognized – they're changing that narrative with th...