Javier Guerrero

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Pastel décor adorned Bucklin Park during the 2025 edition of the city’s Easter Eggstravaganza, held in El Centro on Saturday, April 12. From pink and baby blue sundresses to mint-green polo shirts, community members crossed paths with orange track-suit clad park usuals en route to their desired location. When triple-digit temperatures were projected for the day's festivities, event-goers were welcomed by an overcast, mid-80s morning.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO— Padres baseball is not only the best in the West right now but also dominating MLB bragging rights with a 13-3 record — the best in baseball. After pulling off an 8-7 comeback victory in the final game of the Chicago Cubs series, San Diego rallied to win five of its next six games. The Friars opened the season with a four-game sweep over Atlanta, followed by a three-game sweep against Cleveland, but then dropped their only series so far, losing 2-1 to Chicago.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Brawley baseball traveled to Sparta for the second half of their two-game series, where the Wildcats blanked Big Blue in El Centro, Friday, April 11. After two full innings of a pitchers' duel between Central’s Nico Viesca and Brawley’s Sergio Garcia, the Wildcats struck in the top of the third inning. Matt Gutierrez led off the inning for Brawley and reached base after drawing a walk. Bryan Vital batted next for the Wildcats.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — The Central boys' tennis squad went one-for-two on the week with a road win over Brawley and a home loss versus Vincent Memorial. The Spartans have not been able to get over the hump with VM, as the Scots swept Central in IVL play. Sparta was able to get the best of B-town twice this season for an IVL sweep over the Wildcats. (14-4) over Brawley (singles)(C) Juan Carlos Mariscal Camacho defeated (B) Edgar Velasquez 6-3. (C) Rafael Cantua defeated (B) Mathieu Senkel 6-0.

2 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

IMPERIAL— Tiger territory hit the trifecta as three student-athletes signed to play football at the next level in front of their peers in the Imperial High School multipurpose room Monday, April 7. Julian Jimenez, Darian Romo, and Jayden Ayala were all celebrated by friends, family, coaches, and teachers. Tigers head football coach David Shaw welcomed the student body. Julian Jimenez (JJ), a linebacker, signed with Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.