Kalin Turner

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Imperial wraps strong season with league title, playoff run

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

IMPERIAL— During the 2024-25 season, the Lady Tigers completed their time on the field with a total of 22 wins and seven losses while maintaining an 11-1 league record, placing them first in the Imperial Valley League. After league play, the Lady Tigers faced the Cathedral Catholic Dons in their first round of CIF play, where they suffered a defeat, shut out 2-0 by the Dons.
Eagles secure perfect 11-0 record, crowned IVL champs

3 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

CALEXICO— The Southwest High School Eagles traveled to Calexico High School to take on the Bulldogs in a high-stakes match to win the Imperial Valley League (IVL) championship on Tuesday, May 13. The Eagles won 6-2 after a fierce struggle. The Bulldogs took the field with Antonio Gonzalez on the mound. Nico Montano was first to the plate for the Eagles, smacking the ball on a line drive to the outfield.
Southwest Eagles crowned IVL Champs

3 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

CALEXICO— The Southwest Eagles traveled to Calexico High School to take on the Bulldogs in a high-stakes match to win the Imperial Valley League (IVL) championship on May 13. The Eagles won 6-2 after a fierce struggle. The Bulldogs took the field with Antonio Gonzalez on the mound. Nico Montano was first to the plate for the Eagles, who smacked the ball on a line drive to the outfield.
Wildcats fall short against Yellowjackets

3 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

BRAWLEY— The Brawley Wildcats hosted the Palo Verde Yellowjackets for a regular-season baseball game on Friday, May 9, where the Yellowjackets came from behind to defeat the Wildcats 10-8. The first inning was a pitchers’ duel, as both teams failed to drive in any runs. On the mound for the Wildcats was Sergio Garcia, while the Yellowjackets started Drew Wright. The Yellowjackets changed the tide in the top of the second inning, driving in one run off the bat of Demetrius Johnson.
Imperial Tigers take two game series against Lady Spartans

3 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

IMPERIAL— The Imperial Lady Tigers faced off against the Central Spartans for a two-game softball series during the week of May 5 that resulted in a sweep as the Tigers advanced their league record to 9-1. The Tigers stand in second place in the league as they head to the final week of the regular season. During this match, the Tigers took the first game on May 6, defeating the Lady Spartans with a score of 8-2.
Southwest Eagles defeat the Vikings in two game series

1 month ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

EL CENTRO — The Southwest Eagles baseball team faced off against the Holtville Vikings in a two-game series during the week of April 7, where the Eagles managed to sweep their opponents and remain undefeated in league play with a record of 6-0. In their first meeting on April 8, the Eagles secured a dominant 16-0 win. Starting on the mound for the Eagles was Cole Redden, who retired the side in the top of the first inning.
Tight match ends with Calexico triumph over Brawley

2 months ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

BRAWLEY— The Brawley Wildcats hosted the Calexico Bulldogs on Friday, March 28, for a close matchup that swung in favor of the visiting Bulldogs, 5-4. Heading into the top of the first inning, the Bulldogs got on the board first with a towering home run over the right field fence by Randy Baez. The score remained the same until the bottom of the second inning when the Wildcats headed to the plate. The Wildcats brought in a run with Tate Preece, who tied the game with one swing of the bat.
Palo Verde Jackets sweep the Vikings in 2-game series

2 months ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

HOLTVILLE— During the week of March 17, the Holtville Vikings competed in a two-game series against the Palo Verde Yellow Jackets resulting in a sweep for the Yellow Jackets, thus securing two conference victories. With these two victories, the Yellow Jackets currently stand in first place starting the season. Starting the game on the mound for the Vikings was junior athlete Bradyn Terrill.
Imperial's young softball players call a new field 'home'

2 months ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

IMPERIAL— Within the city limits of Imperial, young Valley softball athletes participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new softball field on Sunday, March 23, which will be home to the El Valle Softball Club. Jeff and Tasha Dickerson, a husband-and-wife duo, supported their daughter and the El Valle team she plays for, helping make the development of this new field possible. Jeff and Tasha Dickerson's names were combined to create the field's moniker, JT Love Field.
ICBH donates $10K to Kennedy Middle School for mental health projects

2 months ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

EL CENTRO— The Imperial County Behavioral Health (ICBH) donated $10,000 to Kennedy Middle School on Friday, March 14, to raise awareness of mental health issues and to help the school support those who have mental health challenges.