Kenji Ito

Palm Desert

Sports Anchor and Producer at KPSP-TV (Cathedral City, CA)

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Articles

Rancho Mirage softball falls to Orcutt Academy in State Regional title game

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) The Rancho Mirage softball team lost 5-1 to Orcutt Academy in the Division 5 State Regional title game on Saturday at Rancho Mirage High School. Despite coming up short, the Lady Rattlers have a lot to be proud of.
Former Palm Desert High School student Travis Adams called up to Minnesota Twins

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KESQ) - Former Palm Desert Aztec Travis Adams was called up to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The 25-year-old pitcher went 3-1, had a 3.43 ERA, and three saves in 41 innings pitched. Travis Adams was the Twins 6th round pick in 2021.
Four fighters from Yucca Valley look to win world title in youth MMA

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) Four fighters from the same gym, the Americana Jiu Jitsu Collective, earned a spot at the 2025 IMMAF Youth World Championships and look to win a world title. The 2025 IMMAF Youth World Championships will be in the fighting style of pankration, which is an MMA-style fight with no strikes to the head. The four fighters from the Americana Jiu Jitsu Collective will all represent Team USA.
Diamond Kings defeat Slugger Squad 6-0 in inaugural Coachella Valley All-Star Baseball Classic

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Diamond Kings defeated Slugger Squad 6-0 in the inaugural Coachella Valley All-Star Baseball Classic at Palm Springs Stadium. Banning's Jake Knesel coached the Diamond Kings, and Palm Desert's Ricky Gingras coached the Slugger Squad. While the score was one-sided, it was the number of errors the Slugger Squad had that put them out of reach. The Slugger Squad had five, compared to the Diamond Kings, who had none.
Cathedral City softball falls to Hueneme in CIF title game

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

IRVINE, Calif. (KESQ) --- Cathedral City softball falls to Hueneme score 1-0 in the CIF-SS Division 8 championship game on Saturday in Irvine at Deanna Manning Stadium. Despite coming up short, the Lady Lions had a historic CIF-SS playoff run in their second playoff appearance in program history.
Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City softball ready for CIF title game

4 weeks ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) Both the softball teams at Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City are only one step closer to their ultimate goal and are ready for their CIF title game. In Division 7, the Rattlers will play Culver City at 1 PM on Friday. In Division 8, the Lady Lions will play Hueneme at 1 PM on Saturday. Rancho Mirage's Journey to CIF title game.
Student Athlete of the Week

1 month ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

Palm Desert second baseman Stevie Hutchinson is this week's student athlete of the week. Stevie Hutchinson really did it all. He not only led on the field with the highest batting average, but also off the field as a captain, cementing his name in the baseball program here at Palm Desert High School. "He puts in the work," head coach Ricky Gingras said. "He has the right mindset.
Student Athlete of the Week

1 month ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

Cathedral City third baseman, catcher, and pitcher Amya Navarro Guzman is this week's student athlete of the week. At Cathedral City High School, there is one word to describe Amaya Navarro Guzman. "She shows leadership that teaches the underclassmen girls how to play, the rules they need to learn, the plays they need to learn, and stuff on the field," head coach Israel Diaz said.
CIF-SS softball second round scores

1 month ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

The CIF-SS playoffs continued Saturday with second round softball. D4: Indio 4, Northview 2 D7: Lakeside 9, Yucca Valley 6 D7: Rancho Mirage 23, Hesperia Christian 10 D8: Cathedral City 15, Bethel Christian 6Here is a schedule of the next set of games, which will be on Tuesday for baseball.
Student Athlete of the Week

1 month ago | kesq.com | Kenji Ito

Indio third baseman/ catcher Clover Cordova is this week's student athlete of the week. Clover Cordova is a name to remember here at Indio High School. She not only plays three sports, but she was selected as the Rajahs girls' athlete of the year. "I've been training Clover since she was about ten years old," head coach Jerri Schlickenmayer said.