Shad Powers
Sports Columnist at The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA)
I'm the sports columnist at The Desert Sun. Also I'm tall. Got a unique story idea for sports fans in the Coachella Valley? I'd love to tell it - (760) 778-4627
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1 week ago |
desertsun.com | Shad Powers
The first CIF-SS softball title was handed out in 1974. In the 51 years since, there have been 293 CIF-SS softball championship games across all divisions. None of them have included a desert softball team. That drought ends this weekend. After half a century with no desert finalists, 2025 features two. Rancho Mirage in Division 7 and Cathedral City in Division 8 will both play for a CIF-SS softball trophy this weekend in Irvine.
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desertsun.com | Shad Powers
The Seattle Kraken made a decision on one of the Firebirds' more notable potential free agents Wednesday, announcing that they have extended the contract of John Hayden. The new deal is a two-year, one-way contract extension at $775,000 per year starting with the 2025-26 season, and means Hayden will not enter free agency. Hayden played 20 games for the Kraken last season and 44 games for the Firebirds. A one-way contract hints that plan A would be for Hayden to start the season with the Kraken.
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desertsun.com | Shad Powers
Palm Desert grad Ben Braun had spent two unceremonious years on the Ohio State volleyball team that were marked by injuries, illness and no clear path to playing time, so he decided to do what so many college athletes do nowadays and enter the transfer portal.
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1 week ago |
desertsun.com | Shad Powers
For a second straight year, the Rancho Mirage baseball team had a deep playoff run. For a second straight year, the Rattlers were the last desert baseball team standing. But unfortunately, for a second straight year, their postseason run will fall one step short of the championship game. Rancho Mirage went on the road to Costa Mesa on Tuesday for a Division 6 CIF-SS semifinal at Estancia High School and lost a nail-biter 4-3, ending another remarkable season.
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1 week ago |
desertsun.com | Shad Powers
With the continued success of our spring sports athletes dipping late into May, we decided to have one more round of Athlete of the Week voting. But before we look at the candidates for this week's honor, let's look back at last week's winner. You voted and you chose Xavier Prep golfer Ayden Rosales. Rosales helped lead the Saints to a CIF-SS Division 3 title, with a 2-over-par 74 at Green River Golf Club in Corona. This week's winner, as always, is up to you.
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