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Desert football teams kick off 2026 season with live action tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Desert football teams kick off 2026 season with live action tonight
Summary

Ten teams are competing in the opening night of the 2026 football season, featuring matchups like Santa Rosa Academy at Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs at Tahquitz. Fans can follow live scoring updates and breaking news throughout the night. Recent Thursday results included Desert Mirage defeating Duarte 16-8 and Hemet topping Palm Springs 37-6, setting the stage for this weekend's games. La Quinta and Coachella Valley are set to make their debuts next week.

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  • •Ten teams playing on opening night of the 2026 season
  • •Santa Rosa Academy plays Cathedral City
  • •Desert Hot Springs faces Tahquitz
  • •Desert Mirage defeated Duarte 16-8 on Thursday
  • •Hemet topped Palm Springs 37-6 in their opener
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Friday night live: Live scoring for all 10 desert teams in action
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