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Rancho Mirage opens football season with win over Yucca Valley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Rancho Mirage opens football season with win over Yucca Valley
Summary

Rancho Mirage High School kicked off the 2026 football season with a 19-7 victory against Yucca Valley on August 21. The Rattlers, who endured a challenging previous season finishing last in the Desert Empire League, showcased a strong defense, intercepting three passes in the first half. Jadarius Hester contributed significantly with two touchdown receptions, while Reid Keane sealed the win with a late touchdown. In response, Yucca Valley's offense struggled, with star receiver Aiden Pope held without a touchdown.

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  • •Rancho Mirage won 19-7 against Yucca Valley on August 21.
  • •Jadarius Hester caught two touchdown passes for the Rattlers.
  • •Rancho Mirage defense intercepted three passes in the first half.
  • •Reid Keane scored a touchdown with 19 seconds left in the game.
  • •Yucca Valley struggled to utilize star receiver Aiden Pope effectively.
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  • 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Rancho Mirage shows turnaround already under way, stuffs Yucca Valley
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After finishing the year with five straight losses in 2025, a young Rancho Mirage team used a stifling defense to turn back Yucca Valley

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