Ten football teams open high school action across nine Friday night games

High school football enters Week 3 on September 4, 2026, with nine games scheduled across the region. The marquee matchup features Coachella Valley traveling to Palm Springs in a desert rivalry game. Three undefeated teams, Rancho Mirage, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs, continue their seasons against opponents looking to challenge their 2-0 records. Other matchups include Rialto at Desert Hot Springs, Lakeside at Twentynine Palms, and Yucca Valley at Colton, all scheduled for 7 p.m. starts. Thursday night results saw Notre Dame of Riverside finish with a 44-16 victory over Cathedral City, while Desert Mirage, Serrano, and Yucaipa also recorded wins. The night remains in progress as teams compete to improve their early-season standings.

• 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Live scoring for Week 3 Friday night football games. Follow along!