Gallery Classic Media Day Preview: Legends Return to Mission Hills

Shadow Hills High School's Isabel Navarro Makes State Wrestling History
We start with some big news from the state wrestling tournament held in Bakersfield. Shadow Hills High School’s Isabel Navarro emerged as the last woman standing from the six desert athletes who participated. After an incredible season, Navarro placed eighth in the state, competing against over 400 of the best wrestlers in California. This impressive achievement puts her on the map, and she’s officially ranked eighth in the state. Congratulations to Isabel and the entire Shadow Hills Girls Wrestling Program for putting the Coachella Valley on the map!

Galleri Classic Media Day Preview
In golf, the anticipation is building for the upcoming Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club, set to take place from March 24th through 30th. This morning, media day for the event gave us a glimpse of what to expect. Tournament director Michelle Delancey shared some exciting details, including the announcement of big-name players such as Fred Couples, Vijay Singh, and Ernie Els. In total, around 78 players, including major champions and legends of the game, will compete on the iconic Dinah Shore Tournament course. The event is not only about world-class golf but also about giving back to the community, with proceeds benefiting local charities in the Coachella Valley. It’s shaping up to be a great week!

Desert Mirage Boys Soccer Championship Controversy
Lastly, in high school soccer news, the Desert Mirage boys soccer team was set to host the CIF championship game against Dominguez from Compton on Saturday. However, due to wind and poor air quality, the game was postponed and moved to a neutral site at Banning High School. The reasoning behind the relocation has sparked some controversy, with Desert Mirage head coach George Chavez expressing frustration over the situation. Despite the politics surrounding the move, Chavez has kept his focus on the game and is determined not to let the external distractions affect his team’s performance. We will bring you the final results later tonight.

That’s it for sports today. Stay tuned for more updates right here on NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk.