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Knights' Jesse Rodriguez Wins This Week's NBC Palm Springs and Honda of the Desert's 'Top Play'
Shadow Hills High School quarterback Jesse Rodriguez's touchdown pass was voted the 'Top Play' by the community and is the winner of the $250 from Honda of the Desert.
Each week, the community votes on the top three plays from the week in Friday Night Lights. Here's a look at this week's 'Top 3.'
#3- Xzavier Hernandez's touchdown pass in the Indio game. (Coachella Valley)
#2- Moyses Aguilar's interception in the 'Bell Game.' (Indio)
#1- Jesse Rodriguez's dart hitting the receiver in stride. (Shadow Hills)
Congratulations to our finalists and winner this week!
By: NBC Palm Springs
September 27, 2026
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