(The following story is republished with permission from the Coachella Valley Weekly, December 15, 2017.) By Lisa Morgan (INDIO) – Few professional sports organizations have more passion for their community than the SoCal Coyotes. Not content with just winning championships, this non-profit leadership organization has become a powerful force for good in the Coachella Valley. On the field, the five-time …

(INDIO) – In a surprise start at quarterback in SoCal’s Run ‘n’ Shoot offense Saturday night, West Alabama star cornerback Ridge Turner stung the Los Angeles Scorpions with six scoring drives on the ground and through the air to earn ‘Player of the Game’ honors – and deliver the Coyotes their fifth championship in five years. As Turner blew by …

(INDIO) – Former 1990 USC Rose Bowl champion and 1991 Los Angeles Raiders first-round pick Todd Marinovich, age 48, will make history when he becomes the oldest starting quarterback on record for the SoCal Coyotes Saturday after a 17-year layoff. The Coyotes host the California Sharks at 7 p.m. at their Shadow Hills Stadium home. After a career riddled by …