Quarterback Bishop Miller, 9, dives into the end zone for the two-point-conversion to put Palm Springs ahead with just seconds left in their victory over Hart High School in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 7 playoffs in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 14, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Koa Rapolla, 8, breaks through the defense for a first down on Palm Springs final touchdown drive against Hart High School in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 7 playoffs in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 14, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Koa Rapolla, 8, breaks a tackle to score the final touchdown for Palm Springs against Hart High School in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 7 playoffs in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 14, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

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