The La Quinta Blackhawks edged the host Paramount Pirates flag football team by a score of 12-6 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Blackhawks face the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Monday, August 11. La Quinta will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Knights come into the test with a 2-1 record after their 34-0 non-league win over Canyon Springs (Moreno Valley, CA).

With the defeat, Paramount drops to 1-2 on the campaign. The Pirates host Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (Montebello, CA) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league test on Friday, August 15. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 0-0.