Koa Rapolla breaks tackles and stays on his feet to score the Indians first touchdown against Claremont in the first round CIF playoff game in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 7, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Koa Rapolla, 8, sacks the Claremont quarterback and would end up running it in for a defensive touchdown in the CIF playoffs in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 7, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Koa Rapolla is The Desert Sun's 2025 football most valuable player. He is photographe at Ralph Watt stadium at Palm Spirngs High School, Calif.., Dec. 2, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Koa Rapolla, 8, scores a 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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