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Cannon DiFraia (#24) stretches out on the floor to warm up for practice. He is one of the three transfers on Amador's roster this season.

Three New Basketball Players Transfer to Amador Valley

Dylan Breen, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Amador Valley’s boys basketball team added three new transfer players this past summer. Seniors Cannon DiFraia, Yindja Fungula, and Mateo Jackson have settled into their new school through past connections...

Boys Basketball Preseason Overview

Boys Basketball Preseason Overview

Jiawen (Sarah) Yan, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

 

Senior athletes practice to be the best that they can so they can earn bigger NIL deals in the future.

How NIL deals affect high school athletes

Shaan Anderson, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals were created on July 1, 2021, which allows college athletes to make money through their name, image, and likeness. Athletes can now make a name for themselves through...

Amador Valley students Mason Lyions (‘24) and Drew Souza (‘24) attend the 49ers game to watch their team’s new quarterback.

Fans at Amador reflect on Brock Purdy’s performances, share expectations for remainder of season

Dante Solari, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has been named starter for the San Francisco 49ers after Trey Lance was injured in week two and Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt in week 13. Also known as “Mr. Irrelevant,” Purdy...

Alphonso Powell decorates his office with sports memorabilia and notes from students.

Alphonso Powell leads Amador athletics as Coordinator of Operations

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor December 13, 2022

Alphonso Powell has taken on many titles since he began working at Amador Valley High School last year. They include coordinator of operations, school administrator, athletic director, mentor, and friend.  Powell...

Attending every practice and every game, Aarav Kakad ('24) works hard as the team manager on the sidelines and in the locker room.

Football manager Aarav Kakad (’24) brings injury assistance, enthusiasm to team

Joseph Chiu, AVT Sports Editor December 11, 2022

Aarav Kakad (‘24) has worked as Amador Valley football’s team manager since the end of the last school year in 2022. He has also assisted in Amador Valley’s Sports Medicine team since 2021, gaining...

Student athlete Anthony Harrington is excited to get back on the field for the varsity team next season.

Freshman varsity football players share their experiences, expectations for new season

Dante Solari, Staff Writer December 11, 2022

With a lack of active players due to injuries, Amador Valley’s football team promoted freshmen players Jackson Visconti (‘26) and Anthony Harrington (‘26) to varsity this fall. They both rose to...

 Many Amador students frequently check the scores and watch recent highlights from their favorite NBA teams.

Which NBA Teams do Amador Students Support?

Atheeth Ravikrishnan, Staff Writer December 11, 2022

75 years and going, the National Basketball Association (NBA) enjoys a large following at Amador Valley High School, and students support many different teams for a wide variety of reasons. With Amador...

The team is proud of their accomplishments and relationships that were formed throughout the year.

End-of-year reflection: Amador Valley football

Joseph Chiu, AVT Sports Editor November 14, 2022

Amador Valley’s football team finished the 2022 season on Friday with a 5-6 overall record and a 1-4 record in Mountain League games. While the team went through ups and downs throughout the year, players...

Season ends for Amador Valley football after NCS playoff loss

Season ends for Amador Valley football after NCS playoff loss

Joseph Chiu, AVT Sports Editor November 13, 2022

Amador Valley High School’s football team lost in round one of the NCS playoffs against Liberty High School by a score of 35-21, ending an eventful season for the Dons.  Despite senior quarterback...

Amador Valley seniors Kevin Albright (#9), Brady Nassar (#8), and Jacob Cazella (#23) lead the Dons out to the field on senior night.

Amador Valley football beats California High School on senior night

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor November 6, 2022

The Amador Valley High School football team clinched a spot in the NCS playoffs last night with a 16-6 victory over the California High Grizzlies on Amador’s senior night.  Due to injuries affecting...

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