Since he was young, Darsh Shah (‘24) loved basketball. While the sport started off as a hobby for him, basketball eventually became much more than merely a game.  “I wanted to help my community,...

Therapy is considered a valid form of treatment for emotional distress of any kind, whether it be a mental illness or an emotional wound. However, in spite of its effectiveness, it is often stigmatized...

Amador Valley math teacher Kyle Riddle was recently named the 2023 Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse head coach. Riddle played boys lacrosse for Amador Valley during high school and played in his last three years...

Tahoe is being hit by harsh snow storms that are expected to continue into the final weeks of fall. More than five feet may drop on the area, making many skiers and snowboarders excited for the 2022-23...

Finishing with a 15-3 regular season record, a first-ever NCS division title, and a CIF states appearance, the Amador Valley’s Varsity Girls Tennis Team completed an impressive season. Although the team...

In 2010 it was revealed that Qatar, a small country in Asia with a population of 2.9 million would be hosting the biggest soccer event in the world. Given 12 years to prepare, Qatar went to work, transforming...

Going into the professional and recreational sports scene, it can be difficult to determine the ever-changing peak age of its players. Recently, studies have shown that ages can differ by more than 15...

Senior Defensive End Brady Nassar has committed to San Diego State University after decommitting from the University of Colorado Boulder on Dec. 5. Nassar took an official visit to San Diego on Dec. 9.   After...

In early December, swimmer Hayden Tupper (‘23) competed at Junior National Swimming Championships in Austin, Texas, where athletes must reach elite time standards to qualify. As a dedicated swim athlete,...

The Amador Valley girls’ varsity soccer team came up short in their home opener against Foothill High School on Dec. 13 by a score of 1-0. During the 2021-22 season, the Dons tied Foothill 0-0 in...

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...