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The student news site of Amador Valley High School

AmadorValleyToday

The student news site of Amador Valley High School

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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...

Bang Energy was sued by  rival Monster Energy for false advertising of its flagship energy drinks.

Bang Energy loses 293 million dollar lawsuit: how will students be affected?

October 27, 2022

Bang Energy, one of the leading energy drink producers in the country, has filed for bankruptcy after being sued for damages over false advertising of their product. For Amador Valley students and staff,...

Penalties and suspensions have been a widely discussed topic in the NFL thus far.

Inconsistencies in NFL officiating and suspensions: what Amador students think

Andrew Naylor, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Penalties in the NFL are used to keep players in check and ensure their safety. Currently, roughing-the-passer and pass interference calls have been getting a lot of attention, along with questionable...

With increased workloads and coming deadlines, students may feel lost due to stress.

How can students deal with stress?

Andrew Naylor, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

High School students experience stress on a daily basis, and many don’t know how to deal with it. Stress can come from not getting enough sleep, having a pile-up of work, or procrastination. These are...

Scott Garman perfects a dive in preparation for an upcoming meet.

Senior diver at Amador Valley commits to UC Berkeley

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Scott Garman (‘23) recently committed to his dream school UC Berkeley. A current senior at Amador Valley, Garman has spent the last 7 years as a competitive springboard and platform diver. His dedication...

“I do it because I love working with motivated people, and you don’t find more motivated people than athletes. I also love sports and the relationships I build with the kids,” said athletic trainer Diana Hasenpflug.

Lack of funding for high school athletic trainers

Nadya Carreira, AVT Page Editor October 25, 2022

High school athletic trainers across the country are underpaid and overworked. Many have to take on a full-time teacher’s job on top of the 40-hour work week they put in taping and helping athletes recover...

Avoiding ingredients with high amounts of processed sugar is an old trick in the book, but is nonetheless a good one.

How to stay healthy but still enjoy fall treats

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor October 24, 2022

Autumn is often seen as the season of pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple treats. From crumb bars to cookies to tarts, there are hundreds of easy recipes for seasonal desserts. “Some of my favorite fall...

Basketball players have been working out at local gyms together to prepare for the upcoming season.

Amador boys basketball offseason recap

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor October 19, 2022

As winter sports get underway, Amador Valley’s boys basketball team will begin official tryouts on Oct. 31. Players have worked out together since summer break, and their commitment to the program will...

Amador Athletic Trainer Diana Hasenpflug treats a player's injury during a game against Clayton Valley.

Behind the scenes with concussion and injury protocols at Amador

Spencer Thiel and Mathew Dickman October 19, 2022

On Sept. 30, NFL player Tua Tagovailoa was put back into play after sustaining a suspected concussion, only to be more severely injured. The incident has motivated many to reassess concussion protocols,...

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