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Jacob Cazella (‘23) mentally prepares for football games by listening to music and calming his mind.

Importance of a football player’s pregame routine

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor September 24, 2022

Before a big football game, each player goes through their own pregame routine that is essential to them performing at the highest level and helping the body hold up with enough energy. Football players...

Brady Nassar committed to the University of Colorado Boulder over the summer as a defensive end.

Amador Valley football player commits to University of Colorado Boulder

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor September 24, 2022

Brady Nassar (‘23) announced his commitment to the University of Colorado Boulder on June 30, as a 3-star defensive end. His passion for the game has developed and shaped him into the player he is today. This...

Choudhary has been horse-riding for nearly six years, and started officially competing two years ago.

Taking the reins: Rohan Choudhary (‘24) competes as an equestrian

Carol Xu, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2022

Whenever a teacher asks for one fun fact from each student, Rohan Choudhary (‘24) always answers that he trains in horse riding. People usually react with surprise.  “They’ll be like ‘oh that’s...

Signing up for fantasy football is an easy process, as it's all online. ESPN and Yahoo are the two major leagues.

Fantasy Football season piques interest of students

Kevin Zhu, AVT Page Editor September 19, 2022

Fantasy Football has garnered the interest of fans and the student body alike. Its appeal stems from a combination of strategy, luck, and game knowledge that allows fans to compete and bond with each other. A...

The Amador Dons triumphed over the Granada Matadors 38-10 in Amador's first home football game of the season.

Amador defeats Granada in first home football game

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor September 16, 2022

Amador’s varsity football team defeated the Granada Matadors by a score of 38-10 last night at Walker Field. The Dons improved their record to  2-1 with this first home game of the season.  The...

Students have been enthusiastic about going back to the gym. As school work piles up, working out is a beneficial activity for teens to engage in.

Teenagers head back to the gym

Joseph Chiu and Lexiss Quade Marajas September 10, 2022

Over the last few years, many teenagers have been returning to gyms and working out for their respective purposes. Going to the gym has been a common approach for students to manage the built-up stress...

Amador students and fans look forward to packing the football stadium this season, despite the low number of home games.

Amador to host record-low four home football games this season

Joseph Chiu, AVT Page Editor August 31, 2022

Amador Valley football will enter the 2022 season with four home games, the fewest in school history, excluding the 2020 and 2021 seasons under the COVID-19 pandemic.  For many Amador football players...

Throughout the summer, players and coaches have been regularly attending training camp in preparation for the upcoming season.

Amador Valley High School football camp gets going

Joseph Chiu, AVT Editor August 4, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming 2022 football season, players and coaches have been attending a summer camp since the first week of summer.  “We’ve been in the weight room every day doing strength...

Wearing beads in one's hair is a part of African American culture.

Sports competitions force athletes to remove hair beads

Anish Rao, Senior Staff Writer May 31, 2022

 Many sports competitions are forcing African American athletes and participants to remove their traditional hair beads or else they are banned from competing. Hair beads are an important part of African...

Many athletes are seen on the field everyday conditioning and practicing.

What is senior athlete burnout?

Maddie Cowan, Senior Staff Writer May 30, 2022

Many say that practice makes perfect.What happens though, when there’s too much practice and too little recovery time? Athlete burnout is characterized by a decline in performance, increased fatigue,...

Popular sports drinks like Gatorade can be found at grocery stores globally and are commonly bought by athletes and people who want to feel an extra boost of energy.

The science behind sports drinks

Audrey Combs, AVT Editor May 30, 2022

Before a long run or a workout, many people drink Gatorade or other sports drinks in order to feel a boost of energy for the day. But what many people don’t know is the components that cause you to feel...

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