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Fans and teammates of Klay Thompson alike can't wait for him to be back playing the game he loves.

Klay Thompson making his return to basketball after over a year

Evan Garber, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

Klay Thompson will make his long-awaited season debut this January after tearing his Achilles tendon back on November 18, 2020. The predicted dates for his return are the 9th and the 18th.  NBA fans have...

Companies have paid for their names on stadiums from anywhere to hundreds of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions.

The business of naming stadiums

Jacob Paden, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

Most of us, sports fans or not, have heard of Yankee stadium or more locally, Oracle park. But did you know how they get named that or why it is we name things like this? Companies pay for their names...

College coaches receive incredibly exorbitant offers from teams who want them to jump ship.

College coaches leaving their teams for higher salaries and better benefits

Dominic Varner, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

Former head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners Football Team, Lincoln Riley, left Oklahoma to USC with reports streaming that he would be signing a 110 plus million dollar contract along with receiving two...

Brooklyn Harmon ('25) bringing the ball down the field trying to get past the defense.

Behind the scenes of Amador Girls Soccer

Parker Brown, Staff Writer December 18, 2021

The Amador Girls Soccer Program is a place where student athletes can build lasting friendships and continue their passion for soccer. The great environment and coaching staff makes the season greatly...

Colton Cash (‘23) takes a free throw that goes straight through the hoop, making the basket.

Varsity Boys Basketball wins their first home game

Cortney Fiske, Staff Writer December 18, 2021

The Varsity Boys Basketball team recently won their first home game against Washington High School. While many sports have been unable to compete in the past year, players and fans are excited for the...

Amador’s varsity goalkeeper Julian Smith (‘22) defends the goal during warm-up kicks before a match with Dublin High.

Behind the scenes of Amador Boys Soccer

Jack Beresford-Howe, Staff Writer December 18, 2021

Amador’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team is preparing to start a new season, but how are they doing it? From running drills to main game plans, there has been a plethora of strategies the team has utilized...

After rewards the girls feel a sense of accomplishment and pride while they hold their first place plaque.

Amador Competition Cheer team takes home first place at regional competition

Kylie Cancilla, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

The Amador Valley Varsity Competition Cheer team competed at the regional competition at James Logan High School on December 11. They worked hard and brought home two first place plaques for Amador. The...

Shantelle stands with her other competitors at the finishing line podium.

Sophomore Shantelle Tupaz becomes an All-American triathlon athlete

Max Kiyoi, Staff Writer December 12, 2021

Swimming, cycling, and running to the finish line, Shantelle Tupaz (‘24) has been competing in triathlons since she was 7 years old. Growing up triathlons seemed to be a fun opportunity, simply because...

Cross Country runners have to stay in shape even after the season ends because many participate in track & field as well.

Where are fall athletes now?

Renna Popli, Imogen Rogers, Karissa Yeung, and Sarah Yang December 9, 2021

While Amador’s Fall sports seasons have come to end, athletes must keep training to maintain their skills, strength, and be ready for the coming year. Tennis Some athletes keep up a rigorous routine...

The lockout on Major League Baseball will affect the teams and the future of the 2022 season.

MLB has first lockout in over 30 years

Thomas Kim, AVT Editor December 8, 2021

The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expired after 4 years without a solution, causing the first MLB lockout since the 1994-95 season and raising questions regarding the 2022 season.  “I definitely...

Jaclyn LaHa represented Amador at the Northern California Regional Championships with positivity and confidence.

Girls’ Golf represented by Jaclyn LaHa at State Championships

Imogen Rogers, Infographics Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2021

Amador’s 2021 girl’s golf’s final match was played by Jaclyn LaHa (‘23) after an all-around successful season.  “I was really happy with how I finished in the EBAL, NCS, and NorCal Championships...

Brady Nassar ('23) smiles for the camera.

Brady Nassar (‘23) prepares for varsity football and basketball 

Joseph Chiu, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Amador Valley’s star defensive end Brady Nassar (‘23) enters the offseason to prepare for not only the upcoming football season, but the varsity basketball team this winter. Football, however, is...

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