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Above are the list of sports returning and what their they will be allowed to return in.

What sports are back to practicing and competing this February

Casey Chang, Infographics EIC February 23, 2021

Recently Amador has announced which sports are coming back and when. On February 22nd all purple and red tier sports officially returned. Even though we are all excited to watch games and competitions,...

With sports finally returning, cross country is one of the first teams to go back to competing.

Cross country back to racing

Jamilla Zuniga, Page Editor February 17, 2021

Amador’s cross country team returned to racing on Saturday with a dual meet against Monte Vista.  Boys and girls ran separate races with the boys racing at 8:45 and the girls racing at 11:15....

Back to practicing under COVID guidelines, school sports at Amador have had to adapt and thrive to continue preparing for competitions and just to participate in the sports that they love.

AV sports back to practicing: how have they adapted?

Isabella Guerrero, Staff writer February 15, 2021

Over the past year Covid-19 has impacted everyone around the world including high school athletes. School sports and the way they practice are very different from what they were in the pre-pandemic world.  To...

Biden issues new policy that allows transgender women to compete on girls sports teams

Biden issues new policy that allows transgender women to compete on girls sports teams

Arissa Leomiti, Staff Writer February 10, 2021

On January 20th, his first day of presidency, president Biden issued a new policy allowing transgener women to compete on girls sports teams. The order states “children should be able to learn without...

Here Brady holds one of his many Super Bowl trophies for the New England Patriots.

Tom Brady makes it to his 10th Super Bowl

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC February 4, 2021

On February 7th, 2021, Tom Brady will be playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55, marking his 10th ever superbowl to date. He’ll be playing against the Kansas City Chiefs for a chance...

Varsity athlete's may be the ones hurting the most when it comes to the cancelation of sports, but that can't stop them from practicing on their own, and earning that letterman jacket.

Varsity athletes losing their season and their credits

Matthew Carter, Amador EIC January 21, 2021

One of the biggest appeals that comes with participating in school sports is the chance to compete as a varsity athlete. Normally, varsity athletes are able to earn sports credits and get scouted for scholarship...

Teams are playing harder than ever as we get closer to the end of the playoffs and the first ever socially distanced Super Bowl.

Recap of the 2021 NFL playoffs

Matthew Kim, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

WILDCARD WEEKEND In a brand new playoff schedule, twelve teams faced off in the NFL WildCard Weekend, the first matchups of the 2021 playoffs. The playoff games were held throughout the day on Saturday...

Students got together with signs to raise awareness and spread their message.

Amador community participates in “Let them Play” rally to try and get school sports back

Matthew Carter, Amadon EIC January 20, 2021

The “Let them Play” rally was a gathering that recently took place outside of Amador where athletes, students, and parents alike got together to try and spread the word of how much they want their...

A look at Stephen Curry who hit his career high of 62 points against the Portland Blazers.

Steph Curry and his new career high of 62 points in 30 minutes

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer January 20, 2021

The famous and unstoppable Stephen Curry hit his career high of 62 points in 30 minutes during his game against the Portland Blazers.  The greatest 3-point shooter in the NBA played a fantastic game...

School sports are slowly making their comeback through socially distanced practices in school approved sports camps.

School sports back to practicing in camps

Matthew Carter, Amadon EIC January 19, 2021

Slowly but surely, AV sports are coming back to practice. Through district approved camps, athletes are able to practice their sports while socially distancing. Sports that have been practicing in these...

Here's the line up of nominees for the 2020 Heisman award.

Alabama’s Devonta Smith first wide receiver in 29 years to win Heisman

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer January 19, 2021

On January 5th, 2021, DeVonta Smith, a wide receiver for Alabama Crimson Tide, was virtually awarded the Heisman trophy for the 2020 college football season. DeVonta Smith marks the first receiver to...

A vast majority of players chipped in with a tweet, receiving retweets by supporters and their coach.

AV football players reach out to Governor Newsom through Twitter: #LetUsPlay

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC December 11, 2020

The loss of fall sports has been hard on all student athlete’s but one team is doing their best to get their sport back. The football team recently attempted to reach out to California governor Gavin...

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