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The student news site of Amador Valley High School

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The student news site of Amador Valley High School

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The Don Squad pose for a photo, decked out in neon to showcase their school spirit for their last game.

Homecoming Game: Closing out with neon spirit

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2023

The Homecoming Game is one of the largest football games of the season. Students flock to the stadium to support the team, watch performances, and enjoy the last home game of the year. “I think because...

Senior Jake Goldsworthy ('24) is celebrated in the Senior Night Game with his family right by his side.

Appreciating our graduating players: Senior night game pays homage to upperclassmen

Julia Evans, Staff Writer October 14, 2023

On the evening of Friday, October 6th, Amador Valley's Varsity Football Team took to the field against Dougherty High School. It was a special occasion as the team celebrated Senior Night, an event dedicated...

During the final quarter, the Dons sprint for the ball in hopes for a game-deciding goal.

A look into the future: Girl’s Water Polo shines in first games of the season

Aakanksha Balachander, Senior Staff Writer September 27, 2023

On Thursday, September 7th, the Amador Valley Varsity Girls Water Polo team played their first home game against California High School, following a strong win against Granada and hoping to lay the groundwork...

The sea of purple and gold supporters cheered on for a win against their local rivals.

Gridiron glory: Amador loses rivalry game in tight upset against Foothill High School

Alyssa Vu and Amelia Tsao September 25, 2023

On Friday September 22, the Amador Dons lost to the Foothill Falcons 7-12, where the crowd was full of students and parents decked out in their spirit wear to support their teams and watch the schools...

Cheering in the night, the crowd of purple and gold cheered in hopes as the team moved down the field to score a touchdown.

Friday Night Lights: Amador Valley Spirit vs. Monte Vista

Anjali Bemarkar, Senior Staff Writer September 19, 2023

As the school year began, Amador Valley hosted its annual Pigskin football game, and it showcased school spirit in all its forms against Monte Vista. Pigskin lives up to its reputation as a highly anticipated...

Using music as medicine can help you in ways that a doctor cannot. It’ll help you through your struggles when nothing else can.

Music as Medicine

Kaylee Simpson, Staff Writer June 1, 2023

Using music as medicine can help in many ways, especially in teens. Music has been used as entertainment in the past, but now people are even using it as medicine to help soothe their minds. There's been...

Students struggle to balance sports and schoolwork as the year progresses.

Student-athletes work on time management and sport-life balance

May 26, 2023

Second semester is coming to a close, and schoolwork is still piling up on students. This is especially true for student-athletes, whose after-school commitments lend them less time for schoolwork.  “Being...

Nate Clinton won the EBAL Player of the Year award in his senior year at Amador Valley High School, earning the award in back-to-back seasons.

Nate Clinton wins Boys Volleyball EBAL Player of the Year

Nadya Carreira and Joseph Chiu May 26, 2023

Amador Valley outside hitter Nate Clinton earned the East Bay Athletic League Player of the Year following his impressive 2022-23 season. This marks the second straight season Clinton has won the award...

A special season for the Dons came to an end on May 16 in the first-round CIF playoff matchup against the St. Francis Lancers.

Amador Valley Boys Volleyball season ends after CIF playoff loss

Nadya Carreira and Joseph Chiu May 26, 2023

The Amador Valley boys volleyball team played their final game of the season against St. Francis High School in the first round of the CIF NorCal State Championship. The Dons had a rough start and put...

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