Tahoe is being hit by harsh snow storms that are expected to continue into the final weeks of fall. More than five feet may drop on the area, making many skiers and snowboarders excited for the 2022-23...

Finishing with a 15-3 regular season record, a first-ever NCS division title, and a CIF states appearance, the Amador Valley’s Varsity Girls Tennis Team completed an impressive season. Although the team...

In 2010 it was revealed that Qatar, a small country in Asia with a population of 2.9 million would be hosting the biggest soccer event in the world. Given 12 years to prepare, Qatar went to work, transforming...

Going into the professional and recreational sports scene, it can be difficult to determine the ever-changing peak age of its players. Recently, studies have shown that ages can differ by more than 15...

Senior Defensive End Brady Nassar has committed to San Diego State University after decommitting from the University of Colorado Boulder on Dec. 5. Nassar took an official visit to San Diego on Dec. 9.   After...

In early December, swimmer Hayden Tupper (‘23) competed at Junior National Swimming Championships in Austin, Texas, where athletes must reach elite time standards to qualify. As a dedicated swim athlete,...

The Amador Valley girls’ varsity soccer team came up short in their home opener against Foothill High School on Dec. 13 by a score of 1-0. During the 2021-22 season, the Dons tied Foothill 0-0 in...

Amador Valley’s boys basketball team added three new transfer players this past summer. Seniors Cannon DiFraia, Yindja Fungula, and Mateo Jackson have settled into their new school through past connections...

NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals were created on July 1, 2021, which allows college athletes to make money through their name, image, and likeness. Athletes can now make a name for themselves through...

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has been named starter for the San Francisco 49ers after Trey Lance was injured in week two and Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt in week 13. Also known as “Mr. Irrelevant,” Purdy...

Alphonso Powell has taken on many titles since he began working at Amador Valley High School last year. They include coordinator of operations, school administrator, athletic director, mentor, and friend.  Powell...