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Esports has been rising in popularity, played with Xbox gaming consoles and gaming PCs.

The Olympics announces new Esports series

Shaan Anderson, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) recently announced a separate Olympic Esports Series this year with the International Sports Federations from June 22 to 25 in Singapore. Professional and amateur...

Atheeth Ravikrishnan (‘24) watches highlights of the UCL quarter-finals between Bayern Munich and PSG.

Champions League clubs that students support around campus

Jaylon Shaghasi, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

The UEFA Champions League, the most watched soccer tournament aside from the World Cup, is a competition in which the best clubs in Europe compete for victory and the UCL trophy. Many students have...

Boys varsity volleyball team defeats Foothill 3-1

Joseph Chiu and Nadya Carreira March 27, 2023

Amador Valley’s boys varsity volleyball team defeated Foothill in four sets on March 21, with a score of 3-1: 25-23, 25-18, 19-25, 26-24. The Dons currently hold first place in the East Bay division...

Amador softball takes the field and are ready to defend.

Swinging the bat forward: Season update with AV Softball

Holly McBain, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

This spring, the softball season starts up and players get ready for another season. To set their expectations for the new season, the players reflect on the last one.  “This season will be better...

Many students sit for prolonged periods of time when completing homework and finishing assignments.

Sitting is the new smoking: How to incorporate movement into your day for better health?

Rishit Agnihotri, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

With technology making life easier, the sedentary lifestyle in America has been on a rapid growth. As a result, people have started to face many health concerns. The ideal posture for humans is to be upright,...

Emma Fuller (‘23) and Angel Akanyirige (‘24) from Amador Valley were rewarded with EBAL All-League First Team mentions.

Amador soccer players earn EBAL All-League team honors

Mia Trejo, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

10 EBAL All-league recognizations for Amador Valley’s soccer players were announced on March 1, 2023: Angel Akanyirige (‘24) and Emma Fuller (‘23) were named EBAL First Team, Brooke Walker (‘23)...

 Students can create their own bracket on the NCAA website (pictured above), ESPN, or Yahoo and many more.

How to build a strong March Madness bracket (tips from an Amador student)

Zayn Razakali, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

Building a NCAA College Basketball March Madness bracket is a grueling task. In the history of the tournament no one has ever created a perfect bracket in the Capital One Bracket Challenge.  Each matchup...

A plant-based diet including vegetables, fruit, and whole grains can have many benefits for both ones health and the environment.

The Power of Plants: How can incorporating plant-based foods into your diet boost your health?

Ian Cha, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Due to environmental, religious, or ethical reasons, many Amador students opt for a plant-based diet, which comes with several benefits for their health and the environment. “The main reason for me...

Matthew Foley(24) takes the plate against his younger brother Aidan Foley (25).

Baseball player Matthew Foley(‘24) return after strong season

Luke Rathjen, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Matthew Foley (‘24) was awarded an honorable mention by East Bay Athletic League in the 2021-2022 Varsity Baseball season. Foley was the only sophomore pitcher to win the award which is only presented...

A baseball jersey representing a team who has been in the league since the first rules were created.

New MLB rules implemented in the 2023 season

Dante Solari, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

The 2023 MLB season is being played this year with three new rule changes after they were approved by the joint competition committee in October of 2022. The new rules include a pitch timer, restrictions...

Ja Morant is the star player on 2nd best team in the west, The Memphis Grizzlies.

Ja Morant on suspension: how this effects the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA playoffs

Emerson Muise, Page Editor March 13, 2023

Memphis Grizzlies’ starting point guard Ja Morant is currently under an immense amount of controversy after pulling out a gun in a Denver nightclub after a game. “I think someone who has been gifted...

Julius Ramos (left) lines up as he prepares to face off against his opponent.

Three Amador wrestlers earn second team All-EBAL honors

Joseph Chiu, Sports Editor March 13, 2023

Three varsity wrestlers at Amador Valley High School earned second team EBAL All-League honors: Julius Ramos (‘23), Jayden Wood (‘25), and AJ Johnson (‘23). Ramos wrestled in the 122-pound division,...

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