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The Dougherty Valley Wildcats are having an unusually down season but were ready to turn up the pressure against the Dons. Amador came out of the gate winning the draw easily, but a quick turnover saw the Wildcats run straight down the field for a goal. Another bad pass by the Dons over the goalie resulted in an interception. Dougherty Valley would subsequently drive strong and score again. A sloppy draw violation resulted in another quick Dougherty Valley goal to give the Wildcats a 0-3 advantage. The Dons were a bit lackadaisical and it cost them a slow start. The Dons would begin to right the ship with back to back drives by Bella Mayo resulting in goals. Amador would threaten but the Wildcat goalie would earn to saves and send their offense on the attack. Madelynn Riddle would earn her first save, but an unfortunate bounce would give the Wildcats a second chance scoring opportunity, that they would not squander. Lily Manos would check loose Dougherty Valley’s draw win. Amador would reward her effort by cycling the ball back to her for a drive from the right wing to knot up the match at 4-4. Amador would quickly return to offense. Kalenna Johnson’s, then Sam Nimmo’s shot would be deflected by the goalie. Johnson would knock down the goalie outlet pass and return the rock to Bella Mayo who was lurking inside the 8 meter. Mayo wouldn’t be denied to give the Dons their first lead. Amador would have their defense tested once more. Alexis Bayani would earn a knockdown of a pass and exert heavy pressure. Unfortunately miscommunication would result in her colliding with another Don allowing for an easy Wildcat drive to goal. Amador would go on a furious run of goals by Mayo, Mady Sweeney, and Sam Nimmo to close the half at 9-5. Amador closed strong with swift drives and sure penalty shots.

Marley Diligent would open the second half with a curl from X to score her first goal of the match. Victoria Frenz joined in with two back to back drives. Her second drive was particularly sweet. Frenz would receive the ball in the right wing and slide left through the 8 meter as her shot sailed high right into the net. Alex Lovelock picked up her first penalty save of the second half. The sophomore has been doing a very respectable job at goalie with only minimal experience at the position. She was rewarded with solid attack time during the first half. Despite not scoring she proved a solid addition on offense. Good team defense saved a follow up shot attempt by the Wildcats and the transition via Lily Manos was on. Mayo would complete the sequence with a strong drive and goal to give the Dons a commanding 13-5 lead. Amador at this point was in control and would continue to run an efficient offense and stifling defense. The match would close as an 18-8 victory for Amador. Amador did have the challenge of multiple players still injured or recovering from injury. Despite the thin roster, everyone was still hoping that the positive momentum would carry forward to a tough match up against a very good Sacred Heart Prep team next Tuesday.

by Jake Bayani

The boys volleyball team finished the season with a huge win over Foothill. They now move on to NCS. Come out and support the boys when they play James Logan at Amador on May 2nd. at 7:00PM. Show up in Amador colors and be loud and proud.

Fall Sports Information Night
● Cross Country
● Football
● Girls Golf
● Girls Tennis
● Girls water polo
● Boys water polo
● Girls Volleyball

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Amador main gym Important information will be shared in regards to your child’s sport and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the coaches.

Over the weekend the Amador Dons hockey team took on the cross town rivals Foothill Falcons.
The Don’s prevailed with a 6-2 win. After the 1st period it was tied 1-1 with goals from Falcon Andrew Ralston and Don Ryan Coultrip. Foothill took the lead in the 2nd with a goal by Felix Busel. Amador answered with 3 goals that period, 2 by Carter Leong and another by JT Fulmer. The 3rd period would see only the Don’s score, one from Joey Demeo and another from Dante Debenedetto.

Friday May 3rd at 7:00 is Amador Don’s final regular season game & Senior night, honoring the 10 graduates; Clyde Boren, Derek Braaten, Michael Cassetti, Dante Debenedetto, Justin Fulmer, Anthony Goldhawk, Emily Lahrs, Carter Leong, Shai Panaga, Mark Zhao

Come support AV! All games at Dublin Iceland are free!

Lou Cesario at Amador Valley earned his 400th career win as a high school head baseball coach. This makes him the only active high school baseball coach in the Bay Area with 400+ wins. Please welcome me in congratulating Lou Cesario on this tremendous accomplishment. See a video message from Oakland A’s Right Fielder Stephen Piscotty (AV Class of ’09): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f6KU-h3yqHheA92mVbrzrklCRJ1CJpFX/view?usp=drivesdk

Congrats Coach Lou!