Atoms Athletics & Activities
Atom Nation,
As we head into our final week before the winter break, we hope that everyone has a safe and happy holidays! Our student-athletes and coaches are working hard to bring success to our athletic programs. We have some exciting home events coming up that we encourage our Annandale community to come out and support! We would like to see our attendance and support for our teams continue to grow!
Just a reminder to check out some of the new items we added to our insider!
- Coaches Corner. Hear from our coaches as they recap their week, give you a glance at what is ahead for their program, or highlight an individuals performance in a recent game.
- Director's Cut. our performing arts directors give you a behind the scenes recap, a preview to their performances, or what's going on in their classes
- Athletic Training Wrap. Our certified Athletic Trainers provide a tip of the week, ways to prevent, or recover from an injury.
Go Atoms!
Annandale Activities Office
Atoms Athletics Highlights
Girls basketball fell in a close game vs Hylton and finish the week off against Wakefield at Home (results to be posted online).
Boys basketball got some much needed rest after 3 games in their first week and returned to action at Wakefield Friday evening (results to be posted online).
The Grappling Atoms wrestlers had a successful week on both JV and Varsity with the Varsity wrestlers coming away with a win over Alexandria City Wednesday evening.
Swim/Dive fell in a close meet vs Falls Church but return to the pool with two meets Friday and Saturday evening (results to be posted online).
Gymnastics continue to improve their skills on the mat!
Indoor Track looks to be competitive this year with many athletes looking towards potential state berths, including state championing Miles Lanham!
We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:
Annandale Atoms Fall All-District/Region/State Recognition
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We would like to recognize members from our Orchestra program who were selected for District Honor Orchestra this fall.
Shalini Vlcan - Viola
Jazzy Tang - Viola
Thein Phan - Viola
Jenna Saykhamphone - Bass
Melanie Lam - Violin
Gear up with Official Atoms Spiritwear
Gear up for another action-packed season with official Atoms gear. You can dress in team-spirited garb on game day and every day with the largest selection of Annandale Atoms apparel at the official Atoms Store. Cheer on your Atoms with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more.
Our online Atoms Shop has items for any occasion. Visit spiritwear.atomsboosters.org to see the latest Atoms gear.
From the Boosters
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There’s Still Time to Purchase Your Atoms All-Season Athletics Pass
The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season home football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!
Visit membership.atomsboosters.org for more information or to purchase your all-season pass online.
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We need your help!
The Atoms Athletic Booster Club needs your help with concession stand coverage. When the concession stand is open the booster club makes money and anytime a parent represents a sports program, that program receives a percentage of the sales! Please consider helping out and signing up below for one of our home events.
Boys Basketball:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahsboys
Girls Basketball:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahsgirls
Wrestling:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahswrestling
Coaches Corner
Check out what our Atom's Coaches are saying about their programs! Each week our coaches will give a recap, provide a look ahead, or recognize a student-athlete.
BOYS BASKETBALL, Jerome McAvoy:
The Boys Basketball program had a much needed bye after 3 games in 4 days last week. We went 2-1 beating Robinson and Bethel Academy. We stayed busy this week raising more than $2,500 for our fundraiser campaign and started our community service project, Readers Are Leaders. Readers are Leaders is a community service program where high students read to elementary school students. We have partnered with Braddock ES for this community service project. We wrap up our week by traveling to Wakefield. Results will be posted on annandaleatoms.net!
Make sure to check us out next week as we travel to Lewis on Tuesday and host the defending state champion Hayfield Hawks in an early season test for the Atoms!
GYMNASTICS, Madison Morella:
Gymnastics took 4th this week at Monday’s meet, beating Mt. Vernon. Isabella Cabrera increased her score on beam, Nevaeh Keramidas increased her score on vault, and Gigi Moquillaza and Kate Hanlen increased their scores on floor. Next Wednesday, the Atoms compete at Lake Braddock.
WRESTLING, Josh Damico:
The JV Grappling Atoms wrestled at Alexandria City 12/5 and showed their progress with everyone claiming at least one win. Outstanding performances include Freshmen Charlie McGinity (106), Isaac Cook (132), Austin Graham (132) and Sophomore Williams Contreras (285) all winning 2 matches. The JV looks to continue showing off their progress at HOME on Wednesday, 12/14 against Oakton and Wakefield and a team TBD.
The Varsity team split their matches against Alexandria City and Wakefield on 12/7. Wrestling against Alexandria City first, the Atoms won 46-26. Sophomore Dom Vejcik (150) and Senior Marcelo Pozo (120) led the way with first period pins. Against host Wakefield the team lost 42-39, the team was lead by Sophomore Jordy Lopez-Funes (165) and Freshman Pascual Aguilar Rodriguez (157). Pascual was named GOAT of the week with a first period pin in his first ever varsity match. The team heads to Sherando HS in Winchester for seven matches in the Andrew Kenney Memorial Duals. Wrestling starts at 1 pm Friday 12/9 and 10 am Saturday 12/10.
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SWIM/DIVE, Carmen Lucas:
Two meets in and Swim & Dive is 1-1 with a tough first week loss to Falls Church and a win last night against Hayfield on both sides. We are looking forward to face off Justice today! Next week is our annual Alumni Night Friday 12/16 vs Lewis HS at 8:30pm at Audrey Moore REC.
Congrats to Nathan Tran on prequalifying for Regionals in dive and the boys 200 medley and 400 free relays for prequalifying as well!
Director's Cut
Get a behind the scenes look at our Performing Arts as they share recaps, a preview to performances, or what is going on their classes!
BAND, Director Tyron Barnes:
The Annandale High School Department of Bands will hold their annual winter concert entitled, Progressions on December 9, 2022, at 7:00pm in the AHS auditorium. The concert will feature the AHS Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
CHOIR, Director Pat Vaughn:
AHS CHOIRS SPREAD THE HOLIDAY CHEER!
Come and spend an evening listening and enjoying the choirs from AHS. Our students will be offering our Winter Concert, Gaudete (Rejoice). will This is one you don’t want to miss!
Over 100 singers, special instrumentalists and even a couple of “surprises” are sure to get you in the holiday mood before we leave for break!
Tuesday, December 13 @ 7:00
Watson Auditorium
Free Admission – ALL ARE WELCOME!
ORCHESTRA, Director Annie Ray
We are excited to announce our first large scale fundraiser of the year! We are partnering with Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt Mochinut to sell mochi doughnuts, Korean corndogs, and yogurt drinks. Students have until Monday, December 12 to sell to the student body (pre-sale and digital payments only) with pick-up of all items on Wednesday, December 14 from 3:00 – 3:30 in the Orchestra room.
You can pre-order food here OR go to Yomie’s and say you’re ordering on behalf of Annandale HS Orchestra: tinyurl.com/orchxyomie
Not hungry? We welcome donations to the program here: tinyurl.com/AHSOrchDonate
THEATRE, Director Katie Brunberg:
Theatre just wrapped their Fall play with great success! This week they start rehearsals for the second show of the season, Firebringer, a winter musical that is sure to make audiences laugh and sing. Firebringer is directed by AHS alumna Amanda Weaver and will be playing January 20th-21st in the AHS auditorium.
We also had students attend an improv competition but results won't be known until after the posting of this insider.
Athletic Training Wrap
Our Athletic Trainers, Ryan Hughes and Kathy Ayers, work really hard behind the scenes of our Athletic events and they would like to share some tips and advice they give the student-athletes at Annandale High School everyday.
TIP OF THE WEEK
“Take a look at the wear and age of your shoes. Most foot problems are due to excessive wear and tear of your shoes or shoes being too old. Shoes that you wear every day should be replaced after 12 months.”
Skip The Line With ETIX
Order your gameday tickets ahead of time and skip the line at the gate. Use the link below to access the Annandale schedule and order your tickets. Game tickets go on sale the day before the event
ETix Calendar
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Live Streaming
Please note that for the last year and a half, Fairfax County Public Schools paid for a countywide subscription for all schools and their communities. Unfortunately, FCPS will no longer be paying these fee. All of our events that take place on our stadium field and in our gymnasium will continue to be streamed live on the NFHS Network, but will now have a pay wall that the consumer will need to pay for.
Prices - $11.99 per month or $79.99 for an annual subscription.
For more information...
NFHS Network - Sign Up
Live Stream
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Weekly Schedule
December 12th-17th
Monday, December 12th
JV Girls Basketball @ Parkview - 6:00pm
Tuesday, December 13th
F/JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Lewis - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
F/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lewis- 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Winter Chorus Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 14th
JV Wrestling Jamboree - Upstairs Gym - 6:00pm
Gymnastics @ South County - 6:00pm
Friday, December 16th
F/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Hayfield - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
F/JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Hayfield - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Swim/Dive vs Lewis @ Audrey Moore - 8:30pm
Saturday, December 17th
Wrestling @ Woodson 10:00am
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