Atoms Athletics Recap
Atoms Golf continued to grow from 2023 as the Atoms had their largest roster in some time with 17 golfers teeing it up this year. The Atoms showed great improvement and skill development as it led them to three team wins in 2024. The Atoms had multiple golfers score personal best scores led by sophomore Carter Demers with a career low 37 in a match. The girls were paced by junior girls zone qualifier Sophia Sewall and her personal best round of 38. The Atoms qualified three golfers (Carter Demers, Cole Cardwell, & Quinn Mongold) for the Occoquan Region Championships at Twin Lakes while Sophia qualified for the Girls Region Zone Qualifier. The Atoms graduate two seniors but return six golfers who saw a lot of time on the course this year. The future continues to look bright for the Atoms golf team.
Girls Volleyball had their best season since before COVID. The Atoms won multiple district games this year, highlighted by a dominating 3-0 wins over perennial district powerhouses Edison and Justice. The Atoms showed grit and energy all season that included a three game winning streak that helped propel the Atoms to a sixth place finish in the district. The placement helped the Atoms qualify for the Occoquan Region Tournament and a date with Woodson. The Atoms gave the Cavaliers all they could handle in the match but fell short in their upset attempt. The Atoms were led by first team all district setter Sarah Murphy and second team member Miah Henderson. The Atoms lose three key seniors but return several young players in Esther Jung, Kiley Foster, and the Moreland sisters to go with others that look to keep the Atoms competitive in 2025 and beyond!
Boys Volleyball had a season to remember in their first year of existence. What started out as what will this look like turned into memories that will carry on forever in Atoms Boys Volleyball. It was a balanced season of wins and losses for the Atoms that saw the Atoms win 3 of their final four games to secure the number four seed in the district tournament and a home first round game. The Atoms took care of business defeating Falls Church to lock up a region tournament spot. However, the Atoms were not done yet, as they took down number one seed Hayfield in the semifinals to punch their ticket to the district championship vs TJ and a home region game. The Atoms fell short in the district championship to TJ in an epic five set thriller but hosted Madison in the first round of the region tournament. The Atoms once again showed why they a force this year as they beat the Warhawks 3-1 to move on and face McLean. The Highlanders were too much for the Atoms to bring their season to an end. The Atoms have a lot to be proud of. The Atoms lose several seniors including first team all district player Logan Noyes but return second team district players Jairo Castillo Cardona and Andrew Banks to a team of young hungry players looking forward to 2025!
Field Hockey had another banner year, literally as the Atoms won their second National District Championship in three years. Atoms rolled their way to a 13-4 record, undefeated in regular season National District play, and the number one seed in the district tournament. The Atoms rolled through the tournament winning all three games by a combined score of 13-0 on their way to the National District Championship and the number one seed in the Occoquan Regional Tournament. The last two years saw the Atoms season come to an end vs Robinson but this year would not hold the same result. The Atoms battled throughout the game to win 2-1 and advance to the region semifinals. The Atoms took on Woodson but couldn't overcome a couple early goals by the Cavaliers to bring their season to an end. The Atoms graduate several seniors including first team all district selection Ripley Hotaling and second teamer Anna Pemberton but return first teamers Lilly Flores and Sofia Saavedra to go along with National District and Occoquan Region Player of the Year Callia Uviedo. The Atoms look ready to hang a third banner in 2025!
Football took to the field this year with new faces across multiple positions to start the season. The Atoms may have graduated 40 plus seniors over the last two years but their grit and perseverance were on display early against a schedule that by seasons end saw four teams with a combined record of 29-11. The Atoms played tough against Falls Church but a perfected play in the last minute of the game by FC resulted in a heart breaker. The Atoms took care of business vs Justice and Lewis on the back half of the schedule to notch their first two wins of the year. The Atoms played their final game of the season vs Rock Ridge and held a lead late into the fourth quarter before turning the ball over on downs deep in their territory that gave Rock Ridge a glimmer of light that they took advantage of to steal the game from the Atoms. The Atoms showed drastic improvement from game one to game ten and were led by a several new players this year including senior first team all district running back and kick returner Carlos Alvarez. The Atoms lose other keys position players including QB Noah Lenn, RB Osman Conteh, Bryan Sob, and OL Noel Sanchez. However, they return some tough players including Pascual Aguilar-Rodriguez, Ioannis Prionas, and Adnan Abdul-Haqq among others to a team poised to breakout.
Boys and Girls Cross Country continued to bring out runners this year with many of them achieving their personal best times in multiple races. The Atoms may not have had a dominant runner this year but their team mindset within both programs was great to watch. The Atoms ran with passion and desire to be better with each race. The girls were led by several seniors including the Nagle twins and Angela Salazar who have been key runners in the program but leave it with many young runners poised to showcase their talents. The boys program were led by multiple runners throughout the season and their team finish in the district championship meet to qualify for the region championship meet. The Atoms graduate several seniors that were instrumental in the success in 2024 but return some strong runners including Dosen, Uzokoff, among others to build upon the success.
Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams
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:
Fall 2024 All District and Region Recognition
*All State and some region voting has yet to occur for a few sports*
Purchase your Atoms Pass for
2024-2025
(Updated FCPS ticket prices)
Effective with the start of the 2024-2025 school year all FCPS schools will have consistent regular season, district tournament and region tournament entry fees for general admission. Adults (18 and over) will be $7. FCPS students will be $5. Schools will continue to offer free admission to senior citizens and children under 6. The VHSL sets ticket prices for VHSL State Competitions. Schools are not allocated funding for uniforms and consumable supplies and ticket revenue is the primary funding source for those items.
With the new pricing for tickets for FCPS, The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season passes are a no brainer! The Atoms 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! **UPDATED price change for adults**
To purchase your Atoms Pass click HERE
Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, December 2
Join us on Monday, December 2 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Come and find out how you can get involved and support out Atoms' athletic programs!
Atoms Choir places singers at District Chorus
Annandale Choirs Place 35 Singers in District Chorus
On Saturday, November 9, 55 singers from the choir department at AHS auditioned for a place in District Chorus held. The auditions were held at Mt. Vernon High School. Alongside 650 other students from District X, our 55 students held their own by placing 35 students in one of the two auditioned choirs!
Please join me in congratulating the following students on this great accomplishment:
Treble Choir
Lucy Baboyian, Sylvie Bankester, Alice Banks, Alyvia Banks, Kaira Campos Chanez, Deena Elfaki, Estefani Guzman Moza, Frieda Lamar, Sophie Le, Josie McElveen, Ella McKenna, Nellia Mejia Castro, Elizabeth Porter, Gee Riester and Elvicha Joy Strobel
Mixed Choir
Lina Abuelhawa, Marcella Canniff, Harper Chapman, Ahsley Cruz-Rivera, Nathaniel Dosen, Louise Fitzgerald, Gabbi Fuentes-Quinteros, Colin Hoyt, Christine Mahoney, Jakob McElveen, Drew McKenna, Tyler Miller, Quinn Mongold, Megan Murray, Noah Plank, Finn Sample, Ryan Tran, Josh Vaughn, Sean Visperas, and Basilio Zetino
Annandale Legacy Wall
**Updated picture of the wall below**
Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to those who have walked our halls. We want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall!
To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here
*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*
For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris
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Atoms Chairs for Sale
Looking for a piece of Atoms furniture to add to your house?! Purchase an Atoms chair! New chairs were ordered this summer for events around school and we're selling our old chairs. There is a limited amount of chairs so get yours before they're gone! Price is $60 for one, $100 for two. Contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris to purchase yours!
 Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To obtain your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent or legal guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 630pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent or legal guardian, arrive ON TIME, and remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent or legal guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter.
Patterns for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Learner's Permit Testing at Annandale
Are you 15 and a half years old (or older) and ready to start your driving journey? Annandale High School is offering the Virginia Learner’s Permit Test after school in Room 43 on various Mondays throughout the school year.
Click HERE for more information.
Any questions can be directed to Lizzie McManus
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