Atoms Athletics Recap
Boys Basketball had a big week of district games. Tuesday was a matchup vs TJ. The JV boys took care of business at TJ while the varsity play at home. Varsity came out cold in the opening quarter to face a 27-7 deficit halfway through the second quarter. A timeout at the four minute mark led to the Atoms putting together a run to cut it to a 29-14 at the half. The second half was a different story as they Atoms came out with pressure and aggressiveness as they battled back to down by single digits heading into the fourth. The last frame saw an incredible back and forth contest, highlighted by an incredible alley oop by Jeremiah Nelson to help spark the comeback. The Atoms took a one point lead into the last two minutes. TJ got a tough basket to go up one. The Atoms were down one with 12 seconds to go but a great defensive play by TJ resulted in free throws to go up three. Noah Lenn's last heave at the buzzer bounced off the rim to secure the win for TJ. The Atoms played region power Hayfield Thursday. The night started off with an incredible buzzer beating win for the Atoms in the JV boys game! Varsity gave the Hawks all they could handle did everything they could to shake off the Atoms. The game was a 10 point game halfway through the third before the Hawks hit a couple three to give themselves some breathing room. The score may have been 62-38 but the score doesn't depict how close the game was. Friday evening, saw the Atoms lead the Eagles 19-15 after one but the second quarter doomed the Atoms, as the Eagles soared to a 69-52 district win. The Atoms play Mount Vernon Tuesday.
Girls Basketball played three games this week due to a makeup. Tuesday saw the Atoms take on TJ. Both freshman and JV were overpowered by TJ as they cruised to the win. Varsity took the floor and got behind early as TJ, put the Atoms away early in the second to take the district win. Thursday was a makeup date with Hayfield from January 3. Freshman and JV played Wednesday and played hard but the Hawks took care of business to get the wins. Varsity played Thursday and battled the Hawks from the opening tip. The Atoms had a cold shooting night as the Hawks pressure and long range shots were falling as they completed the sweep over the Atoms. Not much rest of the Atoms as they traveled to district power Edison Friday. The Eagles got up early and often in all three games as they showed their power to get the clean sweep of the evening. The Atoms return to the court vs Mount Vernon Tuesday.
Indoor Track are at TJ Middle School this afternoon competing as they prepare for the National District Championship Meet the last week of January.
Boys & Girls Wrestling the Atoms girls wrestlers hit the mat last Saturday at Lewis. The Atoms had their first ever girl champion in a weight division when Darling Saravia won the 126lb weight class! Callia Uviedo came up just short in her division as she finished third place to get on the podium. Tuesday, the Atoms traveled to West Potomac to make up for missed matches. The first match pitted the Atoms against Washington-Liberty. The Generals were a little too much across the board as they took the match 49-30. The second match pitted the Atoms against West Potomac. This was a different story as it was a back and forth affair that eventually saw the Atoms get a 41-35 win over the Wolverines! There wasn't much rest for the Atoms as they traveled to Justice to take on the Wolves and Lancers in a pivotal district matchup Wednesday. The first match saw the Atoms dominate the Wolves on their way to a 41-35 win. Next up was against perennial district power Lewis. The Atoms were outmatched as the Lancers cruised to a 55-22 win. The Atoms are in action today in the Atoms Wrestling Tournament at Annandale.
Swim/Dive dove into the pool for their first event since before winter break last night vs Edison. The Atoms had several swimmers compete in new events and turned in impressive times for both teams. The girls fell to a talented Edison team 215-84 while the boys came up just short in 159-140. The Atoms are back in the pool today at Oakmarr vs TJ in a makeup meet from last week.
Gymnastics got back on the mat as they traveled to South County Tuesday. The Atoms had two members compete as two continue to battle injuries. Kate Hanlen and Sylvie Bankester were able to display some of their skills Tuesday in front of the judges. Both continue to improve as they prepare for the National District Championship Meet in a few weeks with their hopes of qualifying for the region tournament. They tumble back onto the mat Thursday evening at Lake Braddock.
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
New Ticket Prices for 2024-25
Effective with the start of the 2024-2025 school year all FCPS schools will have consistent regular season and district 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.
**UPDATED Region Ticket Prices**
In addition, the Occoquan Region ticket prices have changed as well. Team sports, single game events will be priced as follows:
Adults (18 and over) will be $10
FCPS Students will remain $5
All day individual/team tournaments (wrestling, gymnastics, swim/dive) will be priced separately.
**Booster passes are not accepted at postseason events**
Purchase your Atoms Pass
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!
To purchase your Atoms Pass click HERE
Winter Baseball Clinics
Sundays in January & February - Baseball Skills Camp: Annandale Baseball is hosting their Sunday Skills camps starting in January. Each camp will be held in the main and auxiliary gyms at Annandale High School from 9:30-11:00am. Sessions are $25 each or $110 for all 5!
SIGN UP HERE
Atoms Boosters Concession Stand Help
Attention Parents! Volunteers are needed to sell concessions at games throughout the year. We welcome any and all parents to volunteer but when parents of a particular sport work a game, a portion of concessions sales directly benefit that team. If you are not able to help directly at home games, there are many ways you can get involved with the Atoms Athletics Boosters by attending our monthly meetings or being a team liaison. Thank you for your support for Atom’s Athletics!
For questions about concession stand sign ups, contact Odessa Murray.
Girls Basketball Concessions
Boys Basketball Concessions
Wrestling Concessions
Winter Sports Pictures
Winter Sports Pictures: Team and individual pictures for all winter sports occurred on Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6. To order use the information below:
- Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com.
- Please use code 4542E25 to view your images on the website.
- Please note that if your images have not uploaded to the site yet, when entering that code you'll receive a 'Gallery not found' notification. Please allow 7 days after picture day before trying to access your images to avoid any frustration.
NEW ATOMS ONLINE STORE!!
We’re thrilled to share that we have a new Atoms online store! The new store has a variety of brands like Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon, and more. You will find hundreds of different design options, kids and toddler clothing, new accessories, and direct to your door shipping. Grab your gear now and show of your Atoms pride!
ANNANDALE ATOMS ONLINE STORE
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, 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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