Atoms Athletics Recap
Boys Basketball had a full week of games starting with a trip to Philadelphia last Saturday. The Atoms took on a division champion team in Overbrook High School. The game was an intense game that saw the Atoms prevail in the end. The Atoms returned to take on three district opponents and came away with three wins to position themselves for a home district playoff game in a few weeks. The Atoms took care of business Tuesday evening as they held off a resilient Mount Vernon team 66-60. The Atoms traveled to Justice Wednesday and walked out of them gym with a third straight victory. Friday evening was senior night in front an electric packed house! The Atoms held a slim lead early and padded that lead to a double digit margin at halftime. The Jaguars made it interesting in the third but the Atoms put their foot down in the fourth to run away with a 57-38 win. The Atoms take on perennial power Hayfield on Monday.
Girls Basketball played three district games starting with Mount Vernon Tuesday evening. All three teams were swept by the Majors as the Atoms couldn't get anything going on the offensive end to keep up with the Majors. A quick turnaround to Wednesday brought the Justice Wolves to Annandale. Freshman and JV fell but it was a different game for varsity than the night before as the Atoms gave the Wolves all they could handle. The Wolves got up early but the resilience of the Atoms saw the game get cut to five points at the start of the fourth. The Wolves got the win 52-45 but the Atoms played hard throughout and gave the Wolves a game. Friday night was senior night and brought Falls Church to Robert Hardage Gymnasium. The Jaguars separated themselves early and ran away from the Atoms to get the district win. The Atoms return to the court Monday vs Hayfield.
Indoor Track had their final tune-up of the season last Saturday. The Atoms continued to show growth and progression as many Atoms achieved personal best times of the year as the team gears up for the National District Championship Meet January 28-30 at Mount Vernon and Prince George Sportsplex.
Boys & Girls Wrestling grappled on the mat Wednesday in a tri-match at Hayfield. The first match matched the Atoms up with TJ. It was a dominant performance for the Atoms as they ran away from TJ to win 55-21. The second match was a different story as the Atoms fell to Hayfield 49-23. The Atoms are back in action today at Annandale as they picked up a make-up tri match with Robinson and Broad Run. They return home Thursday for their annual "Pack the Pit Night" and senior night as they host Mount Vernon for their final match before the District Championship Meet.
Swim/Dive celebrated senior night prior to warm-ups and kept the celebration going as they dismantled Mount Vernon in the pool. The girls took care of business as they handled the Majors to win the meet 145-117 while the boys left no doubt as they swam over, around, and past the Majors to get a 205-76 win! The Atoms set their sites on the National District Championship Meet next Friday and Saturday at Audrey Moore Rec Center.
Gymnastics rolled onto the mat Thursday evening at Lake Braddock. The gymnast continue to improve on their skills across all events and have on week off before showcasing their talents at the National District Championship Meet on February 3 at Mount Vernon.
Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The first day of tryouts is Monday, February 24
Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, you must have the following two items completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.
Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 21 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 24. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 24 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.
**TRYOUT SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST WEEK WILL BE IN THE FEBRUARY 2 NEWSLETTER**
To learn more about a specific teams' tryout, reach out to one of our spring coaches below.
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
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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 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, February 20, 2025 - **ADDED DATE**
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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