Atoms Athletics Recap
Boys Basketball played two pivotal district games this week and came away two big wins to lead into the final week of the season. Tuesday, the Atoms welcome Lewis to Annandale and sent them home with a complete sweep of wins. The varsity Atoms took and early lead and never looked back on the way to rolling the Lancers. Friday evening had the Atoms on the road looking at redemption against TJ. It was a night of execution perfection for the Atoms as they handled TJ on the way to positioning themselves for a top three seed in the district tournament. Next up a date with second place Edison as the last week of the regular season starts Monday.
Girls Basketball had a packed schedule this week with four games in five days due to early inclement weather reschedules. Girls fell to Herndon on Monday and had a quick turnaround to a district showdown with Lewis Tuesday. The game was a back and forth game between the Lancers and Atoms. Unfortunately for the Atoms, the Lancers pulled away in the fourth quarter to get the win. Thursday had the Atoms on a bus to Osbourn where they got up early and often to run away and get the win! Another quick turnaround to TJ Friday evening showed the fatigue from the week that was as TJ ran all over the Atoms to give the Atoms a second district loss for the week. The Atoms return to Annandale Monday evening vs Edison.
Boys & Girls Wrestling competed in their respective National District Championship Tournaments Friday and Saturday. The Atoms advanced several wrestlers to the region championships, highlighted by National District Championship Isaac Readinger and runner-up Jordy Lopez Funes. The Atoms had their highest team finish since pre-Covid, coming in 4th place! The Atoms now prep for the Occoquan Region Championships that will take place Wednesday and Thursday at Fairfax.
Swim/Dive competed in the National District Championships last week. It was a successful night for the Atoms with several Atoms qualifying for the Occoquan Region Championships that took place last night. The Atoms walked away with two National District Champions in James Chilton in the 50 freestyle and Noah Popp in the 200IM. Last night at the Occoquan Region Championships, the boys 200 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay qualified for the state meet. In process of qualifying, both teams set new school records with their swims! The swimmers will now prepare for the VHSL State Championships, February 22 in at the Jeff Rouse Swim Center.
Gymnastics competed in the National District Championships at Mt. Vernon Monday evening. The Atoms had their best performances of the year with Kate Hanlen qualifying for the Occoquan Region Championships in the Bar and Vault events. Kate will perform in the region championship Monday, February 10 at Mt. Vernon.
 Dance Team Shows Out!
Dance team competed at the Brooke Point Invitational last weekend against dozens of other teams around the region. The Atomic Dancers placed 7th in Small Varsity Hip-Hop, as well as each of the seniors earning medals in the following categories: Maddie Lopez –Senior Jazz Solo, Niky Barrios and Kaylee Rivas-Lobo – Senior Lyrical Solo, and Madison Mueller and Calleigh Widjaja – Senior Lyrical Duet.
 Annandale Wins National District One-Acts!
Congratulations to Annandale High School and theater teacher Kylie Murry for their incredible victory at the National District One-Acts competition held at Mt. Vernon on Saturday! The VHSL One-Act Plays competition showcases the creativity and talent of Virginia high school students as they write, direct, design, and perform 35-minute plays. This intense theatrical experience challenges students to explore innovative storytelling and refine their acting, directing, and technical skills, offering a unique platform to shine and share their passion for the arts.
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.
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
Annandale HS Summer Camps
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!
Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net.
Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”.
Payment is due on the first day of camp or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below **Payment link to come!**
Save the dates for our camps below!
Camp Information
Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 16-18, 20 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm.
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 23-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm.
For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.
Wrestling – K-12 - July 7-11 ($120 individual/$200 sibling): This camp is for all ages wrestling camp will spend time developing the skills in all three styles of wrestling, one style each of the first three days. In addition to technique and various games, on the last two days of camp there will be a takedown tournament and individually bracketed tournament! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm.
For questions about Wrestling Camp please reach out to Joshua Damico, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at Josh Damico
Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 21-25 ($225): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm.
For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy or Chelsea Harrison Camp Directors and Varsity Coaches.
Baseball Skills Camp- Aug 12-16, 5pm-7pm ($110, or $25 a session) This camp is designed for 3rd - 9th graders and will be held on the baseball field at Annandale High. Focus will be on preparation for fall season and overall skill development. Camp will be conducted by Annandale High School Coaches and current college baseball players. Camp will run from 5pm-7pm. Questions, reach out to head baseball coach and camp director Kevin Rudd
Multiple Campers - please fill out the form for each child.
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
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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