Annandale High School Golf Tournament

Welcome back the Annandale High School Golf Tournament for a second year in a row! This years tournament will be held Monday, April 6 at 8:30am at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. You can register your team or as an individual by clicking HERE; To learn more about the event or interested in sponsoring the tournament, click HERE

Still plenty of room for more teams! Sign up today and support Atoms Athletics!

Atoms Winter Season Recap 

Boys Basketball The Annandale Atoms boys basketball team battled through a competitive 2025–26 season highlighted by resilience, improvement, and several key victories. The Atoms opened the year with a dominant 30-point win over Fairfax Trinity before facing tough contests against Fairfax Home School and Lake Braddock. Back at Robert Hardage Gymnasium, Annandale earned an exciting 62–57 victory over Fairfax and later picked up a convincing 69–25 district win over Lewis. Throughout the season the Atoms faced several challenging road matchups against district rivals and regional powers but continued to compete hard, including a strong defensive performance in a win over Mount Vernon where they held the Majors to just 24 points. The team closed the regular season with back-to-back victories over Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson to secure the fifth seed in the district tournament. Annandale’s season concluded in the region tournament at West Potomac after a competitive first half before the Wolverines pulled away. The season was highlighted by individual honors as Nathan Pewett earned First Team All-District and Second Team All-Region recognition, while Jeremiah Nelson was named Second Team All-District, recognizing their strong contributions to the Atoms’ season. The Atoms return several contributors including all district player Esay Ghirmay and a young core of rising juniors looking to contribute.

Girls Basketball The Annandale Atoms girls basketball team showed resilience and determination throughout the 2025–26 season as they competed in a challenging schedule of district and non-district opponents. The Atoms opened the season with tough matchups against Fairfax Home School and Lake Braddock before picking up their first win of the year against Gar-Field. Despite dealing with injuries and missing key players at times, the team continued to battle throughout the season, playing several close contests including a narrow 37–36 loss to Lewis before the holiday break. After winter break, the Atoms continued to compete hard in district play, highlighted by strong team efforts in wins over Mt. Vernon and Falls Church, the latter serving as redemption for an earlier loss. Annandale also celebrated its seniors during the season while continuing to show growth and improvement each week. The season concluded with a trip to Edison for the first round of the district tournament, where the Atoms hung tough early before the Eagles pulled away. Following the season, several Atoms earned postseason recognition, including Matilda Moreland and Fatmata Musa being named Second Team All-District, while Megan Murray received Honorable Mention All-District honors.

Gymnastics The Annandale Atoms gymnastics team showed steady improvement throughout the season, highlighted by strong individual performances and continued growth at every meet. The Atoms opened the year with a second-place finish at West Springfield and continued to build momentum as the season progressed. After winter break, the team traveled to Edison where several gymnasts placed in events, led by Kate Hanlen and Miah Henderson. Hanlen continued to perform well at Lake Braddock as the team prepared for the National District Championship. At the district meet at Mount Vernon, Henderson tied for first on the bars to become a National District Champion and placed third in the all-around, while Hanlen added a third-place finish on the vault. Both gymnasts qualified for the Occoquan Region Championship and represented Annandale well but came up just short of qualifying for the state meet. The Atoms graduate senior Kate Hanlen but return a young core that gained valuable experience and will look to continue its growth heading into the 2026–27 season.

Indoor Track The Annandale Atoms indoor track team showed steady improvement throughout the 2025–26 season as athletes built conditioning early and continued to progress with each meet. Several athletes recorded personal bests at the Montgomery Invitational as the team prepared for postseason competition. At the National District Championship meet at the Prince George’s Sportsplex, a number of Atoms achieved personal best performances, highlighted by Jeremiah Nelson winning the National District Championship in the high jump. Nelson continued his outstanding postseason run at the Occoquan Region Championship by clearing 6’6” to claim the regional title and qualify for the VHSL State Championship. At the state meet in Virginia Beach, Nelson once again cleared 6’6” to win the state high jump title, completing an impressive sweep of District, Region, and State championships and capping off a memorable season for Annandale indoor track.

Wrestling The Annandale Atoms wrestling team showed growth and determination throughout the 2025–26 season as a young roster continued to improve with each match. The Atoms competed in several challenging tri-meets throughout the season, battling district opponents including Edison, Falls Church, Justice, Lewis, and TJ while gaining valuable experience and picking up a win over Thomas Jefferson. As the postseason approached, the Atoms continued to show progress, highlighted by Darling Saravia winning the 145-pound weight class at the Region Zone qualifier. At the National District Championship, Annandale narrowly missed a fourth-place team finish but had several standout performances as Vera Puna and Ana Jenson were crowned National District Champions in their respective weight classes, with Jenson also earning the honor of Most Outstanding Wrestler of the National District Tournament, while Blaise McNeill finished as a runner-up. Puna advanced to the VHSL State Championships in Virginia Beach where he battled hard to close out his career. On the girls side, Jenson and Saravia represented the Atoms at the VHSL State Championships in Richmond, where Jenson competed well and Saravia delivered an outstanding performance, advancing to the state finals and finishing as the VHSL State Runner-Up, becoming the first Annandale wrestler to earn a state runner-up finish since before the COVID era and setting her sights on a state championship next season.

Swim/Dive put together an impressive 2025–26 season highlighted by strong team performances, multiple district champions, and several state qualifiers. The season began with a strong start as both the boys and girls teams defeated Edison in the opening meet and continued their momentum with convincing victories over Justice and Hayfield to remain undefeated early in the year. The boys team maintained its undefeated record through much of the season, while the girls consistently competed at a high level, highlighted by a competitive meet against Falls Church on senior night and a dominant performance against Mt. Vernon. As the regular season concluded, the Atoms turned their focus to the postseason and delivered an outstanding showing at the National District Championship at Audrey Moore. Annandale crowned multiple district champions including the girls 200 medley relay (Samantha Decareau, Melanie Decareau, CC Corbett, Delaney Spencer), CC Corbett in the 200 free and 100 fly, James Chilton in the boys 50 free and 100 fly, Melanie Decareau in the girls 50 free, Samantha Decareau in the girls 100 free and 100 breaststroke, and the girls 200 free relay team of Corbett, Spencer, and the Decareau sisters. At the Occoquan Region meet, James Chilton, Samantha Decareau, and CC Corbett placed in the top five to qualify for the VHSL State Championship, while Melanie Decareau and the girls 200 free relay team qualified by time. At the VHSL State Meet at Jeff Rouse Rec Center in Stafford, Chilton (100 free), Corbett (500 free), and Samantha Decareau (50 and 100 free) advanced to the finals and finished the season as state placers. The girls 200 free relay team of Samantha Decareau, Melanie Decareau, Delaney Spencer, and CC Corbett placed 10th in the state while breaking the Annandale school record with a time of 1:39.05, capping off a memorable season for the Atoms program.

Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship

Each year the Atoms Athletics Booster Club gives out two $1000 scholarships to our Atoms athletes. The scholarships goes to two senior student-athletes who plan to pursue further education after high school. The student-athletes must have a 3.0 grade point average and have played an Atoms Athletic Department recognized sport during their senior year. CLICK HERE to find the application.

The deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2026. 

Guiding the College Bound Athlete Presentation

Are you interested in playing college athletics or want to know more about eligibility? Then save the date of Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm in the auditorium. This is a great informational night for parents and students to learn more about the process of becoming a collegiate athlete. There is no cost and is open to all athletes and parents in grades 8-12. 

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We are starting to complete our winter seasons and several Atoms have already received post-season recognition. Check out the recipients using the link below:

Fall 2025 All District, Region, and State Recognition

Winter 2025-2026 All District, Region, and State Recogntion

** We will continue to update the list as more seasons come to a close **

SAVE THE DATE!!

Annandale High School Physical Night

On Monday, June 1, 2026 Annandale High School will host an opportunity for student athletes to receive a complete pre-participation VHSL physical exam (PPE) that will be valid for all sports for the 2026-27 academic year.

This event will serve as the primary fundraiser for the Annandale Athletic Training Program, which receives zero financial assistance to operate in terms of medical supplies and equipment – we thank you for your support and donation!

Appointments begin at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm – appointments will fill quickly, so please do not delay! Walk-in exams are $60.00, BUT…

…PRE-REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND SAVE $10! ($50 EXAM):

Registration link will come out soon!. Email Ryan Hughes or Samantha Dickie if you have questions.

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!

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

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 22-26th 8:30am-3pm ($150): 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 medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. To register for Olympics Camps, click HERE. For questions about Olympics Camp, please reach out to Christopher Bagot.

Volleyball Camp - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - June 29- July 2 ($120): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their volleyball skills and playing small sided games. Campers will work on improvement and understanding how to play volleyball. Campers will have a 30 minute break from 11:00-11:30am for snacks or eat lunch. Campers should bring their own snack/lunch or purchase items at camp. Hours are 9:00am-1:30pm. To register for Volleyball Camp, click HERE. For questions about volleyball camp please reach out to Camp Director, Girls Head Coach AJ Witkofsky,

Wrestling – K-12 - July 6-10 ($295): Annandale is hosting a 5-day camp with Purler Wrestling Academy! Open to ALL Wrestlers age 7-18; THERE ARE ONLY 100 SLOTS! It is recommended that your child pack their lunch; however, the concession stand will be open during both breaks and will be selling pizza and other items.

Participants will get 20 Hours of Drill time and 40 Matches worth of live competition. These small-group, drill-intensive camps have a proven track record! Camp includes FREE access to the Purler Wrestling Video Series for all those that complete camp ($200 value)!

Purler Wrestling Academy began with Nick Purler whose career highlights include a #1 rank in the country at his weight class; he is the 1994 NCAA All-American, Big 12 Champion, U.S. Open All-American, University Nationals Finalist, Olympic Sports Festival Champion, and was part of three National Championship teams.

To register for wrestling camp, click HERE. For questions about the wrestling camp, reach out to Josh Damico.

Boys & Girls Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 20-24th 9am-4pm ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a t-shirt and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9am to 3pm. We accept early pickups at 8am and late pickups at 4PM. To register for basketball camp click HERE. For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy and Chelsea Harrison

Donate to Annandale Athletics and Teams Annandale Atoms Sports' Fundraiser is to help generate financial support for our programs. Our participants spend many long hours preparing to be the best they can be and are very deserving of your support. Your donations goes to helping our programs obtain the necessary equipment they need to get their seasons up and running!  We appreciate any amount you can give and thank you in advance for your generous support! GO ATOMS!!! To donate click HERE

Spring Sports Pictures

Spring sports pictures were taken on March 5 and 6. To order your pictures use the the information below. Ordering info:

• Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com. 
• Please use code 4542E26 to view your images on the website. 

* Please allow 7 days for pictures to be uploaded *

Track pictures have been rescheduled with a date to be determined.

REDUCED PRICES

Atoms Booster Passes

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! Click the link below to purchase yours today!

25-26 Atoms Booster Pass 

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 give a gift for the holidays! 

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

New Athletic/Activity Registration

Returning Athletes: ALL Families will need to create a NEW ACCOUNT. ONE account per family, where you will be able to register multiple students. Your previous log-in will not work, you must create a new one. Once you create your new account, log-in and register your student for this year.

New Athletes: Please create an account and register for the 2025-2026 school year. You can register for as many sports as you wish.

REGISTER HERE

VHSL Physical Updated Information for 2025-2026

Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for FCPS student-athletes:

• Beginning July 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).
• Beginning May 1, 2025, FCPS student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised April 2025).

New VHSL Transfer Information

ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS by default are INELIGIBLE. More information can be found on the FCPS Website.

The NEW Guardian application process must be started before the transfer students is considered "bona fide".

ALL Transfer students must complete the Guardian application process to be declared eligible.

NO TRANSFER IS ELIGIBLE UNTIL THERE IS NOTICE FROM THE GUARDIAN SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A VHSL CITATION AND POST SEASON ELIGIBILITY.

Athletic Eligibility and Transfer Gateway

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 throughout the school year.

Click HERE for more information.

Any questions can be directed to Lizzie McManus or Morgan Neild