Two senior athletes commit to college teams

Posted on March 10, 2010
Posted in Sports, Story of the Day, Top Stories

Written by Nathalie Spita, Managing Editor

The Principal’s conference room was filled with parents, coaches and other family members on Wednesday, March 10, to recognize the achievement of two student-athletes. Seniors Maggie Bermingham and Nikki Clarke were recognized for... Read more »

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Harlowe, Anderson, Velazquez represent Atoms in state competition

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Written by David Hookey, Sports Editor

Fresh off an undefeated season and Patriot District team title, the AHS wrestlers moved on to individual competition at both the regional and state levels. First up was the Northern Region Tournament. The top performances were turned... Read more »

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Atoms go to State Tournament

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Written by Alley Adcock, Sports Editor

After top scores and strong efforts the Atoms maintained an undefeated season but due to inclimate weather, alternative judging practices were used to determine the district standings, causing the Atoms to ultimately place second in... Read more »

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Boys basketball falls in regionals

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Written by David Hookey, Sports Editor

Following a very successful regular season, the boys varsity basketball team headed into the postseason with high hopes. Unfortunately, the Atoms’ play faltered, resulting in early exits at both the district and regional tournaments. “I... Read more »

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Boys Swim Finishes Season 5-2

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Written by Jayran Moridzadeh, Staff Writer

After vigorous workouts and practices, selected swimmers were able to continue on to regionals, and for select members of the AHS swim team, the Virginia State Tournament. The boys swim and dive team ended the season with a 5-2 record,... Read more »

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Majors Top Atoms 48-38

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Written by Jake Barnes, Staff Writer

“It’s sad to see this great season come to an end,” said the obviously disappointed junior point guard Kelly Hughes after the lady Atoms lost to the Mount Vernon Majors on Wed. Feb. 24.  The final score of the game was 48-38. The... Read more »

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AHS Baseball

Posted on March 3, 2010
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Woods takes his first step

Posted on March 2, 2010
Posted in Sports X-tra

Written by Kelsey Knoche, Sports X-tra Editor

As world famous golfer Tiger Woods stepped to the podium at the PGA Tour Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on Feb. 20, no one knew exactly what the 34-year old would disclose. In his 13-minute plus speech, his first public... Read more »

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Mike Scott named head football coach

Posted on February 26, 2010
Posted in Sports, Top Stories

Written by David Hookey, Sports Editor

AHS alum and assistant football coach Mike Scott was named head varsity football coach for the 2010 season today, Feb. 26. Scott will replace the legendary Dick Adams and become just the fifth head coach in AHS’ 56-year school history. “I’m... Read more »

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Rather than practice, Tennis shovels snow

Posted on February 23, 2010
Posted in Sports, Top Stories

Written by David Hookey, Sports Editor

Additional Reporting by Jake Barnes, Staff Writer While most spring sports teams began tryouts on the black top or indoor, the boys tennis team was outside shoveling their tennis courts. “We’ve been out there shoveling since last... Read more »

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