Photos: Atoms Shine on Senior Day

While Osborne Park might have come on strong at the beginning of the game on Senior Day at on Saturday, Apr. 30, that early goal was their fleeting moment of glory. The Atoms proceeded to dominate the entire game on a brilliant sunny day as 13 graduating seniors culminated their regular season lacrosse career on the field.

Nine of the seniors have been playing together since their youth lacrosse days, and the trust they gained from those early years was apparent today. 

The brothers Lalande were relentless in attacking their cousin (goalie for Osborne Park) as the two: senior Nick Lalande and sophomore Zach Lalande combined for six of the 16 Atoms goals. Alec Villafanna had a breakout performance at face-off winning 14 face-off opportunities and was aided by the other deadly brother combination senior Nate (committed to West Point) and junior Ryan Miller at middie and attack.

Ryan led the Atoms with four goals and four assists, getting three of his goals off of assists from his brother Nate who also had a goal. The remaining goals were scored by Stephen Craig (two goals) and Alec Villafana, Andrew Risse, and John Oakes with one goal apiece.

The defense was led by Peter Hagan who streaked downfield in the second half for a much anticipated goal after a beautiful assist earlier in the game.

Impressively, every single Atoms player received time on the field today as they ended their season with a notable 9-2 record losing only once in the district (to their nemesis Woodson) and once outside their district to a strong Bullis team.

There is great hope for the season to continue far into regionals as the district tournament commences this Friday. Annandale will host the opening games as a double header with the girls and boys lacrosse team playing back to back.

Recap submission written by Regina Deible. Read more about Annandale High School senior Nathan Miller and his commitment to play at West Point here on The A-Blast website.