Student Athletics and Activities

 

Winter Coach of the Year: Adam Alderton, Indoor Track

Alexandria City High School (ACHS) salutes its Winter Coach of the Year Adam Alderton, the head coach for Indoor Track and Field. Alderton has done more than lead practices and attend events. He has created structure for one of ACHS’ largest teams, ensuring that every athlete—from first-year competitors to state-level performers—feels prepared, supported and challenged to improve.

Under his leadership, this program has grown in organization, competitiveness and culture. He has helped our athletes perform at a high level while also strengthening the foundation of the program behind the scenes—working closely with the booster club, helping coordinate events  and building systems that will benefit the program for years to come.

Most importantly, over the past several seasons, Alderton has been a driving force in moving this program forward—raising expectations, strengthening accountability and creating opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed.

Athletes of the Month

Tobias Damico-Lassman, Swim and Dive

Tobias Damico-Lassman led the Men’s Varsity Swim Team to another historic season while taking it to a new level. He qualified in 10 combined individual and relay state level events. His 2026 season claimed titles on the City, District, Region and State Level in the 50 Free, 100

Free, 200 Free and the 100 Fly. Seeded #1 in the state, Damico-Lassman delivered the finest by being crowned Best in the State at the VHSL Class six State Championship Meet where he won the program’s first men’s individual event swim title in a team record of 49.10.

Rachel Cotton, Swim and Dive

Senior Rachel Cotton, three-time captain and three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP), led the Women’s Varsity Swim Team to another successful campaign for the 2026 season. Cotton led her squad, scoring over 100 points this season. She is the All City’s defending and repeating champion in the 50 Free and 100 backstroke taking gold over Bishop Ireton, St. Stephens and St. Agnes and Episcopal High School. Her legacy will be remembered as a three-time team record holder having competed at the District, Region and State Levels. She won multiple City honors and Women’s Swimmer of the Year.

Alexandria Sportsman's Club Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Athletes of the Month from Alexandria City High School!

• Swimmer Rachel Cotton
• Swimmer Tobias Damico-Lassman
• Diver Kaia Brown
• Diver Karsten Tergaskis Gordan

Your hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence both in competition and in the classroom continue to set the standard for Titan Athletics. This recognition is a testament to your perseverance, leadership and the pride you bring to our school community.

Keep striving, keep leading and keep representing Alexandria with excellence—Go Titans!

Apply Now for an Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Scholarship 

Alexandria City High School (ACHS) seniors are invited to take advantage of two scholarship opportunities from the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club (ASC).

• Marion and Rick Moon Scholarship: ASC will award 20 scholarships to senior student-athletes who plan to pursue a college or university degree.
• ASC Vocational Scholarship: ASC will award two scholarships to seniors planning to pursue vocational or technical education after graduation.

Here are the steps you need to know to apply:

• All applications must be submitted and received to asc2026scholarships@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2026. An email confirming ASC received scholarship applications will be sent to applicants. Submissions will only be accepted from the individual applying for the scholarship.
• Each recipient's scholarship award of $2,500 will be sent directly to their college, university or qualified institution for the 2026-27 school year.
• ASC will notify its 22 scholarship recipients via email by the end of April 2026.
• The ASC 69th Annual Awards banquet is scheduled for Thursday evening, May 21, 2026. Scholarship recipients and their families, friends and coaches are welcome to attend the annual banquet to be held at The Westin Alexandria Old Town located at 400 Courthouse Square, Alex, VA 22314.

Visit the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club website for additional information.

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