Clara S. (Courtesy CA Flickr

On Wednesday, December 12, the girls swim team welcomed Bishop Watterson, Fairfield Union, and Licking Heights for its home opener. The Vikes showed up, beating the Hornets 112-49 and the Falcons 114-41. Unfortunately, Academy fell short to the Eagles, 62-119. Lillian B. and Olivia L. were key contributors, winning first in the 200-yd free and 100-yd free, respectively. The relay unit of Lillian B., Madelyn E., Olivia L., and Clara S. tallied runner-up in the 200-yd medley and 200-yd free relay. 

The Vikings carried this momentum into Saturday’s meet at The Ohio State University. With a composite score of 183, the team placed 4th out of 20 teams at the Neb Reed Invitational. The relay unit excelled once again, placing second in the 200-yd free relay. Olivia L. took home bronze in the 50-yd free. 

Academy will welcome Pickerington North and Whetstone to its natatorium on Thursday, December 12.