(Wikimedia Commons)  The Vikes quickly returned to business after Winter Break with three matches last week. The first was a rivalry, as Academy suited up to take on the Bexley Lions at HP Lanes on Monday, January 6. The Vikings took home the victory for both boys and girls in this one. Our boys won…

Sandy Doyle Ahern. (Julia DeVore’22/Media) After Adrian Jones’ moving words the week prior, many of us were eager to hear from the next leadership lunch speaker. On Thursday, November 21, Academy students piled into the Trustees Room to hear Sandy Doyle Ahern, who did not disappoint. Ahern is the president at EMH&T, which is a…

Emma Yakam’22 defends ball. (Sari Shocket’22  /Media) On Tuesday, November 5, our girls soccer squad lost to Cincinnati Country Day 4-2 in the state semifinal against Xenia. The Indians netted the first three goals of the game, leaving the Vikes to play catch-up. Katie Schiano’21 knocked the first goal as the first half came to…

Sarah Neltner’20 dodges opposing defender. (Charlie Belford’22/Media)  In a week of triumph for Academy sports, the girls soccer team was no exception, winning the program’s first regional title and advancing to the state semifinals. The first match was on Tuesday, October 29, in a bout with Lynchburg-Clay. Our girls were on the offensive half for…

Sophie Spolter(’22) clears the ball after blocking a shot. (Charlie Belford’22/Media) On Tuesday, October 22, the CA girls soccer team defeated rival Wellington at home in overtime in the district semifinals, 2-1. The squad started off on the wrong foot, with Wellington’s Morosky scoring an early goal for the Jaguars. This was the lone blemish…

Junior Katie Schiano intercepts in West Jefferson match. (Charlie Belford’22/Media) Our girls soccer team handled West Jefferson 4-0 at home in its first round of the district playoffs. The Saturday, October 19, match was headlined by a couple of two goal performances from juniors Olivia Archibald and Katie Schiano. Sophie Spolter ‘22 added three saves…

Sophomore Evie Gee helps score a goal. (Sari Shocket ‘22/Media)  Our girls soccer team went 2-0 this week, earning victories against top-ranked DeSales and Buckeye Valley.  On Monday, October 7, the Vikings pulled off a 1-0 away victory against a higher division team in the Stallions. Katie Schiano’21 scored the lone goal, and Sophie Spolter’22…

Sophomore Mary Kate Prall ready for her next shot. (Sari Shocket ‘22/Media)  Academy girls soccer went 1-1 this week in a pair of competitive games as the regular season winds down. The first was a 1-0 victory on Wednesday, October 2, against rival Worthington Christian at home. Junior Olivia Archibald scored the only goal of…

Senior Annalise Grammel races against CSG. (Charlie Belford’21/Media) The CA girls soccer team had a magnificent week, winning both of their games and celebrating Senior Night before defeating their biggest rivals, the Bexley Lions. Emma Belford, Annalise Grammel, and Sarah Neltner were honored for their dedication to the program. Fueled by this honor, the Vikings trounced…

Sarah Neltner kicks the ball from the 50-yard line. (Andrew Barren’21/Media editor)  CA continued its strong season as it went undefeated against two talented opponents. Our girls opened up the week with a 3-0 trounce over Johnston-Monroe on Monday, September 16. Sophomores Mary Kate Prall scored the first goal, and Emma Yakam netted two. The…