Michael T. (Courtesy/ Noah B.) The boys basketball team hosted Grove City Christian for its first tournament game at home on Saturday February 28. Both teams came out strong in the first quarter, trading points, but Academy managed to lead 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings picked up momentum in the…

(Courtesy/@academyvikingsoninstagram)   After the Vikings put a beatdown on the Falcons, 52-20, on Tuesday, February 10 (This was no surprise given their opponents have yet to win a game all season.), the boys hosted Bexley on Wednesday, February 11, and dominated throughout, capturing a 68-40 win that allowed the Vikings to place first in the Central…

Mitch Z. (Courtesy Noah B.)  On Wednesday, February 4, the boys basketball team traveled to Bishop Ready for its first matchup of the week. The Vikings were looking to redeem themselves after losing to the Knights 47-62 earlier in the season. Academy rose to the occasion, outscoring Bishop Ready in every quarter to capture a…

Gabe D-R. (Courtesy @academyvikingsoninstagram) On Friday, January 30, the boys basketball team travelled to Grandview Heights for its only matchup of the week. Both teams came out strong, going back and forth exchanging points, hungry for a win. The Bobcats led by two points going into halftime before the Vikings bounced back in the second…

Will B. (Courtesy @academyvikingsoninstagram)  On Tuesday, January 20, the boys basketball team played Worthington Christian for the second time this season. During the previous matchup the Vikings won 60-40, so Academy was favored to win, and they did not disappoint. The Vikes dominated, beating the Warriors 61-28. Mitch Z. and Jason S. fueled the team’s…

Charlie R. Courtesy @academyvikingsoninstagram On Tuesday, January 14, the boys basketball team travelled to Bexley for its first game of the week. The Vikings came out strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Lions by three points. Bexley bounced back in the second quarter and tied up the game going into halftime. In the third…

Jason S. Courtesy Noah B On Tuesday, January 6, the boys basketball team traveled to Whitehall-Yearling for its first matchup of the week. Both the Vikings and the Rams came out strong and battled for every point, making it a close game. Academy created a 10-point lead in the second half while limiting Whitehall to…

Jason S. (Courtesy Noah B.) On Tuesday, December 2, the boys basketball team welcomed Mansfield Senior for its home-opener. Both teams started off strong as the Vikings and Tygers were neck-and-neck, trading baskets throughout the quarter. Academy led 21-20 going into the second quarter but came out weak in the second period only scoring 3…

Michael T. Courtesy @academyvikingsinstagram Academy’s football team welcomed Nelsonville-York for the Division V Region 19 semifinal game on Friday, November 14.  The Buckeyes and the Vikings exchanged possessions throughout the entire first quarter as neither team penetrated the ball into the endzone. In the second quarter, Nelsonville-Yoke came out strong, scoring a 20-yd passing touchdown.…

Parker S. (Courtesy /@academyvikingsinstagram) On Friday, November 7, the football team hosted Zane Trace for its first playoff game. Both teams finished out their regular season 8-2, making this an even matchup. Zane Trace kicked off the ball, and the Vikings quickly advanced the ball down the field as Michael T. launched a deep ball…