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…

Terrence O-D. (Patrick W./Staff) On Friday, October 24, the football team welcomed the Whitehall Rams for its final regular season game.  The Rams kicked off to start the game, and the Vikings quickly advanced the ball down the field as Michael T. launched a deep ball to Charlie P. for a touchdown. The Vikings then…

(Courtesy/Seniors advisors) and Caroline M./Staff On Tuesday, October 21, the seniors and their kindergarten buddies gathered in the Dining Hall and paired off to decorate pumpkins, with abundance of supplies, including feathers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, stickers, beads, sharpies, gems, and glue to piece them altogether.  Laughter and conversation filled the room as everyone…

(Charlie R. Courtsey/Caflikr) On Friday, October 17, the football team welcomed Bishop Ready for a gritty CBL matchup.  The Silver Knights kicked the off as the Vikings quickly advanced the ball when Gabe D-R. scored a 15-yd running touchdown on the game’s second play. Both teams bounced back and forth the rest of the quarter,…

Henry P. (Patrick W./Staff) On Friday, October 10, the football team travelled to Buckeye Valley, inching themselves one step closer to earning the Central Buckeye League title. The Vikings kicked the ball off to start and the Barons punched it down the field but failed to make it into the end zone and then responded…

Charlie P. (Patrick W./Staff) The football team hosted Franklin Heights for its Senior Night and Alumni Weekend On Friday, October 3. Franklin Heights kicked the ball off to start the game, and Academy quickly pushed into the red zone. The Falcons defense responded, snagging an interception but struggled to get the momentum rolling on offense…

Parker S. courtesy Patrick W. On Friday, September 26, the football team traveled to Bexley to face the Lions.  Bexley started with the ball but struggled to get things going on offense. In contrast, the Vikings capitalized on their first possession with Michael T. tossing a pass to Gabe D-R. for a touchdown. The Lions…

Gabe D-R. (Courtesy/Caflickr) On Friday, September 16, the football team hosted Worthington Christian for Homecoming Weekend.  The Vikings started with the ball and quickly advanced it down the field, and finished off its possession with Parker S. running the ball in for a 15-yard rushing touchdown. The Warriors gained possession but failed to get into…