Matthew Sluka carries the ball for Holy Cross before transferring to UNLV. (Wikimedia) The University of Nevada Las Vegas’s quarterback ,Matthew Sluka, who led the Rebels to their first AP Top 25 appearance ever, announced on September 25 that he was electing to sit out the rest of the season due to NIL disputes with the…

(Courtesy/ Wikimedia Commons) The Heisman Memorial trophy, one of the most coveted awards in all of sports, is given annually to the most outstanding college football player in the country. Past and present greats across the NFL have hoisted it, including Barry Sanders, Tim Brown, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson. Entering the 2024 college football…

Cole S. keeps the ball (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team lost both its first game of the season and the Central Buckeye League title on Friday, October 25, against the Bishop Ready’s Silver Knights, 23-14. Bishop Ready received the first half kickoff and fumbled the ball, allowing the Vikings to take over on their…

Grace E. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Tuesday, October 22, the Vikings traveled to Fairbanks to square off against the Panthers in round three of playoffs. For the first set, both teams were relentless, knowing it is win or going home. Eventually, the Panthers pulled away and claimed the first set 23-25, After the close loss in…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field hockey has been eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of Thomas Worthington, who beat the Vikes 3-0 in regional finals on Saturday, October 26, at Liberty Field. It was a slow day for the Vikes, who struggled to handle the Cardinals offensive pressure. Yet, Academy has had a stellar season, going…

Harper B-M. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 22, Academy’s girls soccer team hosted Buckeye Valley for its first tournament match of the season. Haidi S. led the Vikings in scoring with two goals, and Allison F. and Harper B-M. added one goal each. Academy’s defense held strong, holding Buckeye Valley attackers to a shutout, helping…

(Courtesy/ Sunil S.) Dante R. On Wednesday, October 23, the boys from Hondros traveled to rival Bexley to face the Lions in district semifinals. The first half was uneventful as the two teams began their clash resulting in a 0-0 score. Following this, the second half gave Academy fans plenty to talk about. Less than…

Clara S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The 2024 Girls Cross Country Season officially came to a close. On Saturday, October 26, Clara S. raced in what would become the last meet for the Vikings. Clarsa has run a consistent 21-22 minute 5k. She did not disappoint falling right into her consistent pace. Unfortunately, it was not enough…

Boys lined up to (Courtesy/Claire C.) After finishing seventh in 16:52.7 at the Division II Central District race on Saturday, October 19, Dane C. secured himself a ticket to the regional meet the following weekend. Dane ran Regionals at Pickerington North on Saturday, October 26, with clear blue skies, a crisp breeze, and autumn leaves…

Shapers distributing flyers (Courtesy/ Ms.Bening) On October 31, from 6-8 p.m., Service Boad volunteers sporting their best costumes will visit local homes in Gahanna for the annual “begging for cans” service event. Mr. Morford, who has hosted this event 15 years, will meet students at his house to begin their eventful night. The shapers have…