Academy’s offensive line (Courtesy/Alex L.) The Vikings prevailed in their conquest to remain undefeated following the annual Charlie David Dinner on Friday, September 8, tallying another home win against the Newark Catholic Green Wave 35-14. Newark Catholic started off hot as its quarterback Miller H. led with an 80-yard touchdown march on the first possession,…

Alicia L (Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Field hockey continued its unbeaten streak last week, with convincing wins against Dublin Coffman and Bexley. The Vikes, now 8-0 on the season, have outscored their opponents by a combined 33-4 thus far.  The Vikes started the week on Tuesday, September 3, with yet another home game, their fifth in a row.…

Haidi S. (Courtesy/ Sunil S.) On Wednesday, September 4, the Vikings hosted Whitehall in a 7 p.m. contest. Academy got off to a fast start and didn’t look back, totaling 13 goals in their shutout against the Rams. Senior Haidi S. led the Vikings with three goals, and Carolina M. and Addison M. each added…

(Courtesy/Yenny T.) written by Katie N. The girls tennis team won its three matches against CSG away on Tuesday September 3, Olentangy Orange home on Wednesday, September 4, and Grandview home on Thursday, September 5, continuing the Vikings 7-win streak.  In their intense match against CSG, the Vikes triumphed over the Unicorns 3-2. Tamanna A.…

Jaxon. C (Courtesy/@academyvikingsoninstagram) written by Caroline M. On Wednesday, September 4, boys golf traveled to Royal American Links to face Big Walnut. Both teams excelled, making the match close, but the Vikes fell two strokes behind the Eagles. Alex S. led with a 35, followed by Jaxon C.’s 40. Sarthak A. and Krish B. both…

Eva L. (Courtesy/Ms. Wilson) The girls golf team was back again this week, competing in two matches. On Thursday, September 5, the team traveled to Raymond Memorial where it secured a dominant victory over Bishop Ready, led by Eva L. with a 37 and Caroline Z. with a 38. Following closely were Claire Z. with…

Grace E. (Courtesy/@academyvikingsoninstagram) On Tuesday, September 3, the girls volleyball team faced off against the Grandview Aces for an in conference matchup, hosted in the Mack. The Vikes came out swinging to start the game, winning the first set 25-13, as the Aces were no matchup for the Vikings as they continued dominating and winning…

Alester X. sprints to finish. (Courtesy/XC Parents) Competing in the Division II race at the Watkins Memorial McGowan Invitational on Saturday, September 7, the boys cross country team achieved eight personal records and four season records. The 5000m-course around a shaded trail and weather in the high 60’s made for perfect racing conditions. Dane C.…

Clara S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The girls cross country team traveled to Watkins Memorial for its weekly contest. The main event was the 5-kilometer race for Divisions 1 through 3, boys and girls. The Vikings raced in D-3 along teams from Worthington Christian, Wellington, Barnesville, and fourteen other schools from across Ohio. The Vikings showed out…

Nick D. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) The boys from Hondros traveled to Whitehall to take on the Rams on Wednesday, September 4. The Vikes came out of the gates firing, taking advantage of the Rams poor defense which resulted in multiple scores in the first minutes. Later in the period, the Vikings offensive attack was back to…