(Caroline M./Staff) The entire school assembled in the Mack gym the afternoon of Friday, Saturday 29 to prepare for the football rivalry game against the Bexley Lions. Student council busied itself with preparations, and the rally began with words from student body co-presidents Angela H. and Mikey J., who introduced the Vikings, Vlad (Aanav K.)…

Braydn C. (Photo/Ralph Schudel) Field Hockey battled Lancaster on Monday, October 2, on Calin Field. Lauren G. carried the team with a goal in the first quarter after finding an opening in the opponents’ defensive line. Entering the second half, the Vikings maintained its one-point lead over the Golden Gales. During the third quarter, Lauren…

Dane C. and Elliot S. (Abigail Zhao/Staff) Academy hosted its Viking Invitational on Saturday, October 7, bringing home the boys a 1st win and the  girls 4th place. Melanie Q. and Sophie L. ran their season bests of 20:46.16 and 22:12.20 to land a 2nd and 11th, respectively. With times of 26:20.24 and 27:49.82, Elle…

(Patrick W./Staff) Morgan Wallen continued his One Night At A Time World Tour last August with back-to-back shows in Columbus. I went to the second show, which featured opening acts from (Michael) Hardy, and after we bought our tickets, we learned the show would also feature Bailey Zimmerman, Ernest (Keith-Smith), who is also one of…

(Photo/Ralph Schudel) The field hockey team welcomed Upper Arlington to Carlin Fields on Tuesday, September 26, firing off shots in the first half but getting shut down the Golden Bears’ keeper. With six seconds remaining in the first half, Upper Arlington found the back of the cage, making the score 1-0. Entering the third quarter,…

(Photo/Colin H.) Academy fans decked out in white for the Vikes win against Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, September 22.  Before kick-off, the team honored its ten seniors: Justin A., Jack D., Carson J., Mikey J., Tommy J., Greyson T., Nick T., Ryne W., Nick Y., and Jack Y. Academy’s first score came as wide receiver Gabe…

Claire D. for the finish! (Abigail Z./Staff) On Sunday, September 23, Pickerington Central’s Tiger Invitational yielded Academy a girls 3rd place, a boys 4th place, and new personal records. Melanie Q. led the girls in 4th with a season-best 21:10:53, followed by Sophie L. in 13th place with a personal record of 22:29.30. Claire D.…

Gavin M. (Courtesy/Matthew F.) Boys golf won another league title at Denison but came up short in the Bishop Watterson Invite. With postseason looming, the boys look to continue their illustrious history in the postseason with a triumph in the upcoming sectionals and districts On September 20, the team won its 8th league championship in…

Sunil S. and Ryne W. (Courtesy/Colin H.) Fans decked out in neon as cheers echoed through the night for the biggest game of the year on Friday, September 29 against Bexley.  In the first quarter, the Vikes failed to convert a fourth down, but Michael M. intercepted Bexley’s quarterback to regain possession. Running back Greyson…

Haidi S. (Milana B./Staff) The girls soccer team traveled to Bishop Ready on Wednesday, September 27, for a 5:30 p.m. game. After a goal from Ella L. in the first half, the Silver Knights scored three more. Even with Sam W.’s penalty kick, the team could not take back the game, ending with a 3-2…