(Courtesy/@ca_girlsbball Instagram) Girls basketball set off to augment its two-game win streak on Tuesday, December 2, with a blowout against the Columbus School for Girls—the first win against the Unicorns since November 30, 2021, and triumphing,56-38.  Freshman Nalani C. emerged as Player of the Game, leading with 16 points and beating her previous point totals…

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…

(Courtesy/academyvikings instagram and cavikingswrestling instagram) The wrestling team began its season on Saturday, December 6, competing in the Paul Hackett Classic – Hamilton Township hosted by Hamilton Township, The Vikes placed eighth out of nine teams, scoring 16 points. Freshman Greyson K. placed fifth in his pool as he gots settled into high school wrestling.…

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…

Harper B-M. (Courtesy/@harry.photoz Instagram) The girls soccer team stood arm-in-arm at the center of the Historic Columbus Crew Stadium on Friday, November 7, to accept their silver medals as their fans roared in appreciation. Though the scoreboard read 4–0 in favor of Cincinnati Summit Country Day, the three-time defending champions, the Vikings knew they had…

(Courtesy/Ms. Wilson) The boys and girls cross-country teams capped off an outstanding season on Saturday, October 31, at states in Fortress Obetz, where they competed against the fastest runners in Ohio. Claire C. finished in 21:28 to place 139th, with Livia P. crossing in 21:44 for 149th, and Maryam C. rounding out with a 22:36…

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/@academyvikings Instagram) Girls soccer swept Buckeye Valley on Tuesday, October 20, by three for a spot in the district finals. The game started strong, despite the unexpected rain and wind, with Harper B-M. gaining a lead in the first half with a completed goal. Player of the Match, Allison F., built on this momentum with…

(Courtesy/Flickr) Our boys and girls cross-country teams competed in regionals at Pickerington North on Saturday, October 26, racing for a spot at the state championships. The boys finished 8th out of 23 teams, led by standout runs from captains Dane C., who clocked in at 16:58, and Chris H., who followed at 17:04. Regarding the…