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…

Caroline M. (@academyvikings/ instagram) Field hockey concluded its season on Tuesday, October 22, in a 3-1 loss to Upper Arlington, finish its season with a 12-6 record. The Golden Bears will advance to the fourth round of the playoffs to face Bishop Watterson. The Golden Bears opened the game with a first quarter goal, followed…

Sydney S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) On Thursday, October 16, girls soccer kicked off its postseason with an 8-0 sweep against River Valley, securing them a spot in sectional finals. Starting off strong, leading scorer, Sydney S., dribbled to the goal and found the net four times with Addison M. close behind, kicking in two more goals.…

  On Saturday, October 8, the Vikings faced the Johnnies at Johnstown looking for redemption in the first round of tournament play.  Earlier in the season, the Vikings fell to the Johnnies 3-1, but that loss came without key players, Brandon H. and Brian A. With both back in the lineup, the boys expected a…