Owen L. and Katie V. skate to their spots before a face-off. (Chang L) The Vikings Ice Hockey team opened its regular season against St. Charles on Friday, November 22.  The game started as a defensive battle for the Vikings before Landon L. found Brady M. in front of the goal. Sadly, the shot went…

Theo F. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Winter sports are here, meaning Academy’s boys basketball will return to The Mack. On Saturday, November 30, the Vikings will travel to take on the Dunbar Wolverines at 2:30 p.m. Dunbar held an impressive 13-11 record last season, considering some of their toughest opponents included Hilliard Bradley and Harvest Prep. Considering…

Gabe D-R. dodges past defenders (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA football team ended its season on Friday, November 8, after falling to Harvest Prep in round two of the playoffs with a final score of 48-9, Warriors.  Academy struck the first touchdown with a pass to Harmon G. to claim the early lead at 7-0. But…

Charlie R. (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team remains on course amid the postseason after winning game-one against Piketon on Friday, November 1, beating the Redstreaks 24-7 under an electric atmosphere. The game started off slowly, with neither team finding any offensive pressure, trading possessions for the entire first and half of the second quarter.…

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…