Ryan Wahl ’20 serves the ball. (Vaughn Armour’21/Media staff) Entering the week, Academy’s boys tennis team knew it would be facing some of the toughest competition in Ohio. While the Vikings fought intensely despite players’ illnesses, they unfortunately dropped three of their four matches. CA’s slate began with a match against New Albany, the second-ranked…

Girls lacrosse team jogs off the field after a successful Senior Night (Vaughn Armour’21/Media’21) Coming off consecutive losses, the Academy girls lacrosse squad had a chance to bounce back as it hosted CSG on Thursday, May 3. The Vikings did exactly that, trouncing the Unicorns 16-6. With a downpour of rain on hand, CA honored…

Freshman Regan Cornelius bolts around the track. (Courtesy Kristin Sabgir) The Academy girls track team competed in two meets, one they hosted, and the other at Canal Winchester’s Invitational. As CA celebrated its seniors on Monday, April 23, the Vikes also competed in their first individual meet of the season. The girls posted a multitude…

Sophomore Andrew Swartz reels in a pass. (Courtesy of Ben Chiovaro) The CA boys lacrosse team hosted St. Charles on Monday, April 23, yet couldn’t build upon its recent success, losing 7-3. With the rainy conditions playing a factor, both offenses started slowly. The Vikings finally drew first blood on a goal from sophomore Charlie…

Junior Nick Rothmann throws out the runner at first. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media staff) It was another busy week on the diamond for the CA baseball squad, and the Vikes secured three victories in five games. The boys started off the week on Wednesday, April 25, as they traveled to Grandview Heights. Senior Matt Saling took the…

Senior Nick Robie leads the pack. (Chris Heermann’18/Media editor) The CA boys track team burst into the week with an exciting Senior Night on Monday, April 23. In the the Vikes first home meet, they raced against Centerburg and enjoyed low-stress events full of friendly competition. Academy transitioned to tougher contests on Friday, April 27,…

Kiersten Thomassey’20 weaves by defenders. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media staff) Looking to continue its hot streak with a pair of home wins, the Academy girls lacrosse team instead fell to both New Albany on Tuesday, April 24, and to DeSales on Thursday, April 26. The Vikes knew they would be tested from start to finish by New…

Sophomore Rhian Seneviratne tees up a serve. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media staff) Coming off an undefeated week, the Academy boys tennis team was eager to get back on the courts for four more matches. The Vikings were scheduled to square off against Hilliard Darby and Grandview Heights on Monday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 24, respectively. But…

The CA boys lacrosse team went 1-1 in a pair of wars, falling to Licking Valley before edging Hilliard Darby. The Vikings traveled to Licking Valley on Tuesday, April 17, and suffered a heartbreaking 8-7 loss after an impressive upset bid. The squads went back-and-forth to begin the game, but the Panthers grabbed the upper…

Junior Hayden Compton stares down the pitcher. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media staff) After several postponed games due to the weather forecast, the CA baseball team enjoyed four nice days on the diamond this past week, playing five games.  The boys started off their week on Wednesday, April 18, with perhaps the biggest game of the regular season:…