Junior Chris Boyle sinks a free throw. Inji Kang’19/Media  The CA boys basketball team closed out its regular season by hammering Northside Christian, 69-31. The Vikings finished their impressive campaign with an 18-4 record.  Behind a fast start from senior Addis Boyd, Academy wasted no time establishing its superiority. Boyd scored 7 points in the…

Sophomore Abby Yakam surges through the pool. Riley Hennessy’20/Media The Aqua Vikes reached the culmination of their season from February 21-Friday 23, with standout state meet performances. Senior Esther Lawrence and junior Jordan Skilken—first to represent the Vikes in Canton—dove in the one meter competition. Both girls left districts owning the top two spots and…

Junior Shelemiah Crockett breezes by her defender. Sarah Neltner’20/Media The Academy girls basketball squad began tournament play on Thursday, February 22, a chance to earn the program’s first postseason win since 2009 on the line. There was a unique energy for the #18 seed Vikes as they hit the road to take on #16 seed…

Senior Josh Pearson drives his opponent into the mat. Riley Hennessy’20/Media On Saturday, February 24, the Academy wrestlers traveled to Madison Plains for the OHSAA Sectional tournament, facing 11 other schools. CA placed 6th as a squad, and the Vikings also saw 5 wrestlers advance to the individual district tournament. Senior Angus Soderberg kicked off the…

Junior David Barren prepares to launch off the starting blocks. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor The CA boys swim team had a superlative 2017-2018 state meet, taking third place overall. On Thursday, February 22, twenty-four swimmers competed in each event, and the top 16 moved on to the Finals on Friday, February 23. After Prelims, the Vikes…

Freshman Campbell Gwin is all smiles after defeating St. Charles. Jacob Rhee’19/Sports editor After defeating St. Charles in the quarterfinals, the CA ice hockey team’s incredible inaugural season came to a close with a loss to Dublin Jerome in the semifinals of the CBJ Cup.  The #4 seed Vikings took on #5 seed St. Charles…

Junior Dalyn DeCree slashes to the paint. Inji Kang’19/Media The CA boys basketball team snapped its 3-game losing streak with wins over Northridge and Watkins Memorial but lost in its rematch with Whitehall, as the Rams clinched a share of the MSL title. Academy traveled to Northridge on Monday, February 12, and uncorked a dominant…

Senior Angus Soderberg grapples for position with his opponent. Chris Heermann The Academy wrestlers had stellar placements at smaller meets throughout the week and competed well individually at a larger tournament over the weekend. The Vikes traveled to Thomas Worthington for a tri-meet against New Albany and Whetstone on Tuesday, February 13. Academy’s wrestlers fought…

Junior Jacob Eismann is alone in first. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor At districts on Friday, February 16, the CA boys swim team qualified for states in eight events. The top two swimmers from each district automatically qualify for states, along with the next 25 fastest times. All three relays are among the Vikings’ qualifying events. The…

Coach Michael Hoffman Sr. fires up his team. Miles Razek’20/Staff The CA boys bowling team’s season came to an end on Friday, February 16, as the Vikes competed in the Division 2 Sectional tournament at HP Lanes.  Due to other school commitments and illnesses, the team could not field the eight players necessary to put…