Eric Menq’19 faces off with an opponent. Riley Hennessy’20/Media After a strong showing last week at Kiski Prep, the Vikings were eager to prove themselves at the MSL tournament at Whitehall on Saturday, February 3. Academy fought hard, and even though it fell short as a team, our wrestlers had some fantastic individual triumphs. When…

Aidan Macchia Advances to the Blueline. Inji Kang’19/Media After a streak of great performances from the CA ice hockey team, the Vikes ran into a roadblock when they faced off against a loaded St. Charles squad on Sunday, February 4. The Cardinals’ high flying offense was just too much for Academy, as St. Charles won,…

Senior Ryan Mitchell surveys the floor. Chris Heerman’18/Media editor The CA boys basketball team’s aspirations of a perfect season were shattered on Friday, February 2, as the Vikes fell to arch-rival Bexley, 50-35. Academy still holds a half-game lead in the MSL. Before their clash with the Lions, the Vikings hosted Horizon Science Academy on…

Junior Katie Wunsch celebrates her spare. Julia Gurevitz’19/Media The CA bowling teams’ struggles continued on Tuesday, January 30, as both the boys and girls lost to Hilliard Darby. For the boys, another strong performance by senior Michael Reagan wasn’t enough to top the Panthers, as the Vikes were defeated, 1997-1355. Reagan bowled 303 pins and…

Senior Max Dreisbach swiftly finishes his 100 breast. (Inji Kang’19/Media) The CA boys swim team continued its reign of superiority, with a win in its final regular season meet, as well as a victory in MSLs. The team celebrated Senior Night by making history against DeSales and Madison Christian, on Tuesday, January 23. The Vikings…

Junior Dorrian Moultrie fights for a layup. (Chris Heermann’18/Media editor) The CA boys basketball team continues to mow down its competition, as the Vikings delivered blowout wins over both Centerburg and Worthington Christian. Academy is one of only two remaining undefeated teams in central Ohio, along with Harvest Prep. The Vikes traveled to Centerburg on…

Senior Josh Pearson is in full control. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media) Coming off stunning performances at Academy’s Kevin Michael Invitational, the Vikings were motivated to keep their momentum going into this week. Although the boys fought hard, they couldn’t match the levels of success they had last week. The Vikings traveled to Northridge on Wednesday, January 24,…

Junior Callista Popp swims the backstroke. (Inji Kang’19/Media) The CA girls swim team launched into its stellar week on Tuesday, January 23, with Senior Night against DeSales and Madison Christian. The three seniors honored were Michalea Lai, Jane Li, and Esther Lawrence. The Academy swimmers fed off the energy from the largest student section of…

Senior Skyla Johnson blocks a shot. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) After a stretch of cancellations and lack of match-ups, the Academy girls basketball team jumped back into the groove of things this past week, taking on Delaware Christian, Village Academy, and Bexley. The Vikings battled through the competition with poise and persistence.  The action kicked off on…

Nikki Turley’20 prepares to bowl a strike. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) The Striking Vikings traveled to Tiki Lanes to take on Lancaster on Tuesday, January 23.  Although the boys team lost its match 1520-1784, the Vikes put up a strong effort, led by senior Michael Reagan’s season-high 378 pins in two games. The girls team was faced…