Mira Bhasin’19 follows through on her bowl. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Staff) The bowling team started its season with a match against Centennial at HP Lanes on Monday, December 4. Unfortunately, both the boys and girls teams fell to the Centennial Stars, 1533-1696 and 1230-1373, respectively. The Striking Vikings didn’t allow the loss to bring them down as…

Jenny L’Hommedieu’19 drives past her defender. (Riley Hennessy’20/Staff) A jam-packed opening week of games was followed up on Wednesday, December 6 and Friday, December 8, as the Vikings challenged Worthington Christian and Grandview Heights, both at the Mack. Grandview Heights got out to a quick and damaging lead against CA. But Academy swung back in…

Jacob Sardo’19 skates with the puck. (Inji Kang’20) The CA hockey team had its first tournament of the year, squaring off against Dublin Jerome on Thursday, November 30, Olentangy Dublin on Friday, December 1, Olentangy Orange on Saturday, December 2, and finally Dublin Jerome again in the third-place game on Sunday, December 3. The team…

Bowling team ready to a hot start of season. (Cc/Wikimedia Commons) Following a strong second place finish in the MSL tournament last year, the Striking Vikings look to bring the team to even greater heights this upcoming season. Academy’s boys and girls teams finished with 5-10 and 1-12 records, respectively in 2016. This year, both…

Wrestlers at practice. (Sarah Neltner’20) After a strong finish in the District tournament last year, Academy’s wrestlers were ready to pick up where they left off. Under the leadership of senior captains Carson Nichols, Josh Pearson, and Angus Soderberg —along with the guidance of Coach Bukky—the Vikes are ready for a great season. The Vikings…

Aiyana Taylor’19 knocks down a free throw. (Charlie Sabgir’20) Coming off weeks of team practice beginning in early November, the CA girls basketball team finally received its first tests of the season. The Vikes clashed with Genoa Christian on Monday, November 27, Groveport Madison on Tuesday, November 28, and London on Saturday, December 2.  The…

Addis Boyd’18 led Vikes with 13 points. (Inji Kang’19) The CA boys basketball team showed flashes of its enormous potential on Friday, December 1, kicking off its 2017 campaign with a 58-55 victory over University School. Both teams came out of the gates swinging. Senior Addis Boyd ripped down rebounds and made several layups, but…

Girls off to a strong season, with 1st and 2nd place wins. (Chris Heermann’18) The boys and girls swim team burst into the start of its season with stellar first meet performances at home on Friday, December 1, and at the Athens Invitational on Saturday, December 2.  Competing against Bishop Watterson in a dual meet…

The CA boys swimmers kicked off their season with a home meet on Friday, December 1 against Bishop Watterson. Senior captain Max Dreisbach led the team to its first record of the season, breaking the 200 freestyle pool record with a 1:43.02. The boys dominated all freestyle events, claiming first or second in each. Standout…

Dorrian Moultrie’19 and Vikes primed for a big year.(Chris Heermann’18/Media editor) After a heartbreaking loss in the District Finals last season, the CA boys basketball team is looking for revenge this year. The Vikings finished with a 19-8 overall record in 2016, but are hungry for even more success. Losing four valuable seniors will be…