(Lexis Hughes’18 returns a serve. (Inji Kang’18/Media) On Wednesday, October 11, the girls tennis team towered over the Wellington Cougars in a 4-0 win to clinch its spot in the State Final Four as the Central District Champions. The game was meant to be played to decision, but the second singles and doubles game ended…

Khloe Dubinion’18 serves ball. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media)  The Vikings celebrated the career of Khloe Dubenion, the team’s lone senior and its captain on its Senior Night, Tuesday, October 10. The Vikings took to the court with revenge as they faced arch-rival Bexley. Academy lost the first meeting in a heartbreaking 3-2.  With a fantastic defense, the Vikes…

Callista Popp’19 lunges for ball. (Inji Kang’19 /Media) The girls field hockey team finished its regular season this past week with three impressive victories. One win was on their Senior Night, which also honored Coach Anne Horton’s 500th win. Going into Senior Night on Wednesday, October 11, Coach Horton stood at 499 career victories. To…

Vikes in huddle. (Chris Hermann’18/Media editor) After three consecutive blowout victories, the CA football team ran into a roadblock when it traveled to Bloom-Carroll on Friday, October 13. The Vikings remained within striking distance for the majority of the game, but the Bulldogs eventually pulled away and handed Academy its second loss of the year,…

Senior co-captain Nick Watson races on Senior Night, Tuesday, October 3. (Ally Sabgir/Staff) With a third-place finish for the girls and a victory for the boys, the CA cross- country team started post-season with a bang at the Mid-State League meet on Saturday, October 14. Unlike previous races, this meet included fewer runners, which this…

Charlie Mueller’20 runs to grab the ball. (Inji Kang’19/Media) The final week of the boys’ regular season ended in a 3-1 loss against Grandville on Saturday, October 14. The Vikes went into the second half losing 0-2. Even though sophomore Charlie Mueller’s penalty kick shortened the gap to 2-1, the Blue Aces got another ball…

The Vikes line up for the opening kickoff. (Julie Gurevitz’19/Media)   Coming off an emotional win over archrival Bexley on Thursday, September 28, the CA football team looked to stay hot with a win over Columbus East. The Vikings did exactly that, cruising to a 45-22 home victory. Finally back in front of its home…

Tyler Schlonsky’19 kicks the ball away from Grandview. (Inji Kang’19/Media) On Saturday, October 7, the boys soccer team played an intense game against Grandview Heights at MAPFRE Stadium, home of the Columbus Crew. The blackout Academy student section filled the stands, ready to get rowdy and support its soccer team. But the Vikes got off…

Kiersten Thomassey’20 recieves a pass. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media) After a 7-0 win over archrival Bexley on Thursday, September 28, the Academy field hockey team flexed its muscles again, shutting out two more tough opponents. On Wednesday, October 4, the Vikings played Olentangy Orange at home. CA cruised to a 4-0 win with goals scored by Charlotte…

Alex Graham’20 fires a forehand. (Julia Gurevitz/Media) Riding a wave of momentum, the girls tennis team traveled to Upper Arlington on Monday, October 2, to take on the Golden Bears. The Vikes defeated UA 4-1, and looked forward to returning home to finish the regular season. Academy faced its toughest opponent of the year against…