Callista Popp’19 blazes in backstroke. (Chris Heermann’19/Media editor) The girls swimming team hosted its first meet of the week on Friday, December 8, against Delaware Hayes. Academy won the meet opener with Jane Li’18, Abby Yakam’20, Whitney Hannallah’20, and Callista Popp’19 taking the 200-medley relay. Captains Li and Popp continued their phenomenal meet by placing…

Junior Eric Devore swims freestyle. (Inji kang’19) The CA boys swim team rolled into its second week of the season with two home meets on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9. Friday was a duel meet against Delaware Hayes. Jack Campbell’19, Max Dreisbach’18, Mike DeAscentis’ 17, and Eric DeVore’19, started the boys off with…

Aidan Macchia’19 skates up the ice.” (Inji Kang’19/Staff) Hoping to carry the momentum from their tremendous tournament play last weekend, the Vikings faced off against Worthington Kilbourne at Chiller Ice Works on Friday, December 8. The Vikes showed why they are one of the top JV teams in the state, outlasting the Wolves, 10-6.  Despite…

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…