Giuseppe P. (Courtesy/X-C parents) written by Audrey L. The boys cross country team launched its season at the Pickerington North Invitational on Saturday, August 24.  Sophomore Andy B. led the charge, completing the 5000-meter course in 19:05.40 to secure 57th place. Giuseppe P. was on his heels, finishing 60th at 19:11.60. Junior Henry S. rounded…

(Sean J./Staff) The CA varsity baseball team won its first playoff games this week against Harvest Prep and Utica. Hosting Harvest Prep on Monday, May 13, the Vikings obliterated the Warriors 14-0 in only five innings. Pitchers Dominic D., Anthony P., and Thomas R. combined for 11 strikeouts and 0 hits. The Vikes jumped out…

(Caroline M./Media) Boys lacrosse captured a convincing 8-3 victory over Oakwood on Friday, May 17, earning its a spot in this year’s regional quarter-finals, where they will take on the Blue Aces on May 22. The Vikes defense was dominant against the Lumberjacks, which allowed for the Vikes struggling offense to find its rhythm after…

(Courtesy/Ms. Wilson) Both track teams traveled to Westerville South for the District Championships this past week. The boys claimed 77 points to earn third-place honors. The girls matched with the bronze with a total of 71 points. Zoya A. broke the school record for the 100m hurdles with 16.29 seconds, which beat the record she…

Bebe S. (Courtesy Sunil S.) On May 11, the girls lacrosse team traveled to Gahanna Lincoln to conclude its regular season, picking up a 20-9 victory over the Golden Lions. This win places the Vikes at 12-4. They also finished third in their conference with a 6-1 record. The Vikes were missing goalie, Hannah S.,…

Ian C. and Rowen L. (Melanie Q./Staff) Continuing its postseason play, boys tennis hosted the Division II Central District finals on Thursday, May 16, before competing against Bexley on Friday, May 17, for a spot at states. In singles, Nason L. swept past London and Bexley, securing two 6-0, 6-0 victories. Against another Bexley player…

(Sean J./Staff) Varsity baseball lost four games from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, bringing the season’ record to 10-16. The Vikings hosted Sheridan on Tuesday, May 7, losing 2-4. Academy scored first in the bottom of the 4th, but the Generals scored twice in the top of the 5th and never relinquished the…

Rowen L. (Melanie Q./Staff) Coming in hot on Wednesday, May 8, and Saturday, May 11, the tennis Vikings hosted sectionals for the Division II Central District OHSAA boys tennis tournament. On the first day, first-seeded Nason L. defeated each of his opponents 6-0, 6-0 in singles. He collected easy victories against Beechcroft, Bishop-Hartley, and Marion-Pleasant.…

Boys lacrosse concluded their regular season by winning three straight at home, putting them at 10-7 on the year and 5-4 in the conference. They began the week with an easy matchup against Delaware Hayes. Despite a sloppy start, the Vikes took care of business, beating the Pacers 8-5. Next up was Pickerington North. The…

(Courtesy/Alison C.) On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, the Vikes traveled to rivals, Bishop Watterson, a team who has knocked Academy  out of the tournament multiple times in past years and winner of won the 2023 state championship. The game kicked off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.  The game went back and forth and…