The CA boys basketball team punched its ticket to the second round of sectionals on Monday, February 27, breezing past Elgin, 69-48. After a full week of rest, the Vikes came out completely energized. They played a suffocating defense and capitalized on the other end, sprinting ahead to a 19-6 lead after the first. Desperate…

(Photo/Courtesy of Mr. Dreisbach) From senior Dylan Warren The air in C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio, was alive. As the swimmers stepped up to the blocks, the noise of the crowd died down from loud conversations to soft murmurs and then to total silence. Teammates gathered behind the lanes…

At sectionals on February 18, the boys ended their season, with junior Michael Reagan placing 52nd out of 169 bowlers. In an exceptional performance for the Vikings, junior Abby Jeffers qualified for districts, by placing in a tie for 46th out of 166 competitors. Regarding this tremendous accomplishment, Jeffers said, “It was pretty cool. Six…

Although the Vikes knew that facing Columbus Africentric, the number one tournament seed and the 2016 division III state champion, was going to be a challenge, they gave it their all in the first postseason game on February 21. Academy put up an impressive 17 points against a team overflowing withcredentials. With a final score…

Academy’s wrestlers competed at Madison Plains on February 25 for the sectional tournament, the first of three meets leading up to states. The top four finishers in each weight class qualify for districts. It was a rocky start for the Vikings with a few early losses.  Their esiliency prevailed as the boys rallied back with…

The wrestling Vikes traveled to Orange High School in Cleveland on Saturday, February 18, to take on many teams at the Audrey Genovese Memorial Tournament. It was another tournament filled with ups and downs. Too many early losses for the Vikes made it difficult for them to bounce back when it came to bracket play.…

Esther Lawrence’18 breaks school and state record. (Photo/Chris Heerman’18/Media Team) The Aquavikes suited up for a long day of successful swimming on Friday, February 17, with the girls placing runners up and the boys landing first place! The team competed against all central district schools, in addition to schools in the other three districts. The…

The CA boys basketball team lost its regular season finale on Friday, February 17, stumbling to arch rival Bexley, 53-48. The Vikes finish the regular season with a 15-7 record and have now set their sights on sectionals. Playing in front of its home crowd for the first time in a week, Academy raced out…

On Wednesday, February 8, the girls bowling team ended its season with a tough 1608-1241 loss to Bishop Ready. In her final match as a Viking, senior Maggie McCann performed at her best, along with juniors Abby Jeffers and Izzy Bettinger  finishing with the top scores on the team. Junior Anna Schuff and freshmen Nikki…

It was senior night for the Vikings on Thursday, February 9, as they faced off in a quad meet against Cristo Rey, Northridge, and Grandview Heights. The night started off with the recognition of senior captains Jeremiah Mills and Anthony Sugar, both of whom are injured and could not compete at this last home match.…