If your pre-game snack is made up of foods like potato chips, puddings, or soda, you may not be reaching your full athletic potential. Foods high in sugar or containing caffeine can cause fatigue and dehydration. Pre-game snacks must contain nutrients to help your body reach its highest potential. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source…
On Saturday, November 3, the Academy girls cross country team finished its strong season in 15th place at States. Because of the group’s camaraderie and determination, it is no surprise most of the runners exceeded expectations in their season’s final meet. Sarah Lazarus, a senior captain, said, “We are a super close team. Also, we…
Last Wednesday, October 31, as young kids counted their candy after trick-or-treating and most Academy students finished up homework before heading to bed, the Viking boys soccer squad’s evening had just begun. After a late start to the game, the team took on opponent Mansfield Christian in the brutal cold and rain, losing the hard-fought…
“Together on 3. 1, 2, 3, TOGETHER!” That was how the girls tennis team finished its season this past in Sunday. From pre-season in August all the way to the Division II State Finals, this team was a cohesive, unified group. By leaning on each other, it fought adversity and overcame teams with arguably more…
I’m sure everyone has been to at least one football or soccer game where the fans in the stands cheer for their team by shouting boos and insults at the opposing team. Maybe you’ve played in one and hurled insults yourself. Regardless, I think it is pretty much agreed that trash-talk is a part of…
Despite its ongoing injuries, the girls soccer team managed to slam Liberty Union-Thurston last Thursday, 10-0, and it beat CSG 2-0 on Monday during Academy’s Senior Night, with Kat Weikert ’14 and Annie Meacham ’15 scoring the goals. On behalf of the CSG win, Margaret Sutton ’14, said, “We won 2-0 against CSG but lost to Granville…
Other than the London Olympics, it will be the single most-watched television event of the year. But it’s not available in the United States. For the next few weeks, at least 1.5 billion people will be watching the T20 World Cup, representing almost a fourth of the human population. Short for Twenty20, T20 is a…
Academy’s field hockey team has launched its season with a blast, defeating all of its opponents thus far. Led by senior captains, Casey Lange, Coutney Deena, and Anjali Kanwar, the Vikes triumphed over Gates Mills Hawken this past Saturday, September 22, with a 6-1 win. After losing many seniors last year, numerous fans have looked…
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