Nick D. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Monday, September 23, the boys from Hondros traveled to the Tree of Life for an out of conference matchup. The game overall was uneventful during the beginning stages, with both defenses holding strong. This lack of offense and poor defensive attack resulted in a 0-0 halftime score. The third quarter…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolfinstagram) On Monday, September 23, the girls golf team traveled to Blacklick Woods for its sectionals tournament. This marked the beginning of their postseason and the start of their quest to claim a third straight state title in a row. Led by sophomore, Eva L. with a five under 66, she earned individual medalist honors.…

Gavin M. (Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Boys golf started the week off strong, beating Jonathan Alder by one shot at the OHSAA Sectional Tournament. Sam C. shot a 74 to capture first place, as the rest of his team racked up high scores, allowing the Vikes to place first in the tournament. Ethan B. led Academy with a…

Griffin B. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA Football team improved to 6-0 for the season on Friday, September 27, following a stellar performance under the remnants of Hurricane Helene, traveling to Whitehall and hammering the Rams 34-6. The Vikings asserted their dominance from the start, forcing a fumble on their first defensive play and allowing quarterback…

Senior Night ceremony (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field Hockey had a busy week, going 3-0 and advancing to 13-1-1 on the year. The team began the week honoring its 13 seniors with a pre-game ceremony, followed by Raising Canes catering after their win against CSG, beating them 6-0.  A few days later, the team had its annual…

Cross Country is a bright and early sport. Most meets happen at 9 am on a Fall Saturday Morning. However, this week was different. The Girls Cross Country team traveled to Centerville to compete in Centerville’s “Saturday Night Lights”. All races happen as close to dark as they can as runners race under the lights.…

Cross country seniors pose, grinning ear-to-ear. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Marking the Class of 2025’s first Senior Night, the boys cross country team honored Xander H-VR., Matt T., and Alester X. on Wednesday, September 18. Academy welcomed Newark Catholic for a 2-mile dual meet, winning with 22 points to the Green Wave’s 33. Henry S. led…

Marceline O. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson)   Before any Senior Night festivities could start, the Vikings had a job to do. Sailing through the course, the Viking runners cruised into the top 3 spots. Newark Catholic could not figure it out as the top Green Wave runner finished forty seconds after Sophie L. to claim fourth place.…

Katie V. (Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Field hockey had a stellar week, winning two games and tying another. Academy is now 10-1-1 on the year, including 5-0 in conference play.  The Vikes began the week with an easy matchup against Lancaster High School. The team won 5-0, with goals from Bebe S., Alicia L., Maren S., Molly F.,…

 Jake H. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) The boys varsity soccer team returned to action on Thursday, September 18, as it traveled to Grandview Heights to face the Bobcats. Both teams entered the game considered as two of the top teams in the CBL so this game came with high stakes. As the game began the Bobcats offense…