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After Tailgate: Football’s First Home Game

The Academy football team shouldered a tough loss against opponent Hartley, last Friday, August 31th, falling 42-7 in its home opener at Marsh Field. Struggling in the first two quarters, the Vikings remained scoreless while the Hawks pushed ahead with four touchdowns. After halftime, however, the team rallied to deliver a strong performance for the

Lady Vikes Volleyball

Led by Coach Amanda Roehrenbeck, the Lady Viking volleyball squad started off the season with an ace, winning its home opener Tuesday, August 27, against Village Academy. After last season’s injuries and disappointing turn-outs, the team is eager for a new beginning. In addition to working hard during preseason, many players got on the court

Boys Soccer Team Seeks to Go Far Despite Losing Seniors

The boys soccer team came out very strong in its home opener this past Saturday, August 25th, defeating Tree of Life by a staggering 5 points to 0. With a pair of early goals scored by Jake Tuckerman’14, it was clear from the start that this team, which lost a highly talented group of seniors

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Football’s Opening Game

In its season opener, last Friday, August 24th, the Viking football team fell to Maysville, 19-22, at the Panthers’ stadium. Coach Jim Collis, who has been with the Academy program since 1993, comments on moving forward from the defeat: “Even though we lost on Friday, the players gave great effort, and I expect the same

Academy Runs Away With Pair of District Titles

On the eve of the beginning of a new postseason, you weren’t going to see any trepidation from Coach Kirk. In fact, as he made final preparations for the District meet, he remarked, “I’ve never had more fun. I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had.” With both the boys and girls claiming District titles,

Girls Lacrosse Back in Full Swing

After returning from a state championship last year, the girls lacrosse team is back in full swing this season, with an 11-3 record, and a new group of seniors filling leadership positions. Led by captains Meredith McCloud, Clarissa Leickly, and Elizabeth Benson, the team has already faced off to some tough competition before the tournament.

On track: Penn. Relays

Last Friday,on April 27th, a visitor to our school would have noticed groups of students flocking into the senior lounge or huddled in classrooms, captivated by something on the screens. Why? For the first time in Academy’s history, track coach Bob Kirk took a squad of boys to compete at The 2012 Penn Relays in

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Girls Swimming: Districts

On the heels of a second place finish in both the Mid State League and in Sectionals, the girls swim team came into Districts ready to compete. This past Saturday at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, the Lady Vikes certainly made a splash. Qualifying for states in ten events and setting four new school records, the

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Boys Swimming: Districts

As hundreds of whistling fans cheered from the stands at OSU’s natatorium on Friday, February 17, the Academy Aqua-Vikes made a lasting impression on their district competitors. With six state qualifiers (four individual races and two relays), the boys are headed to a smashing finale to their season, swimming today, February 23, and tomorrow in