(Charlie R. Courtsey/Caflikr) On Friday, October 17, the football team welcomed Bishop Ready for a gritty CBL matchup.  The Silver Knights kicked the off as the Vikings quickly advanced the ball when Gabe D-R. scored a 15-yd running touchdown on the game’s second play. Both teams bounced back and forth the rest of the quarter,…

Bebe S (@academyvikings / Instagram) In its final home game of the season, field hockey captured a dominant home victory over Lancaster on Thursday, October 19, advancing to the next round of playoffs, beating the Golden Gales 8-0. Maren S. led the Vikes in scoring with a hat trick, followed by Sidney J. with two…

(Courtesy / CaFlickr) On Tuesday, October 14, girls volleyball traveled to North Union for its first postseason playoff. Finishing their regular season 12-10, the Vikings fell 1-3 in a four-set battle. North Union took the first set 22-25, but Academy answered back with a 25-22 win in the second set before the Wildcats pulled ahead…

(Courtesy/Columbus Academy Instagram) Girls tennis finished its season at OHSAA’s Division II state tournament from Thursday, October 16 – Saturday, October 18. District doubles champions, Gabrielle S. and Ella T., fell in their second round , ending as state runner up, in a loss to Orange. In individual play on Thursday, October 17, Gabrielle and…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) Girls golf was crowned the Division II OHSAA State Champions on Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro. This remarkable victory marks their fourth state title in a row in just their seventh year as a program.  The Vikes played well throughout the first round as they…

Henry P. (Patrick W./Staff) On Friday, October 10, the football team travelled to Buckeye Valley, inching themselves one step closer to earning the Central Buckeye League title. The Vikings kicked the ball off to start and the Barons punched it down the field but failed to make it into the end zone and then responded…

Ella T. (CA Flickr) Girls tennis advanced to team states following a 3-2 victory over Columbus School for Girls on Monday, October 6, clinching the Division II Central District spot. Gabrielle edged out her first singles opponent 6-4, 7-5. Ella had a smoother first set at 6-0  and took the win following a contested 7-5…

(CaFlickr) On Thursday, October 9, girls volleyball wrapped up its regular season with a 3-0 sweep over Whitehall Yearling. It was the second meeting between the two teams this season. The first, on September 13, also ended in a 3-0 victory for Academy. Though the Vikes entered as heavy favorites, Whitehall came out energized in…

Mmesoma N. (Courtesy/@cagirlsoccer Instagram) Girls soccer celebrated its seniors on Monday, October 6, while sweeping Hamilton Township (8-0). From the first play, Academy’s offense attacked the Rangers from every corner, with Player of the Match, Harper B-M., charging toward the goal on three occasions, earning the Vikes three goals. Freshman Sydney S. also made a…

(Courtesy/caflickr) On October 6, the Vikings faced Bishop Watterson away in a non-conference matchup. From the first whistle, the game proved difficult for the Vikes as the Eagles dominated the field. Despite the Vikings efforts, their defense was overwhelmed, and the offense couldn’t gain control, falling 5-0.  On October 8, the Vikings played Whitehall at…