Clara S. (Courtesy CA Flickr On Wednesday, December 12, the girls swim team welcomed Bishop Watterson, Fairfield Union, and Licking Heights for its home opener. The Vikes showed up, beating the Hornets 112-49 and the Falcons 114-41. Unfortunately, Academy fell short to the Eagles, 62-119. Lillian B. and Olivia L. were key contributors, winning first…

(Courtesy/@Academyviking Instagram) The boys swim team returned to action onWednesday, December 4, as it faced off against Licking Heights, Bishop Watterson and Fairfield Union in the Vikes home natatorium and went undefeated in dual meets with a 116- 30 victory over Licking Heights, a 117-63 victory over Fairfield Union, and a 95- 57 point victory…

Amelia C. (Courtesy/Lynn Y.) On Monday, December 2, the boys and girls bowling teams lost to Buckeye Valley–ranked first in the conference–in their season opener. Craig E. led the boys and totaled 165 pins in the first regular game and 164 in the second, giving him a 329. His score was followed by Phinn B-M.,…

(Courtesy/CA Flickr) The CA wrestling team kicked off its season on Saturday, December 7, at Olentangy, competing against numerous opponents from the central Ohio area.  Freshman Josh L. and junior Tiago P. were the only wrestlers representing Academy.  Unfortunately, both were pinned and lost all five of their first-round matchups. Academy will host West Jefferson…

Owen L. and Katie V. skate to their spots before a face-off. (Chang L) The Vikings ice hockey team opened its regular season against St. Charles on Friday, November 22.  The game started as a defensive battle for the Vikings before Landon L. found Brady M. in front of the goal. Sadly, the shot went…

Theo F. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Winter sports are here, meaning Academy’s boys basketball will return to The Mack. On Saturday, November 30, the Vikings will travel to take on the Dunbar Wolverines at 2:30 p.m. Dunbar held an impressive 13-11 record last season, considering some of their toughest opponents included Hilliard Bradley and Harvest Prep. Considering…

Gabe D-R. dodges past defenders (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA football team ended its season on Friday, November 8, after falling to Harvest Prep in round two of the playoffs with a final score of 48-9, Warriors.  Academy struck the first touchdown with a pass to Harmon G. to claim the early lead at 7-0. But…

Charlie R. (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team remains on course amid the postseason after winning game-one against Piketon on Friday, November 1, beating the Redstreaks 24-7 under an electric atmosphere. The game started off slowly, with neither team finding any offensive pressure, trading possessions for the entire first and half of the second quarter.…

Cole S. keeps the ball (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team lost both its first game of the season and the Central Buckeye League title on Friday, October 25, against the Bishop Ready’s Silver Knights, 23-14. Bishop Ready received the first half kickoff and fumbled the ball, allowing the Vikings to take over on their…

Grace E. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Tuesday, October 22, the Vikings traveled to Fairbanks to square off against the Panthers in round three of playoffs. For the first set, both teams were relentless, knowing it is win or going home. Eventually, the Panthers pulled away and claimed the first set 23-25, After the close loss in…