Jake L. celebrates with Landon L. and Owen L. after putting Vikes up 2-1. (Seth L./Staff) The curse has been lifted: Academy hockey finally adds a tally in the win column. It took five games this season for the Vikings to claim one of their own after struggling to produce a victory last year. Starting…

(Courtesy/Lynn Y.) Last week was busy for boys and girls bowling as they faced Bishop Ready on Tuesday, December 10, and Whitehall on Wednesday, December 11, losing to both teams.  At 1563 pins, Academy fell short of Bishop Ready’s 1743. Craig E. led with 345, and Mark D. followed with 300. Nathan M. and Jon…

Alex L. (Courtesy/Alex L.) Academy’s wrestling squad hosted West Jeff’s Rough Riders on Wednesday, December 11. The Vikings didn’t bring their best, with just one win. Joseph G., Santiago P., and Henry S. lost their matches in the first round. Alex L. was Academy’s sole winner, conquering the 126 weight class. Absent from the match…

(Via @Academyvikes Instagram)   The boys swim team faced off in a dual meet at home on Saturday, December 14 , and suffered an 83 to 86 defeat to the Gahanna Lions. The Vikings had the two highest finishers with Andy L. in first place with four golds, earning him twelve points and a NISCA score…

Aliya S. (Courtesy CA Flickr) On Thursday, December 12, the Aqua-Vikes welcomed Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, and Whetstone for its first matchup of the week. The Vikings crushed the Braves 103-28 but fell short to Pickerington Central and North 86-105 and 80-107, respectively. Academy capitalized individually despite the team’s losses. Olivia L. captured first in…

Scott A. takes a face-off against DeSales (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Academy’s meeting with DeSales on Sunday, November 24, was a huge improvement. The game started with freshman Brady M. drawing a tripping call to start off the Vikings power play. Unfortunately, nothing would come from it. Sydney L. started strong before letting a shot slip past…

Caden I. takes a defender to Dunktown, USA (Courtesy/Sunil S.). Coming into this season, the Vikings main worry was if the team could continue progressing and elevate to the next level without growing complacent. This past week the Vikings were hot. Led by Jason S. and MJ J. the team has looked nothing but the…

Morgan S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Girls basketball started off its season at home on November 26, facing off against Bishop Ready. The first quarter finished with 8 to 9 in favor of the Silver Knights. A few seconds into the second quarter, the Vikes claimed the lead off of a three-pointer from Kendall O. The score…

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…