(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…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Field hockey concluded its regular season with 2-1 a loss to New Albany on Wednesday, October 8. Sophia S scored in the first quarter to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, but the Eagles made some halftime adjustments and proceeded to shut out the Vike in the second half while tallying two goals…

(Morgan S. (CaFlickr). On Tuesday, September 30, girls volleyball traveled to rival Bexley in what promised to be an intense matchup. The Vikes fell 0-3. Kyndal S said, “Bexley had momentum throughout the game that pushed them ahead.” Each set remained competitive, but small runs by Bexley led the Lions to a victory. Saturday’s matchup…

(Courtesy/ca_xc_vikings Instagram) At X-C’s Senior Night on Tuesday, September 31, the boys and girls squads dominated the meets, with Dane C. lead the way in the two-mile, clocking in at 10 minutes and 51 seconds and propelling the Vikings to finish first. Claire C. led with14 minutes, one second. With two meets in one week,…

Ella T. (CA Flickr) The girls tennis team continued its Division II sectionals last week and tallied a loss against Upper Arlington 2-3 on Monday, September 29. They found success in their first and second singles matchups, with Gabrille S. beating her opponent 6-4, 6-2 in first singles and Ella T. beating her second singles…

Taylor G. (@cagirlsoccer Instagram) The Vikes honored Breast Cancer awareness during their game on Wednesday, October 1, while playing against St. Francis DeSales. The attending student section and family wore pink, giving players a motivating cause that helped them “give 110% effort,” said Harper B-M. However, the beginning still started out rocky: “We had trouble…

(Brandon H/ Ca Fickr) Boys soccer traveled to Northridge to face off against out-of conference opponent, Tree of Life Christian Academy, on September 30, for its only match of the week. From the get-go, the Trojans controlled the pace of play and scored early to make it a 1-0 game. Junior Brandon H. said, “We…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf team clinched its fifth state championship berth in style on Monday, September 29, at Links at Echo Springs. The girls shot an outstanding 298, which gave them a 63 shot cushion over second- place CSG.  Led by Eva L. and Nala C., both co-medaled with a pair of 72’s. Claire…