(Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field hockey has been eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of Thomas Worthington, who beat the Vikes 3-0 in regional finals on Saturday, October 26, at Liberty Field. It was a slow day for the Vikes, who struggled to handle the Cardinals offensive pressure. Yet, Academy has had a stellar season, going…

Harper B-M. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 22, Academy’s girls soccer team hosted Buckeye Valley for its first tournament match of the season. Haidi S. led the Vikings in scoring with two goals, and Allison F. and Harper B-M. added one goal each. Academy’s defense held strong, holding Buckeye Valley attackers to a shutout, helping…

(Courtesy/ Sunil S.) Dante R. On Wednesday, October 23, the boys from Hondros traveled to rival Bexley to face the Lions in district semifinals. The first half was uneventful as the two teams began their clash resulting in a 0-0 score. Following this, the second half gave Academy fans plenty to talk about. Less than…

Clara S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The 2024 Girls Cross Country Season officially came to a close. On Saturday, October 26, Clara S. raced in what would become the last meet for the Vikings. Clarsa has run a consistent 21-22 minute 5k. She did not disappoint falling right into her consistent pace. Unfortunately, it was not enough…

Boys lined up to (Courtesy/Claire C.) After finishing seventh in 16:52.7 at the Division II Central District race on Saturday, October 19, Dane C. secured himself a ticket to the regional meet the following weekend. Dane ran Regionals at Pickerington North on Saturday, October 26, with clear blue skies, a crisp breeze, and autumn leaves…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) On Sunday, October 13, and Monday, October 14, the girls golf team brought home its third state championship in a row at Firestone Country Club. This feat comes in only its sixth-year as a program. The Vikings took the lead after day one with a team score of 339. This gave them an…

Cole S. fights for more yardage (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team tallied its ninth consecutive win and remained undefeated on Friday, October 18, fending off the Barons at 20-14. The Vikings started off hot as they received the first-half kickoff, with 11-yard runs from both Cole S. and Griffin B. to set them up…

Dane C. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Competing in the Division II Central District race at Hilliard Darby on Saturday, October 19, the boys cross country team ran its final race of the season. With 121 points, the boys tied with Highland for fourth but fell short in the tiebreaker, taking home fifth. Dane C. led the pack,…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field hockey began its postseason on Wednesday, October 16, against Dublin Jerome. The Vikings enjoyed a stellar regular season, going 15-1-2 en route to a shared conference title with Bishop Watterson.  The Vikings made easy work of the Celtics, winning 5-0 with goals from Caroline A., Bradyn C., Kendall O., Alicia L., and…

Miranda B-Y., Sophie L., and Clara S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) For most cross country runners, last Saturday was their final race of the year. Only for a select few will the opportunity to continue racing be available. Clara S. is one of them. After a 4th place overall finish as a team, the Vikings season has…