At the net, Alli K. (Photo/Ralph Schudel) Looking to add another to the 3 game winning streak, the Vikes journeyed to Madison-Plains on Monday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Vikes fell in the first two sets 25-16 and 25-21, respectively before they captured the third and fourth sets at  25-20 and 25-23. Tied up…

On the field, Allison F. (Milana B./Staff) The girls soccer team traveled to Columbus School for Girls on Tuesday, October 3 at 5:15 p.m., losing 0-4 after facing the unbreakable Unicorns defense. Then it went to Centennial for a 5:30 p.m. match on Thursday, October 5 to compensate for Tuesday’s loss, shutting out the Stars…

Braydn C. (Photo/Ralph Schudel) Field Hockey battled Lancaster on Monday, October 2, on Calin Field. Lauren G. carried the team with a goal in the first quarter after finding an opening in the opponents’ defensive line. Entering the second half, the Vikings maintained its one-point lead over the Golden Gales. During the third quarter, Lauren…

Dane C. and Elliot S. (Abigail Zhao/Staff) Academy hosted its Viking Invitational on Saturday, October 7, bringing home the boys a 1st win and the  girls 4th place. Melanie Q. and Sophie L. ran their season bests of 20:46.16 and 22:12.20 to land a 2nd and 11th, respectively. With times of 26:20.24 and 27:49.82, Elle…

(Photo/Ralph Schudel) The field hockey team welcomed Upper Arlington to Carlin Fields on Tuesday, September 26, firing off shots in the first half but getting shut down the Golden Bears’ keeper. With six seconds remaining in the first half, Upper Arlington found the back of the cage, making the score 1-0. Entering the third quarter,…

(Photo/Colin H.) Academy fans decked out in white for the Vikes win against Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, September 22.  Before kick-off, the team honored its ten seniors: Justin A., Jack D., Carson J., Mikey J., Tommy J., Greyson T., Nick T., Ryne W., Nick Y., and Jack Y. Academy’s first score came as wide receiver Gabe…

Claire D. for the finish! (Abigail Z./Staff) On Sunday, September 23, Pickerington Central’s Tiger Invitational yielded Academy a girls 3rd place, a boys 4th place, and new personal records. Melanie Q. led the girls in 4th with a season-best 21:10:53, followed by Sophie L. in 13th place with a personal record of 22:29.30. Claire D.…

Gavin M. (Courtesy/Matthew F.) Boys golf won another league title at Denison but came up short in the Bishop Watterson Invite. With postseason looming, the boys look to continue their illustrious history in the postseason with a triumph in the upcoming sectionals and districts On September 20, the team won its 8th league championship in…

Sunil S. and Ryne W. (Courtesy/Colin H.) Fans decked out in neon as cheers echoed through the night for the biggest game of the year on Friday, September 29 against Bexley.  In the first quarter, the Vikes failed to convert a fourth down, but Michael M. intercepted Bexley’s quarterback to regain possession. Running back Greyson…

Haidi S. (Milana B./Staff) The girls soccer team traveled to Bishop Ready on Wednesday, September 27, for a 5:30 p.m. game. After a goal from Ella L. in the first half, the Silver Knights scored three more. Even with Sam W.’s penalty kick, the team could not take back the game, ending with a 3-2…