(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…

(Angela H./Staff) On Wednesday, September 27, the Vikings faced the Bishop Ready Silver Knights on Hondros and brought home a clean sweep 5-0. Nick D., Dante R., and Luca Y. scored in the first half; and David M. made the first header goal of the season to set the score 4-0. In the second half,…

Jiaqi L. (Courtesy/Abigail Zhao) The X-C performance at Olentangy Berlin on Saturday, September 30, placed our a girls in 3rd and boys 13th in the varsity B division. Leads from Clara S. with 21:18.25 to get 2nd and Melanie Q. with 21:36.04 to get 3rd, plus an 8th-ranked, season-best 22:19.53 from Sophie L. and 23rd-ranked,…

Maddie M. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) Welcoming Worthington Christian on Tuesday, September 26, the Vikings took set one 25-19. The Warriors were no match for the Vikes in set two, winning 25-22 after a comeback. The team dominated the last set 25-16, earning a 3-0 win.  Ending the week on the road, the Vikings played Whitehall on…

Girls varsity tennis played four matches along with an invitational at Lexington on Saturday, September 23. The girls traveled to Dublin Jerome on Monday, September 18, hosted Columbus School for Girls on Tuesday, September 19, and competed at Olentangy Liberty on Wednesday, September 20 and Buckeye Valley on Thursday, September 21. The Vikings won 4-1…