Ethan B. (Courtesy @academyvikingsinstagram) On Sunday, October 13, boys golf began its state run at the Firestone Country Club. Alex S. paced the Vikes with a 76, while Ethan B. trailed three strokes. Krish B. shot an 86, followed by Gavin M.’s 87 and Jaxon C.’s 89. With a team score of 328, Academy sat in…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Thursday, October 17, Academy hosted Highland for its first playoff game of the year on Hondros at 7 p.m. Highland came in after dominating Heath 5-0 in its matchup on Tuesday, October 15. Yet the Vikings struck early, notching two first-half goals, as their defense held steady, making the score…

(Courtesy/@caboyssoccer Instagram) On Saturday, October 19, the boys from Hondros began their postseason as they welcomed the Whitehall Rams. The game’s scoring opened right away as senior captain, Nick D., snuck a shot past the keeper for a Vikings first-period goal. The Vikings defense held strong during the remainder of the first period as the…

Sophie W. (Courtesy/@cagirlstennis instagram) The duo of Tamanna A. and Sophie W. played in individual states on Thursday, October 17, and won 6-3, 6-2 against Oakwood to move to the second round, but lost 6-4, 6-1 to Gilmour Academy and, thus, did not place. The Vikings played in team states on Saturday, October 19, and…

Kallyn H. (Courtesy/Cindy W.) For volleyball’s first playoff game, the Vikes traveled to Grove City Christian on Tuesday, October 15, to face off against the Eagles. To start off the week, the Vikes took the first set 25-20 and another at 25-19 to make it 2-0. In the third set, the Vikes were looking to…

Allison F. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) This past week Academy’s girls soccer team did not play any games due to postseason preparation. The Vikings received a first-round bye due to their superb record of 12-5. Academy finished third in the CBL, behind Bexley and Worthington Christian. The Vikings will face the winner of Heath and Highland on…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Coming off of a strong week, sweeping both Bexley and Grandview, the Vikings faced their dominant opponent, Buckeye Valley, on Tuesday, October 8. For the first set, both teams were going toe to toe, trading points back and forth, until the Barons pulled away in a 24-26 victory. The Vikes did not put…

(Courtesy/cagirlstennis) On Tuesday, October 8, the Vikings hosted individual districts. Tamanna A. and Sophie W. won both their matches and therefore qualified for individual states. Gabrielle S., Ella T., and doubles team Mary P. and Lara W. each won one out of their two matches and did not qualify. Gabrielle beat her Worthington Christian matchup…

Gabe D-R. runs the ball. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA football team trounced the Worthington Christian Warriors on Thursday, October 10, with a dominating 52-7 win following a stellar offensive and defensive display of force, putting the Vikings 8-0 for the season. Joey G. kickstarted the beatdown with a rushing touchdown from 2 yards out, giving…

(Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Field hockey finished its regular season this week, with a tie against Watterson and a victory against Olentangy Liberty. The Vikes ended the season with a 15-1-2 record, including going 7-0-1 in conference play. This ties them with Watterson for first place in the Central Ohio- Eastern Division. The Vikes lone loss came against…