Theo F. sits back, locks up the opposing point guard. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The Vikings have outscored opponents this week 188-97–almost a 100-point difference in just three games. There wasn’t a real test this week, but they handled business accordingly. Starting with “The Battle in the 614,” Academy and New Lexington were inseparable as the Vikings…

Kendall O. (Columbus Academy/Flickr) Coming off of a tough loss to Whitehall, the Vikings looked to get back on track against CSG after a previous loss 44-18 at the home of the Unicorns, so this game was going to have to be a nitty-gritty battle if the Maroon and Gray were going end up the…

Justin L. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) As the first team to enter the postseason, boys swimming competed at the Central Buckeye League Invitational against six other schools on Saturday, January 25. Tallying 272 points to second-place Bexley’s 222, this marks the boys’ 12th consecutive conference win.  The top three Academy athletes include Ethan L. winning three…

Clara S. (CA Flickr)  On Saturday, January 25, the girls swim team began its postseason, hosting the Central Buckeye League Championship. Despite capturing 5 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze, Academy placed runner-up, trailing 115 points behind Bexley. Lillian B. was a key contributor to the team’s success, racking up 32 points for the Vikings.…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Saturday, January 25, Academy’s wrestling team was back in action at the Gahanna Alumni Memorial Tournament. Santiago P. went winless in the 144 weight class, getting pinned twice, once to a third-place finisher from Gahanna Lincoln and another to a senior from Walnut Hills, and thus, failing to qualify past the Round…

(@caswimmies Instagram) Junior Aubree M. and senior Elle V. represented the Diving Vikings at the Central Buckeye League Championships on Friday, January 24, at CSG. Elle secured her second consecutive championship title with a score of 450.56, and Aubree earned a seventh-place finish.  The team competes in Gambier on Saturday, Feb. 8.

(Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) This week was a busy week for boys and girls bowling as they faced Olentangy Orange on Friday, January 17, Bexley on Tuesday, January 21, and Olentangy Liberty on Thursday, January, 23. The girls team also had an additional game against Franklin Heights on Friday, January, 24.  The boys team lost to Olentangy…

Caden i. subs out during a blowout victory (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson)   In a dominant week, the Vikings cruised and maintained their spot atop the CBL ,adding two more conference wins to their record. First, it was a swift effort led by Caden I. with a season-high of 21 points against Franklin Heights. The Vikings would…

Mircea B. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) In its final two meets before the CBL Championships, boys swimming settled into a groove. Hosting a tri-meet on Thursday, January 16, the team won 78-62 over Wellington and lost 73-82 against Bishop Hartley.  Several boys secured victories, including Justin L. in the 200 free with 2:03.14, a personal best…

Coming off of two huge season-shifting wins, the Vikings looked to make it three in a row when facing Licking Valley on Monday January 13. The Panthers controlled the play at the start, quickly gaining a two- point lead. Kendall O. hit a deep three to claim the lead by one, but the Panthers went…