AJ B. (Vaanika J./Media) Varsity ice hockey traveled to Strongsville for the Walter F. Ehrnfelt tournament from January 14-15, battling it out in 4 games and ending the weekend tied for seventh. CA collected two losses on Saturday, January 14, falling 4-13 in a rematch against Worthington Kilbourne and then 0-8 versus home team Strongsville.…

Ethan K. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel)/ Team Players (Vaanika J/Media) The ice hockey team battled Worthington Kilbourne on Friday, December 10, losing 5-13.  Viking Joseph S. struck first, 30 seconds into the second period. AJ B. added another shot 11 minutes into the second period. and Ethan B., assisted by Jake S., who scored his first career…

(Anderson D./ Vaanika/J. – Media) Academy improved its record in a thrilling overtime 51-49 victory against KIPP Columbus on Tuesday, December 6. The Vikings established an early lead, closing the first quarter 12-7. KIPP Columbus, however, fought back throughout the game and went into the final quarter, 26-28. The Vikings rallied, and the game went…

Caroline M. (Ethan K./Media) On Tuesday, December 6, the Vikings faced the Buckeye Valley Barons. At half, the Vikings trailed 29-27. The Barons went on a 19-8 run in the third quarter which put the game out Academy’s reach. Even after outsourcing the Barons 10-6 in the fourth quarter, the team lost 54-45. On Saturday,…

(Vaanika J./Media) The boys swimming team placed first at the Winter Invitational Tournament on Saturday, December 11. William H., Andrew H., Gavin L., and Andy Li. surged to the top of the 200 freestyle, finishing first. These swimmers dominated the 200 medley, also placing first. Mircea B. swam to fourth in the 200 freestyle. In…

Ella L. (Vannika J./Media) The aquavikes traveled Kenyon College for the Total Performance Invitational and faced a combination of D1 and D2 teams on December 10. The girls placed third in the 200-medley relay in 1:58.44. Olivia L. claimed silver in the 200 IM. and won the 500 free in 5:32.08 after coming from behind…

(Kallyn H./Media) The wrestling team competed at home against Bishop Ready, Centennial, and Olentangy on Thursday, December 8. The Vikes lost 21-35 to Bishop Ready and 14-35 to Olentangy before they pulled a 21-14 win over Centennial.  Parker K. and Phillip N. pinned their three of their opponents and received Player of the Match. The…

Adi S.(Courtesy/Lance H.) The varsity bowling boys and girls teams played Worthington Christian on Thursday, December 8,  losing and ending the win streak they acquired the previous week versus East and Linden-McKinley. Jacob M. scored 177 in the 1st game and 183 in the 2nd round. Zecheriah K. and Adi S. followed with 155 and…

Charlie H. (Vaanika J./Media)   Our boys basketball team won its first away game of the season on Tuesday, November 29, beating Whitehall 66-49. The team started out strong from the first half, closing it 30-25. Charlie H. led the Vikings with 23 points, followed by MJ J. with 17.    The Vikings continued its…

Claire C. (Vaanika/Media) Academy’s Aquavikes hosted their first meet onWednesday, November 30, against Fairfield Union. The girls claimed several first-place finishes in the 200 relay, with Olivia L. wing the 200 free. Ella L. and Clara S. took the top two spots in the 200 IM with times of 2:29.48 and 2:44.24. A new member…