(Courtesy/Marcus F.) The boys golf team placed second in the Division II state tournament at Ohio State’s Scarlet Course, falling short of capturing a sixth consecutive state title. After the first round on October 14, the Vikes scored 320, 11 points behind its opponent, Kettering Alter, which secured 309. The team had high hopes for…

Megan K. (Vaanika J./Media) Finishing its regular season, the Vikings field hockey team played at Bexley on Thursday, October 13, defeating the Lions in a 6-1 blowout. With its 10-5 record, the girls head to playoffs with the possibility of making it to the states. Ranked #3 in their conference behind Bishop Watterson and New…

(Courtesy/Grace P.) The girls varsity tennis excelled this week, with one doubles duo qualifying for the individual state tournament and the team heading to states next week.  At home, Yasemin B. and Arya C. won 6-0, 6-1 in their first match on Tuesday, October 11, and 6-0, 6-0 in their second match to move on…

Gabe E. (Vaanika J./Media) Boys soccer had quite a week, going 3-0 just before the playoffs. On Monday, October 10, boys soccer beat Columbus International 7-0, with two goals from Gabe E., three goals from Charlie T., and a goal each from Leo K. and Cory W. The boys beat Worthington Christian 4-3 on Wednesday,…

Eliora T. (Vaanika J./Media) Academy volleyball started off its week with a 1-3 loss against Central Crossing on Monday, October 10. It won the first set of Dig Pink night 25-22, but lost the next three sets 17-25, 21-25, and 22-25 respectively. Academy came back on Tuesday, October 11, with a 3-0 win against Columbus School…

(Ethan K./Media) The Vikings faced the Bexley Lions on Friday, October 14. Following a Bexley fumble, Jake C. scored a touchdown on a drive where he had 6 carries. After another stop from the Viking defense, Abe U. converted a 35-yard field goal to make the score 10-0. On a subsequent Viking drive, Miles F.…

Lily L. (Vaanika J./Media) Girls soccer continued its losing streak with an 0-2 loss against The Columbus School For Girls on Monday, October 10. The Vikings found themselves on their heels in the first half with CSG’s offense taking control of the ball in Viking territory. Defender, Clair C. prevented shots on goal two times,…

Melanie Q. (Courtesy/Caitlynn H.) Finishing fourth overall, the girls cross country team traveled to Whitehall for the annual MSL meet on Saturday, October 15th, against Bexley, Buckeye Valley, CSG, Grandview Heights, Wellington, and Worthington Christian.  Melanie Q. led the team, placing 6th at 21:42, Clara Stevens not far behind came in 10th at 22:11, Sophie…

Dorian B. (Courtesy/Jono. H) The boys cross country team traveled to Whitehall on Saturday, October 15 to compete in the Mid-State League tournament against Bexley, Buckeye Valley, Grandview Heights, Wellington, Whitehall, and Worthington Christian. After a 5,000-meter race, Dane C. finished 8th with a 17:54.20, Elliott S. came in at 18th at 18:55.50, Dorian B.…

(Courtesy Marcus F.) The boys golf team collected a 303 for the Division II District title on Wednesday, October 5. Stephen M. and Jack W. led with a 75, AJ B. followed with a 76, Arvind R. with a 77, and Matthew F. with 83.  After a busy tournament week, the boys competed in the…