(Ethan K./Media)   Academy’s volleyball started out its week with a 3-0 win against Bexley on Tuesday, September 27. The first set ended 16-25, and the Vikings won the next two 9-25 and 22-25. The team lost an away match 0-3 against Fredericktown on Saturday, October 1. The match started 23-25 in the first set,…

(Ethan K/Media) The Vikings raced out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter of play against Fort Loramie on Friday, September 30 before Fort Loramie scored on a 4th and 8 to cut the Vikes’ lead to 7. After both defenses got a stop to start the second half, Fort Loramie scored a 16-yard…

The Vikings started off slowly in their first set against Delaware Christian on Monday, September 12, dropping it 12-25. The team displayed its perseverance and productive teamwork in the next set, bringing the score up to 21-25. But it was not enough. Academy  lost its final set at 18-25.  The girls traveled to KIPP Columbus…

Lauren G. (Courtesy/Ralph S. Following its Worthington games, the field hockey team celebrated its seniors on Tuesday, September 13. After four long of play, Mara D., Lia H., Ava H., Megan K., Maren L., Adeti M., and Tori R. were  honored at their home game against the CSG Unicorns, whom our girls crushed in a…

Clair C. and Jasmine E. contend in a scrimmage. (Tiko B.) The girls soccer team had a see-saw of  a week, starting with a loss to Fairbanks 5-1 on Monday, September 12. The girls made a comeback at home, beating Whitehall 9-1 on Wednesday, September 14, with goals scored by Jasmine E., Lily L.,  Carolina M.,…

(Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) The boys soccer team played  three games in the last seven days, earning two victories to add to their record. On September 12, the Vikes defeated Columbus West on the  Carlin turf fields. Senior Gabe E.  put in one while junior Gabe A. scored twice, bringing the final score to 3-2.  Two days…

(Courtesy/Yasemin B.) The girls varsity tennis team won four matches this week on th e road, showing its strength and teamwork by beating Coffman High School on Tuesday, September 13, and Magnificat High School on Saturday, September 17.  Before facing CA, Coffman was an undefeated Division 1 team that  ranked second in the state. The…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Our varsity girls golf team defeated Buckeye Valley with 151 strokes on Monday, September 12, at the Oak Haven Golf Course. Angela H. led the match with a new PR of 33, followed by Grace L. and Eva B. (38), and Eliza F. (42). The girls  won their next match against Bexley on…

The boys golf team faced Grandview and Wellington at the Columbus Country Club on Tuesday, September 13.  The Vikes had a 165 as a team, led by Stephen M. with a 31, then Jack W. with a 43, followed by Matthew F. with a 44.  Featured in The Columbus Dispatch on September 14, Academy’s own…

(Courtesy/ Andrew B.) When Academy’s football team faced Bishop Ready on Friday, September 16, the Vikings came out slowly, surrendering a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. After this rough start, they sustained a good drive using 3 Jake C.’s first-down runs before Jack Y. threw a beautiful pass to Tommy J. for a touchdown.…