Takeoff. (Courtesy/XC Parents)  Academy’s  cross country team faced Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, Wellington, and Worthington Christian on September 17 at home bright and early for the first Viking Invitational. Academy’s highest finisher,  Dane C., placed 4th with at 17:38:68, just behind Wellington’s lead runner by 19 seconds. Co-captain Jonathon H. ran a 19:01.89, in 16th…

Hosting its Invitational, the girls cross-country team tied with CSG for first place for the day on Saturday, September 18th. Leading the team, Melanie Q.  finished 2nd at 20:30. Close behind, Clara S. finished 5th at 20:41. Samantha F. claimed 10th, with 22:25, and Claire R. came in 11th at 22:30. Elle V. placed  24th…

(Vaanika J/Media) Girls lacrosse had another strong week defeating the Columbus School for Girls on Tuesday, May 3, with a 21-9 win. The team kept its momentum on Thursday, May 5, beating Pickerington Central 12-11 in overtime. Academy gained a 3-point lead by the end of the first half before Pickerington cameout blazing in the…

(Courtesy/AJ B) On Monday, May 9, the boys faced Saint Charles and lost a hard-fought game at 1-2. Then on Wednesday, May 11, the Vikes triumphed against Delaware Christian 7-2. Freshman Joey G hit the first home run for the season. Dylan R threw a complete game. In the upcoming week’splayoffs, the team faces Centerburg…

On Wednesday, May 4, our girls track team took on the Bishop Watterson Eagles at home. They won the 4x800m relay with a time of 12:50.29. Ella L and Zoya A claimed gold and silver in the 100-meter hurdles as the team rackes up points with Irena A winning the 100-meter dash and Melanie Q,…

(Vaanika J/Media) This girls track team celebrated its seniors on Wednesday, April 27, when competing against Gilead Christian, Liberty Union, and Tree of Life. Ella L and Samantha W claimed gold and silver in the 100-meter hurdles.  Melanie Q finished first in the mile at 5:51.62.  After this powerful start, the girls won the 4×100…

(Vannika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, the boys lacrosse team beat Bexley at home with Miles F and Henry R netting 4 each. Drake B and Zach W each sunk two while Davey A, Jake C, and Kyle C scored one for a 15-6 win. The Vikes earned and 11-1 victory against Bishop Watterson on…

Avery A and Sofia S (Vaanika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, girls lacrosse lost to Bishop Watterson, 17-7. The team encountered difficulty on the attack and communication, as it failed to run a full attack until the last quarter. The girls streaked back in overtime on Friday, April 29, against Desales 9-8. When the closkwent…

(Vaanika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, the baseball team lost to Buckeye Valley 5-2 at home. Then, the Vikes faced off against Johnstown on Wednesday, April 27, and lost 13-4. On senior night Thursday, April 28, Johnny Hill and Tanner Compton were honored, as the team came back to beat Whetstone 13-7. This week, the…

Alli K, Irena A, and Nina K. (Vaanika Jindel/ Media)  With three track meets in one week, the girls track team competed at Big Walnut and Rutherford B Hayes and placed 4 in the 1600, followed by a 5th place in the 800 relay. The girls took bronze in the 4×100 relay at 56.74 and…