On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the wrestling team hosted the Kevin Michael Memorial Classic in the Jones Gym, with eight teams participating in the tournament. Levi M., Parker K., Tiko B, and Gyvnn M. were all runners-up in their individual brackets, along with a win by Phil N.  Ceci R. set a school record as…

(Liesel G./Media) On Tuesday, January 11, members of the Academy community convened in the Mack to celebrate a remarkable achievement for senior Sophie Spolter: 1,000 high school career points.  Parents, faculty, and students designed celebratory signs to honor Spolter before the girls basketball team tipped off against Fisher Catholic at 7:30.  Spolter entered the game…

(Vaanika J./Media) Over winter break, the Vikings continued their season play, winning against Briggs, Dayton Stivers, and Wellington, and losing to Buckeye Valley. The team won its first home game of 2022 on Friday, January 7, defeating the Centerburg Trojans 47-43. Tanner C., Johnny H., and Kevin R. led with 10, 10, and 15 points respectively. …

(Julia D./News) Facing their biggest rival, Bexley, the Aqua Vikes triumphed by 70 points on January 7.  Starting off in first place was the 200 Medley relay, followed by the 200 individual medley, 100 fly, 50 freestyle, 100 free, 200 freestyle relay, and 100 breaststroke. On Saturday, January 8, the girls beat Dover by 18…

Max P. (Julia D./News). On Thursday, January 13, the boys varsity swim team earned 138 points at home, dwarfing Bishop Hartley, Ohio Ready, and Wellington that accumulated 90, 44, and 6 points respectively. The boy started off with a victory in the 200 medley relay followed by a 1-2 placing by Cy R. and Jono…

Claudia W. goes for the lay up. (Liesel G./Media) The girls varsity basketball team played Fisher Catholic on Tuesday, January 11, and lost 40-42, with the leading scorers Sophie S. (19 points) and Claudia W. with 6 points.  On Friday, January 14, the team lost to Bexley 29-58. The leading scorers were Sophie S. (19…

Lauren G. (Ella M./Media) From Saturday, January 15 to Monday, January 17, the ice hockey team traveled to Strongsville to compete in the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial tournament. On Saturday, January 15, the Vikes played DeSales, with goals from AJ B. (2, assisted by Max W. and Ethan K.), Jack C. (1, assisted by Max…

(Andrew Barren/Media) In its first week of competition, the wrestling team started the year with a 42-17 win against Centennial in a seasonal opener on Thursday, December 9 in the Barton Room. Later in evening, the Vikes lost to Bishop Ready 33-30.  Next week, they will play in the Liberty Invitational at Olentangy Liberty on Friday,…

The girls basketball team traveled for its first game against Cardington Lincoln on November 23, suffering a 33-66 loss. The team rebounded against Whitehall on November 27 with an emphatic 55-31 victory at Whitehall.  The squad faced off against Bexley and CSGon on December 3. Against CSG, the Vikings won 39-20. Leading scorers were guard…

Team prepares for its match (Courtesy/Ben Anasis)  On Wednesday, December 1, the boys bowling team, under the direction of coaches Gerardina Garita and John Compton, bowled against Columbus South. Returning varsity players Jacob Mowery and Ryan Reagan earned a 1507-964 win together with new varsity players Colin Harrison, Kian Jennings, Zecheriah Kim, and Joshua King,…