BAlthough spring sports are now in full swing, Allentown Central Catholic High School basketball only recently concluded its seasons. Both programs fought hard but lost in the state tournament.

Congratulations to Armani Brickhouse, a recent Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Athlete of the Week. She downed 25 points, with 11 in the fourth quarter, in the girls’ 65-44 victory in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. state tournament opening round.

The Vikettes advanced to play Delone Catholic, but fell 64-56. The boys basketball team won 68-33 against High School of the Future, but lost 62-56 versus Archbishop Carroll in their next game.

Both teams had excellent seasons and continued ACCHS basketball’s outstanding legacy. Thank you to all the Rockne Rowdies who supported the teams this year.

Please continue to cheer on Viking athletics by attending some spring sports competitions. Stay posted on athletic schedules by following the school’s social media pages or visiting acchsathletics.org.

The Viking tennis team has started off strong, including a win over East Stroudsburg South 6-0 March 15. They will travel to play Northampton Area High School 3:30 p.m. March 27.

The Vikings will host both Pocono Mountain East 10 a.m. April 1 and Southern Lehigh 3:30 p.m. April 2 at the home courts at Cedar Crest College.

After falling to Whitehall March 19, the Vikette softball team rebounded to defeat Louis E. Dieruff High School 22-12 March 22. The girls will play East Stroudsburg South 4 p.m. March 27 at home and will face Bethlehem Catholic away 11 a.m. March 28. They will have three home games the following week, facing Easton Area High School 4 p.m. April 2, Emmaus High School 4 p.m. April 5 and Salisbury High School 11 a.m. April 6.

The Vikettes will host all home games this year at Patriot’s Park, 1026 St. John St., Allentown.

The baseball team will play 4 p.m. March 27 against East Stroudsburg South at home. Unless otherwise noted, the boys will play all home games at Limeport Stadium, 1488 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. They will face Bethlehem Catholic in a Holy War 11 a.m. March 28 at Bethlehem Catholic. Following Easter Break, they will play Easton Area High School 7 p.m. April 2 and Emmaus High School 4 p.m. April 4, both at home.

The girls lacrosse team will travel to play both Northwestern Lehigh 6:15 p.m. April 3 and Council Rock North 3:30 p.m. April 5.

The boys lacrosse team will host Northwestern Lehigh 6 p.m. April 3 at Salisbury High School, travel to face Southern Lehigh 6 p.m. April 5 and will host Scranton Preparatory School 4 p.m. April 6.

The ACCHS track and field team will participate in their next meets 3:30 p.m. April 4 at Bethlehem Freedom High School and 3:30 p.m. April 8 at Parkland High School.

The ACCHS Morgan’s Message Club will hold a Menchie’s fundraiser 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 12 at the Cedar Point Menchie’s, 353 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown. Mention or show the flyer on the school’s social media pages and 20% of your order will fund the ACCHS Morgan’s Message Club. The Morgan’s Message organization works to reduce mental health stigma, especially in student athletes and promotes greater awareness and services for those struggling with mental health.

Show your love for ACCHS cheerleading at its upcoming Purses and Prizes Bingo. Enjoy an afternoon of exciting purses and bingo fun April 14 at the Walson Center at St. John Vianney Regional School, 210 N. 18th St., Allentown. Doors open 1 p.m. with games beginning 2 p.m. Each ticket gives you 24 boards with three games each. Purchase tickets at interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E6701&id=44.

You may now purchase tickets for Allentown Central Catholic’s 2024 Spring Musical, “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition).” The cast will perform 7 p.m. April 4, 5 and 6, with a matinee 2 p.m. April 6. Buy tickets online at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/81630. Many seats are already taken, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

The Allentown Film Festival recently chose to showcase senior Natalie Tucker’s film “In My Solitude.” Her film also earned a finalist spot in the DeSales Film Festival. Natalie’s film will run 5:30 p.m. April 12 at the 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. Go to eventbrite.com/e/family-films-and-k-12-competition-finalists-tickets-863197786817?aff=oddtdtcreator to purchase tickets. Congratulations Natalie.

Last week, the ACCHS community gathered to show support for freshman Madi Bodor, who is currently battling cancer. Madi’s fellow Vikings and Good Shepherd alumni celebrated morning Chapel Mass and donned their #MadiStrong shirts. Please visit gofund.me/6727d409 to help cover Madi’s medical expenses, and please keep the Bodor family in your prayers.

Save the date for the Class of 1985’s 40th reunion Nov. 30. More information will follow. All alumni should check acchs.info/reunion-news for any updates regarding alumni reunions. Please submit any details about future reunions to webmaster@acchs.info.

Thank you to everyone who attended or donated to Viking Fest 2024, which recognized our 2024 Semper Fidelis Award Honorees. Viking Fest sponsors, bidders and guests raised almost $160,000. These proceeds will provide a new video board in Rockne Hall and student scholarship and faculty funds. ACCHS truly appreciates all those who are always faithful to the Viking Nation.

The Class of 2024 recently received detailed information about end-of-year, baccalaureate and graduation events. To participate in graduation, seniors must complete all their academic, retreat and service hour benchmarks. Any remaining financial obligations must also go through the finance office. Go to acchs.info/graduation-information for details about cap and gown distribution, baccalaureate and graduation practice, dress code, tickets and disabled guest seating.

The school will close March 28 through April 1 for the Easter holiday. The third quarter will end March 29 and the fourth quarter will begin when school reopens April 2.

The summer uniform will also begin April 2. All students may wear their green polos instead of white oxford shirts and girls may wear knee-hi socks. Please consult the 2023-2024 Student Handbook for dress code policies.