Academy’s golf team is all smiles after capturing its second straight state title. Courtesy/Cindy Wilson

Once again, our Academy golf team has won the state championship! The squad took on the OSU Scarlet and Gray courses for two rounds, with one on Friday, September 12, and one on Saturday, September 13. This victory marks the second straight title and ninth overall for the Academy varsity golf team.

Ali Khan’20 led the way for one last time this year, shooting a consistent 76 in the first round and 78 in the second, totaling a strong 154. He was the individual state runner up and earned All-Ohio 1st team honors.

Matthew Cammeyer’20 had one of his best showings, shooting 78 in the first round and 77 in the second round for a 155 total. He joined Khan on the 1st team honors.

Kahmar Byers’20 also came to play, with 77 in the first round and 79 in the second for a total of 156. Byers earned 2nd team honors.

Griffin MItchell’20 shot 82 in the first and 78 in the second for 160, and Russell Ahmed’22 shot 86 in the first and 81 in the second for a 167 total.

This is a beautiful day for Columbus Academy. Our golfers earned the 35th state title in the school’s history. With all five competitors from this tournament coming back next season, both the present and the future of Columbus Academy golf look extraordinarily bright.