(Courtesy/Chris H.) On Saturday, September 21, your Columbus Academy cross-country Vikes hosted the Vikings Invitational. Going into the meet, the Vikings knew the course would be a grind. With the unusual terrain, it was certainly going to be challenging. Senior runner Chris Hill noted, “The course had a hilly pattern that would be a challenge”.…

(ca/flickr) The boys and girls cross country teams’ first meet of the season started with a bang, hosted at Centerville on Saturday, August 23rd. In the 5000-m. Giuseppe P. placed second, and Henry S. placed third. In the 5000 championship, Chris H. placed 31st, and Dane C. came in 64th out of 117 total runners.…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Wrestling ended its season on Saturday, February 22, at the playoff sectionals. Wrestlers need five wins at this event to move to states. Baron D. in the 150 weight class, Joseph G. in 120, and Josh L. in the 215 failed to win any matches. Henry S. lost his first match but won…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Wednesday, February 5, Academy’s wrestling squad hosted Buckeye Valley, Harvest Prep, and Ohio School for the Deaf. Santiago P. took down his opposition in quick fashion, dominating the 144 class. Henry S. also snagged a win, battling in the 157.  Their wins helped the Vikings prevail in the tri-meet. Joseph G. and Josh…

(Courtesy/Craig E.) On Saturday, February 1, Academy’s wrestling squad headed to Franklin Heights for the CBL tournament. Joseph G. faced off against Bexley, Grandview Heights, and Whitehall-Yearling in the 120. Joseph G. was overcome in all, going winless and taking fourth place. Josh L. showed improvement, going 2-2 and taking third place in the 215…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Saturday, January 25, Academy’s wrestling team was back in action at the Gahanna Alumni Memorial Tournament. Santiago P. went winless in the 144 weight class, getting pinned twice, once to a third-place finisher from Gahanna Lincoln and another to a senior from Walnut Hills, and thus, failing to qualify past the Round…

(Courtesy/Craig Edson) On Wednesday, January 15, Academy’s wrestling squad hosted Africentric in the Barton Room. Freshmen Vikings got after it, with Baron D. and Paul A. noting their first career varsity wins with a pin from Baron D. Junior captain, Santiago P., said, “They both work extremely hard in practice. It’s no surprise they were…

Paul A. (Seth L./Staff) Academy’s boys wrestling squad hosted its biggest meets of the year with wrestlers from Buckeye Valley, Cristo Rey, Harvest Prep, Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, Plymouth, New Albany and Sheridan, on Saturday, January 12. Henry S. dominated, winning three matches and losing one, achieving a third-place finish in the 157 weight class. Jackson…

Alex L. (Courtesy/Alex L.) Academy’s wrestling squad hosted West Jeff’s Rough Riders on Wednesday, December 11. The Vikings didn’t bring their best, with just one win. Joseph G., Santiago P., and Henry S. lost their matches in the first round. Alex L. was Academy’s sole winner, conquering the 126 weight class. Absent from the match…

Theo F. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Winter sports are here, meaning Academy’s boys basketball will return to The Mack. On Saturday, November 30, the Vikings will travel to take on the Dunbar Wolverines at 2:30 p.m. Dunbar held an impressive 13-11 record last season, considering some of their toughest opponents included Hilliard Bradley and Harvest Prep. Considering…