Max Crane’21 focuses on the puck as he guards the goal. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19/Media) The CA ice hockey squad had a busy weekend filled with three games. The Vikes captured two wins against tough opponents, Springboro and St. Francis DeSales. But Academy’s win streak on the weekend came to an end when they took on the…

Girls Varsity. Courtesy/Kiesha Ratliff The state tournament weekend finale for the 2018-19 season started off strong for the three Vikings who competed. The doubles team of Carmen Merkel’22 and Lauren Motta’21 captured one victory in the state tournament before falling in the quarterfinals and ending their tremendous run on Friday, October 20. Sydni Ratliff’21 had…

The Vikes looked to continue their incredible run this season by qualifying players for the individual state tournament. CA already clinched a berth for the team state tournament but was hoping to cap off the year by sending a few individuals to represent the school at the huge contest. Academy did just that, sending three…

Haylee White’19 prepares a precise serve that is unable to be returned.  Sarah Neltner’20/Media  In their final regular season match, the Vikings traveled to New Albany on Wednesday, October 3, to take on a perennial tennis powerhouse. Everything worked perfectly for CA, as the Vikes cruised to a 4-1 victory. Freshman Carmen Merkel picked up…

Sydni Ratliff’21 hits the ball back in her singles match. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The tremendous season for the Columbus Academy girls tennis team continued this week with the Vikes picking up two big victories, including one over a top 5 Division 1 team. Our Vikes outlasted Olentangy Liberty 4-1 on Wednesday, September 26, and proved…

Himaja Reddy’19 competes against Whitehall. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) The girls tennis squad was scheduled to play a Division 2 rival, Wellington, on Monday, September 17, but the match was postponed due to the rain. This meant the only play of the week would be against the school’s arch-rival, Bexley. On Friday, September 21, the Vikes hosted…

Haylee White ’19 plays again Whitehall on September 11. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) It was another big week for the CA girls tennis team as the Vikings won their three matches. Academy proved once again why it is a top team in the state, currently sitting at 9-0 so far. The Vikes steamrolled Whitehall on Tuesday, September…

Sydni Ratliff’21 ready for a hard-fought match.(Sarah Neltner’20/Media) The Vikes gained some momentum this past week after winning a few statement matches over some longtime rivals. CA continued its undefeated start so far this season, improving to 5-0. This team is determined to return to the state final four again this year. The first win…

The CA girls tennis team is seeking revenge from last year and compete for a team state title this fall. After just coming up short in the State Final Four tournament last year, the Vikes are ready show that they have never been stronger. The Vikings lost some key players from the class of 2018,…

Junior Hayden Compton takes a vicious cut. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media staff) After edging Archbold, the CA baseball squad’s incredible postseason run came to an end on Friday, May 25, as Coldwater topped the resilient Vikings in the regional finals. Academy traveled to Elida Middle School on Thursday, May 24, for a clash with Archbold. Sophomore Noah…