Courtesy/Graham A. This past Tuesday, September 29, field hockey faced its most intimidating opponent yet as the girls battled Thomas Worthington on Carlin Fields to compete for the 1 spot in their division. Senior captain Katie N. said that pre-game, the team was “confident and ready to avenge previous years against the Cardinals,” emphasizing their…

(Courtesy/@noahbergmedia Instagram) The Vikes travelled south to battle Lancaster on September 23. The first quarter faced off with an aggressive possession for Academy, controlling the flow of the game favorably. Off the bat, sophomore Sidney J. buried one in the goal to set the momentum. The Vikes refused turnovers and were composed while setting up…

Courtesy/Graham A.) his past Monday, September 14, Academy’s field hockey team dominated Bishop Hartey to secure their 5th win of the season. The Vikings started hot with long possessions to gain control of the game. Sydney J. then connected with Katie N. for the first goal. The Vikes kept their foot on the gas and…

(AcademyVikings Instagram)  At the Kallner Invitational on Saturday, April 25, Academy delivered several strong performances across events, leaning on its distance runners and field athletes to pace the meet with consistency. Chris H. placed first place in the 3200, breaking away late to win in 9:52 and secure Academy’s top performance of the day. Andy…

Despite cold temperatures and rainy conditions, Academy’s track and field teams competed in two meets last week, highlighted by Senior Night and several standout performances.  On Wednesday, Academy hosted Bishop Watterson in a dual meet, honoring 13 seniors: Scott, Brian, Hanna, Mila, Miranda, Lizzie, Dane, Jaxon, Sebastian, Chris, Cody, Zoe, and Henry. As temperatures hovered…

On Friday, April 17, Bexley hosted a division-wide track meet, hosting Bishop Ready, Worthington Christian, St. Charles, Hamilton Township, and Wellington. In the 4×800-meter relay, Chris H., Dane C., Giuseppe P., and Andy B. pushed the pace early, staying within striking distance of the leaders while exchanging the baton cleanly under pressure. Strong performances from…

Mr. Gittins (ColumbusAcademy Instagram)  The Academy community came together on Wednesday, January 21, for a successful Winter Blood Drive, showing strong support for the American Red Cross through the participation of students, faculty, and staff. Held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Athletic Lobby, the drive resulted in 31 donors contributing 27 units…

Daniel K. (CaFlickr) On Thursday, January 15, Academy’s co-ed hockey team continued its late-season surge with a convincing 3–0 victory over Northeast Storm, a win that pushed the Viking’s record to 7–12 and extended their winning streak to three games. The shutout performance highlighted the team’s growing confidence as they built momentum heading into the…

Touchdown Henry C. (Courtesy/Will Bundy) On October 23,  the first-ever co-ed football intramural games began with teams Bbbbbbbbb  BRIANNNNNN, Ellie and Abby Rule, No Fly Zone, ROYGBIV pt.2 , Recess Warriors, Stinky Crockpot, The Cranes, The Water Boys ready to compete. Classmates assembled in teams of seven, drafted playbooks, practiced on Lazarus Courtyard, and even…

(Courtesy / CaFlickr) On Tuesday, October 14, girls volleyball traveled to North Union for its first postseason playoff. Finishing their regular season 12-10, the Vikings fell 1-3 in a four-set battle. North Union took the first set 22-25, but Academy answered back with a 25-22 win in the second set before the Wildcats pulled ahead…