The Columbus Academy boys tennis team picked up two big victories this week, including a shutout on Senior Night.  The Vikes kicked off the week with a 3-2 victory over the Golden Bears on Monday, April 26. Ryan Panley’22 conquered his first singles opponent 6-1, 6-0, before Saagar Arya’23 sailed by his competitor 6-0, 6-3…

Boys tennios kicked off last week with a match against St. Charles on Monday, April 19. Arie Tuckerman’21 fell 0-6, 1-6 to his first singles opponent, but Jack Madison’21 brought it back with a dominant 6-3, 6-3 win. Ryan Panley’22 followed with a 6-0, 6-0 victory in third singles, before juniors Jake Stouffer and Jaswanth…

The Columbus Academy boys tennis team faced some of its toughest competition yet, finishing the week with three losses and one win to secure a total record of 4-3. The Vikes kicked off the week with a match against Olentangy on Monday, April 12. Arie Tuckerman’21 fought hard in first singles but was overwhelmed 0-6,…

The Columbus Academy boys tennis team kicked off its season with four matches to secure a 3-1 overall record.  The Vikes competed at Grandview Heights on Tuesday, April 6 and defeated the Bobcats with a 5-0 victory. Ryan Panley’22 started the match with a bang, defeating his opponent 6-2, 6-0 at first singles. Jake Stouffer’22…

Starting at sunset on Thursday, February 25 and ending in the evening of Friday, February 26, the Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the survival of the Jewish people from extermination in Persia.  Purim commemorates the Book of Esther in the Jewish month of Adar. Haman, the royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, planned to kill all…

Academy’s girls dominated in districts on Thursday, February 18, with 8 state qualifiers.  Alexandra Butnariu’22 took  6th in 100 free in 55.71. and nabbed 11th in the 200 free, with Ella Lowrie’24 placing 15th.  Emma Yakam’22, Rene Fleege’24, and Charlotte Baker’24 conquered in the 100 breaststroke, securing 6th, 12th, and 17th, respectively.  Lowrie swept the…

The girls swimming team kicked off the postseason by securing a victory at the home sectional meet on Saturday, February 13. Due to COVID restrictions, the girls only raced against six other teams. However, the Aquavikes were also competing against swimmers at six other meets to claim a spot in districts.  Alexandra Butnariu’22 nabbed gold…

Claire Richardson, Charlotte Baker, Nicole Young’23 (Julia DeVore’22/Staff) The Columbus Academy AquaVikes had their last regular season meet on Tuesday, January 26. The Vikes secured a 102.5-67.5 victory over St. Francis DeSales before honoring seniors Laura Campbell, Rowan Hennessy, and Vera Anderson in a Senior Night celebration.  The girls started off the meet with a…

Florence Lin’23, Charlotte Baker’24, Lauren Prall’24. (Julia DeVore’22/Staff) The Columbus Academy girls swimming team looked to continue its winning streak with three big meets on Tuesday, January 19, Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January 23.   The Aquavikes started off the week with a bang, securing a victory over Bishop Hartley, Ohio Ready, and Wellington with…

Charlotte Baker’24, Alexandra Butnariu’22, Mary Kate Prall’22. (Julia DeVore’22/Staff).  Following two victories the previous week, the Columbus Academy girls swimming team looked to continue its winning streak with two big meets on Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16. The Aquavikes kicked off the week with an intense meet against Gahanna Lincoln High School. The…