(Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) The Vikings kicked off last week by travelling to Bexley for the second annual Madison Cup, which is played in honor of alumnus Jack Madison ‘21 who was a four-year letterwinner, co-captain, two time receiver of First Team All-Ohio 2x Division, and State Doubles Runner-Up for Columbus Academy. The Cup, which was won…

Boys track dominated in its latest meet at Worthington Christian as it claimed first on Tuesday, April 23, outscoring  Bexley, Worthington Christian, Grove City Christian, and Madison Christian in its latest contest. The Vikings amassed 103 points, a 19-point margin over second-place Bexley and 31 points above Worthington Christian. For individuals, Gabe D-R. won the…

Clara S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Tuesday, April 22, the Vikings raced against Bexley, Grove City Christian, Madiston Christian, and Worthington Christian and placed fourth overall with 63.16 points. Some highlights from the meet were Mila B. claiming first place in the 100m sprint, 4th place in the 100m hurdles, and second in the 300m hurdles.…

Mary P. (@academyvikings instagram) Girls lacrosse enjoyed a strong week, with wins against Bay Village and Granville, and a close loss to powerhouse Desales. The Vikings are now 6-6 on the season. The team began the week welcoming Bay Village, last year’s state runner up, to Hondros. The Vikes made light work of the Rockets,…

Drew N. (Courtesy/CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 22, the boys lacrosse team faced off against Licking Valley on Carlin. The Vikings came out strong in the first half, outsourcing the Panthers 7-3 in the first quarter and 8-1 in the second. Post halftime, Academy’s defense weakened and its offense began to let off the gas,…

(Courtesy / CA Flickr) The baseball team tallied three wins and one loss in its third week of the season, losing to Worthington Christian 9-6 on Monday, April 14, but bouncing back with victories over Whitehall 21-1 on Wednesday, April 16; Fredericktown 7-4 on Thursday, April 17; and Hamilton Township 4-0 on Friday, April 18. …

Melanie Q. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Thursday, April 17, girls track faced 7 other teams, including Africentric, Bexley, Hamilton Township, Teays Valley, Whitehall-Yearling, and Worthington Christian at Bexley in its annual relay meet. The Vikes placed 6th with 45.5 points.  Some highlights from the meet were the Vikings 6th place finish in the 4×100 meter hurdle,…

Giuseppe P. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Competing at Bexley relays on Thursday, April 17, the boys track team placed fourth out of seven teams, tallying 66 points across running and field events.  Brian A. and MJ J. led with a combined first place in discus, throwing 138’ 9” and 123’ 8” for second and sixth, respectively.…

Mary P. (@academyvikings instagram) Girls lacrosse welcomed Thomas Worthington for its first matchup of the week on Monday, April 14, in a back and forth game, with neither team pulling ahead until the end. The Vikes were down 10-11 to the Cardinals with time winding down when a Kyndal S. buzzer beater sent the game…

Graham J. (Courtesy/ CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 15, the boys lacrosse team hosted Granville for its first game of the week. The Vikings and Aces were neck and neck to start the game with quarter one ending 2-2. Both teams exchanged goals, but Granville pulled ahead by one goal going into halftime. Academy began…