Miranda B-Y., Sophie L., and Clara S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) For most cross country runners, last Saturday was their final race of the year. Only for a select few will the opportunity to continue racing be available. Clara S. is one of them. After a 4th place overall finish as a team, the Vikings season has…

Ethan B. (Courtesy @academyvikingsinstagram) On Sunday, October 13, boys golf began its state run at the Firestone Country Club. Alex S. paced the Vikes with a 76, while Ethan B. trailed three strokes. Krish B. shot an 86, followed by Gavin M.’s 87 and Jaxon C.’s 89. With a team score of 328, Academy sat in…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Thursday, October 17, Academy hosted Highland for its first playoff game of the year on Hondros at 7 p.m. Highland came in after dominating Heath 5-0 in its matchup on Tuesday, October 15. Yet the Vikings struck early, notching two first-half goals, as their defense held steady, making the score…

(Courtesy/@caboyssoccer Instagram) On Saturday, October 19, the boys from Hondros began their postseason as they welcomed the Whitehall Rams. The game’s scoring opened right away as senior captain, Nick D., snuck a shot past the keeper for a Vikings first-period goal. The Vikings defense held strong during the remainder of the first period as the…

Sophie W. (Courtesy/@cagirlstennis instagram) The duo of Tamanna A. and Sophie W. played in individual states on Thursday, October 17, and won 6-3, 6-2 against Oakwood to move to the second round, but lost 6-4, 6-1 to Gilmour Academy and, thus, did not place. The Vikings played in team states on Saturday, October 19, and…

Kallyn H. (Courtesy/Cindy W.) For volleyball’s first playoff game, the Vikes traveled to Grove City Christian on Tuesday, October 15, to face off against the Eagles. To start off the week, the Vikes took the first set 25-20 and another at 25-19 to make it 2-0. In the third set, the Vikes were looking to…

Allison F. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) This past week Academy’s girls soccer team did not play any games due to postseason preparation. The Vikings received a first-round bye due to their superb record of 12-5. Academy finished third in the CBL, behind Bexley and Worthington Christian. The Vikings will face the winner of Heath and Highland on…

Dr. Olay Alonso performs. (Coutesy/Katie V.)   The delicious smells (of hamburgers and cookies) wafting through the Dining Hall during lunch period were accompanied by beautiful strains of music on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Columbus Academy’s Spanish Affinity group (CASA) enlivened Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations by inviting Dr. Orlay Alonso, an accomplished pianist in the CA…

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Lila P./Staff The Vikings have a busy week, beginning on Monday, with the girls and boys golf teams at states. On Tuesday we have extended advisory time, and there is a Clothing Closet pop-up. Students can volunteer during blocks 4 and 5 on Mobile Serve. Also, volleyball has an away game against Grove City at…