(Courtesy/XC athletes and @cravenjoephotos on Instagram) Amid constant rain and copious mud, the boys cross country team ran its most anticipated race of the year, Centerville Night Lights, on Saturday, September 28.  Despite most athletes running three minutes slower than their personal bests, Chris H. led the pack with a seventh-place finish, crossing in 18:52.6.…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening and Ms. Roberts) On Saturday, September 22, Columbus Academy hosted its annual apple-picking event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lynds Fruit Farm. Apple varieties ready for picking include Rome, Sun Crisp, and Crimson Crisp .  Service Board and PACA representatives initiated this tradition 18 years ago with the goal to provide fresh…

Kyndal S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The Vikes faced off against Franklin Heights on Monday, September 24, looking to snap its two week losing streak. The girls took control of the game immediately, winning the first set 14-25. The Vikings took its momentum into the second set, winning by a 25-15. The Falcons were no match for…

Tamanna A. (Courtesy/Yenny Tsao) The girls tennis team started off its week by defeating Worthington Kilbourne at home on Monday, September 23. The team then hosted its Senior Night against Bishop Ready on Wednesday, September 26. The Vikings final game of the week was away against New Albany on Thursday, September 26. Against Worthington Kilborne,…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Monday, September 23, Academy’s girls soccer team hosted Amanda Clearcreek at 6 p.m. Academy got on the board quickly, tallying four first-half goals.  Haidi S., led the Vikings, notching three goals, and Harper B-M added another two goals and an assist. The Vikings prevailed over the Aces 5-1. Academy traveled…

Nick D. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Monday, September 23, the boys from Hondros traveled to the Tree of Life for an out of conference matchup. The game overall was uneventful during the beginning stages, with both defenses holding strong. This lack of offense and poor defensive attack resulted in a 0-0 halftime score. The third quarter…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolfinstagram) On Monday, September 23, the girls golf team traveled to Blacklick Woods for its sectionals tournament. This marked the beginning of their postseason and the start of their quest to claim a third straight state title in a row. Led by sophomore, Eva L. with a five under 66, she earned individual medalist honors.…

Gavin M. (Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Boys golf started the week off strong, beating Jonathan Alder by one shot at the OHSAA Sectional Tournament. Sam C. shot a 74 to capture first place, as the rest of his team racked up high scores, allowing the Vikes to place first in the tournament. Ethan B. led Academy with a…

Griffin B. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA Football team improved to 6-0 for the season on Friday, September 27, following a stellar performance under the remnants of Hurricane Helene, traveling to Whitehall and hammering the Rams 34-6. The Vikings asserted their dominance from the start, forcing a fumble on their first defensive play and allowing quarterback…

Senior Night ceremony (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field Hockey had a busy week, going 3-0 and advancing to 13-1-1 on the year. The team began the week honoring its 13 seniors with a pre-game ceremony, followed by Raising Canes catering after their win against CSG, beating them 6-0.  A few days later, the team had its annual…