Cross Country is a bright and early sport. Most meets happen at 9 am on a Fall Saturday Morning. However, this week was different. The Girls Cross Country team traveled to Centerville to compete in Centerville’s “Saturday Night Lights”. All races happen as close to dark as they can as runners race under the lights.…

(Courtesy/ Wikimedia Commons) If you were on campus last Friday, September 27, you most likely experienced the downpour that started promptly at 3:20 –perfect timing to soak anyone trying to go home or get ready for after-school practice. What you may not know, however, was that rain was not only long-awaited but marked a slight…

(Courtesy/Isa E.) When Isa E. was younger, she wanted to be many things: an actress, artist, scientist, and writer. As a senior now, Isa’s involvement reflects her ambition. Along with being an Alumni Board Representative, Service Board Shaper, Yearbook Editor, co-founder of the Mandarin Club, co-president of the Columbus Academy Health Occupations of America chapter,…

(Courtesy/Chang Liu) On Saturday, September 21, students congregated in the Dining Hall for a Star Wars-themed homecoming. This was the first time CA has brought this theme to homecoming, and you could tell the students were excited for something new. The dance was well set up, with donuts, popsicles and fruit punch for snacks. Themed…

Cross country seniors pose, grinning ear-to-ear. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Marking the Class of 2025’s first Senior Night, the boys cross country team honored Xander H-VR., Matt T., and Alester X. on Wednesday, September 18. Academy welcomed Newark Catholic for a 2-mile dual meet, winning with 22 points to the Green Wave’s 33. Henry S. led…

Marceline O. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson)   Before any Senior Night festivities could start, the Vikings had a job to do. Sailing through the course, the Viking runners cruised into the top 3 spots. Newark Catholic could not figure it out as the top Green Wave runner finished forty seconds after Sophie L. to claim fourth place.…

Katie V. (Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) Field hockey had a stellar week, winning two games and tying another. Academy is now 10-1-1 on the year, including 5-0 in conference play.  The Vikes began the week with an easy matchup against Lancaster High School. The team won 5-0, with goals from Bebe S., Alicia L., Maren S., Molly F.,…

Joey G. carries the ball. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA Football team improved to 5-0 on Friday, September 20, after picking up its first road win this season at St. Charles, besting the Cardinals 27-20. Academy seized the momentum right out of the gates with the defense forcing a punt from the Cardinals on their first…

 Jake H. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) The boys varsity soccer team returned to action on Thursday, September 18, as it traveled to Grandview Heights to face the Bobcats. Both teams entered the game considered as two of the top teams in the CBL so this game came with high stakes. As the game began the Bobcats offense…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf team competed this week in the final CBL match of the season. They secured a dominant victory, winning by a margin of 28 shots. This victory also secured them the CBL league championship. Medalist Eva L. led with an impressive 69, followed by Caroline Z. with a 72 and Claire…