(Wikimedia Commons) Spoilers ahead! Dressed in pink, my mom and I made our way to the theater to watch the first showing of Barbie. As we stood in line, two older women joined behind us in their full-pink outfits. The theater was alive with anticipation for this long awaited movie as women of all ages…

Alli Klinefelter (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Following split results from their first week, the Vikings volleyball team welcomed Fredericktown to The Mack on Monday, August 28, losing to the Freddies in a 3-0 match up.  In its second home game of the week on Tuesday, August 29, Grandview Heights opened the match strong and captured the first…

8/31/23 (Courtesy/Grace P.) The tennis Vikings cruised through opponents last week, defeating Watterson and Whitehall at home on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31, respectively. CA captured a 5-0 flawless victory against Watterson, with Yasemin B. shutting out her opponent 6-0, 6-0 at second singles. Arya C. battled through to a 6-3, 6-4 triumph…

Vikings face the Bobcats at sunset (Courtesy/Megan S.) The Academy girls soccer team traveled to Grandview Heights on Wednesday, August 30, hoping to keep their winning streak alive after last week’s thrilling 15-0 victory against Madison Plains. Harper B-M. aimed for the net in the first half, but came up short, nor could our girls…

Gabe A. heads the ball (Courtesy/Hansheng X.) The Columbus Academy boys soccer team faced one home and one away game last week.  On Wednesday, August 31, the boys tackled 2022 Division III state champions, Grandview Heights, with the Vikings scoring a fine 3-1 win against the Bobcats on Hondros Field. Junior Dante R. kicked off…

Angela H. drives on the green (Courtesy/Jill Fortney) CA’s girls golf team recorded two wins last week as they looked to defend their state title in October. On a sunny August 29, the team breezed by Bishop Ready with a total score of 154 to 284. Freshman Eva L. led the way with a 37,…

Matthew F. (Flickr) Our boys golf team won two out of their three games last week. On August 29, the varsity squad beat Bloom Carroll as sophomore Jack W. set the standard with a 39, Gavin M. followed with a 40, Rowen L. shot 42, and the final three, senior Matthew F, Alex S., and…

Defensive back Theo F. clashes with rival Green Wave (Courtesy/Isaac C.) Academy’s football team defeated Newark Catholic with a 40-0 victory on Friday, September 1. From the start, wide receiver Gabe D-R. led the team with a touchdown in the opening kickoff and then took a jet sweep in the next possession and followed through…

(Courtesy/Jennifer G.) Starting the season with a 1-0 record, field hockey traveled to Granville to face off against the Blue Aces on Monday, August 28. Finishing the first period with a 1-0 advantage, the Vikes worked to maintain their close lead. The offense strung together passes, creating the opportunity for 2 more goals against the…

Sophie L. (Courtesy/Alester X. ) and Chris H.  In their second meet of the season, the cross country Vikings traveled to Marengo, for the Highland Fighting Scots Invitational to compete against fifteen other teams on Saturday, September 2. Our boys placed 11th, with standout runs from Dane C., who came in 34th at 17:54.73. and…