(Courtesy/Academy Vikings Twitter) Competing in the first ever girls wrestling state championship, Ceci R. and Nina K. made history. The three day competition was held from Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12 at the Schottenstein Center.  Each weight class had 16 girls, so only the top 4 from each region participated in the state…

(Courtesy/Davida Arnold) The track and cross country girls who did not play a winter sport formed a club to compete indoors this year. The team concluded its inaugural season in states at the Spire Institute in Geneva on Friday, March 3.  Sydney F., Samatha F., Caitlynn H., and Zoya A. placed 7th in the 4x400m…

L. to R. Nina and Ceci. Nina K. and Ceci R. triumphed at the Olentangy Orange match on March 5 and will advance to states. This will be a first achievement for our fledgling female wrestlers. The girls will compete for the championship on Friday, March 10 – 12 at the Ohio State University. Both…

The boys varsity basketball team completed its 2022-2023 season with a record of 23-3 and earned district runner-up in the Division III central district playoffs. Prior to earning a spot in the championship game, Academy played Madison Plains on February 27 at Dublin Jerome. The game was a defensive battle, with the Vikings falling behind…

(Vaanika J./Media) Most recently for the Vikings, the girls swim team had their state meet at Canton. Those who went were Maddie E., Rene F., Olivia L. and Ella L. All four swam at prelims and finals on Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24. After a long season, the girls ended up placing 14th…

Wrestlers Tiko B., Parker K., Ryan L., Alex N., and Jim P. competed at sectionals on Saturday, February 25, at Heath. Along with Tiko B. and Parker K., Ceci R. will compete on Saturday, March 4 at Cadiz Harrison Central.  From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Vikings battled their opponents to make it to the next round.…

Columbus Academy boys swimming made history as they finished third in the state tournament at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, Friday, February 24. The boys tied the program’s best finish which was in 2018. Gavin L., Andrew H., Andy L., and William H. claimed a silver medal in the 400 free relay at 3:09.55. …

Harmon G. (Ethan K./Media) The boys varsity basketball team began its playoff run in the OHSAA state tournament last week with an opening round at home on Wednesday, February 22 against Grove City Christian. The Vikings had a slow start with the Eagles taking a 6-0 advantage, but Academy fought back and went into halftime…

Jacob M. (Courtesy/Phinn B.) In sectionals, our girls placed 26th at the Central Tournament on Friday, February 17, and the boys finished 20th on Saturday, February 18. Jacob M. was CA’s district qualifying individual. Tori R. led the girls, scoring 130 in game 1, 132 in game 2 and 118 in game 3 for a…

Ethan k./Media On Wednesday, February 1, the Vikings faced Worthington Christian in their last home game. The Vikes took a 2-0 lead off two of Allison F.”s free throws, but Academy struggled against the Warriors press, falling behind 8-14. After a Vikings run followed, the score was17-22. The Warriors ended the half strong, leading 39-23.…