Sophomore Kiersten Thomassey is on the attack. Julia Gurevitz’19/Media staff After suffering a bitter defeat in last year’s regional final, the long wait to return to the field is over for the Columbus Academy girls lacrosse team. With a wealth of talented girls returning, this squad will have the potential to accomplish special things as…

Sophomore Rhian Seneviratne rips a serve. Inji Kang’19/Media staff After an excellent season last year, Academy’s tennis team started its 2018 campaign with plenty of new faces. Though the departure of a sensational senior class will be difficult to replace, the Vikes have reloaded with young talent, setting up a hopeful return to the courts. CA…

Senior Mike Boeckman whirls by his defender. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor After finishing with a 10-9 record last year, the CA boys lacrosse team entered the 2018 season with a revamped roster and a new coach. Thirty year-old Derek Lichtfuss has taken the reins, and with a young team in tow, he looks to catch opponents…

Sophomore Rachel Raque leads the pack, Chris Heermann’18/Media editor The Columbus Academy girls track team opened its season with a meet at Big Walnut on Saturday, April 7, in freezing temperatures.The Vikings are hoping to capitalize on their momentum from a successful 2017, when they won Districts and had a strong showing at states. But…

Senior Max Driesbach laces a single into left-center field. Couresty/Mike Driesbach The CA baseball team had a successful trip to Myrtle Beach over Spring Break, leaving South Carolina with a 2-1 record in its preseason games and showing great promise for this year.  The Vikes began their regular season with an emphatic 19-0 road win…

Senior Nick Robie passes baton to classmate Nick Watson in the lap medley relay. Chris Heerman’18/Media editor The CA boys track team launched its season on Saturday, April 7, at the Big Walnut “Red Edwards” Relays and put its best foot forward in biting winds and bone-chilling temperatures that challenged all runners. Senior Chris Heermann, junior…

Senior Josh Pearson in full control. (Riley Hennessy’20) Senior Josh Pearson traveled to Ohio State University for the state tournament on Thursday, March 8, the lone representative of CA’s wrestling squad. He won his first match before dropping the next two, closing out a sensational year. Wrestling in the 220 weight class, Pearson faced Bradley…

Senior Ryan Mitchell contests a jump shot. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor The CA boys basketball team’s remarkable season came to a close in the district semifinals, as #3 seed Bishop Ready outlasted the #6 seed Vikings, 64-56. After ripping through sectionals with a pair of blowout victories, Academy was brimming with confidence heading into its clash…

Sophomore Carter Warstler skies for a transition layup. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor The CA boys basketball team earned impressive victories over North Union and Northridge, punching its ticket to districts for the fourth consecutive year. The #6 seed Vikings played host in the sectional semifinal on Monday, February 26, and pulled away from #16 seed North…

Senior Angus Soderberg on the attack. Chris Heermann’18/Media editor After placing 6th at sectionals and seeing 5 wrestlers advance past the competition, Academy’s wrestling team was eager for its district meet at Heath on Saturday, March 3. The Vikings fought their hardest, but unfortunately, all but one wrestler fell in the tournament. Because of a…