Tyler Schlonsky’19 kicks the ball away from Grandview. (Inji Kang’19/Media) On Saturday, October 7, the boys soccer team played an intense game against Grandview Heights at MAPFRE Stadium, home of the Columbus Crew. The blackout Academy student section filled the stands, ready to get rowdy and support its soccer team. But the Vikes got off…

Kiersten Thomassey’20 recieves a pass. (Riley Hennessy’20/Media) After a 7-0 win over archrival Bexley on Thursday, September 28, the Academy field hockey team flexed its muscles again, shutting out two more tough opponents. On Wednesday, October 4, the Vikings played Olentangy Orange at home. CA cruised to a 4-0 win with goals scored by Charlotte…

Alex Graham’20 fires a forehand. (Julia Gurevitz/Media) Riding a wave of momentum, the girls tennis team traveled to Upper Arlington on Monday, October 2, to take on the Golden Bears. The Vikes defeated UA 4-1, and looked forward to returning home to finish the regular season. Academy faced its toughest opponent of the year against…

Vikes win Districts. Left to right: Ali Khan’20, Kahmar Byers’20, Cole Walter’18, Sam Vogel’18, Griffin Mitchell’20, Matthew Cammeyer’20, and Coach Craig Yakscoe. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) From the beginning of the season, the goal for the Vikings golf team has been to bring home a state title. At Districts, Academy’s aspirations drew closer, as the Vikes won…

Senior Briyana Dragin beats runner from Newark Catholic to the finish on senior night on Tuesday, October 3. (Ally Sabgir’18/Staff) Nearing the end of its regular season, the boys and girls cross country team competed against Newark Catholic in a dual meet on Tuesday, October 3. The race possessed a special energy because Academy not…

Student section celebrates the win with the Vikes. (Courtesy/Andrew Morris   The CA football team earned some long-awaited revenge on Thursday, September 28, embarrassing its archrival Bexley, 38-7. With their home crowd behind them, the Lions got the ball to start the game. They worked their way into Academy territory but couldn’t convert on 4th…

Griffin Mitchell‘20 Surveys the Course. (Courtesy/ Cindy Wilson) The time when the results matter most is finally here: postseason has arrived. CA came into sectionals as favorites to win on Tuesday, September 26. The Vikes traveled an hour north to the picturesque Oakhaven Golf Club in Delaware, Ohio, to commence the long awaited day.  Academy’s…

Muriel Goldfarb’18 blows by her defender. (Chris Heermann’18/Media editor) Coming off of a frustrating loss to Fairbanks on Saturday, September 23, the CA girls soccer team bounced back with a pair of impressive wins. On Monday, September 25, the Vikes hosted West Jefferson. Academy busted out of the gates, scoring two quick goals. They never…

Avie Smith’19 races down the sideline (Riley Hennessy’20/Media) Following a devastating loss against rival Thomas Worthington on Tuesday, September 19, Academy’s field hockey team trained hard to bounce back. It paid off: the girls earned two hard-fought victories. On Tuesday, September 26, the Vikings clashed with Bishop Watterson at home. At the start of the…

Mabry Nichols’20 rises for a spike. (Inji Kang/Media) With just two matches, the Columbus Academy girls volleyball team looked to capitalize on its light schedule. On Tuesday, September 26, the Vikes took on the Grove City Christian at home in a non-league game. Academy traded the first two sets with the Eagles. After dropping the…