Senior Apsara Som (Chris Heermann’18/Media) Coming off a 2-0 loss to a tough Central Crossing team, the Academy girls soccer team was motivated to get back in the win column on Wednesday, August 30. In addition, the Vikes’ opponent was Bishop Rosecrans, the team that eliminated CA in the regional semifinals last year.  The girls…

The Columbus Academy girls volleyball team was back in action on August 22, after multiple scrimmages to get the season underway. The Lady Vikes took on Tree of Life, cruising to victory in three sets. Then, on August 24, Academy faced off against Granville Christian, making it look easy as our girls made quick work…

Senior co-captains Nick Robie and Nick Watson finish first and second, respectively, against Summit Country Day at the Dewine Estate Invitational in Cedarville. (Ally Sabgir’18) After a strong senior class graduated, it would be a challenge for the Vikings cross country teams to regroup. But CA has returned to its dominant ways to start the…

Academy’s girls soccer team hoped to improve on its regional semifinal berth last season, despite the loss of key its senior contributors. The team first quest was at the regional tournament at home against Johnstown-Monroe on Thursday, August 24.  Despite a strong performance from the Johnnies, the Vikes came away with a 3-1 victory, with…

After last year’s devastating loss at the district finals to rival and state-champion Thomas Worthington,  this year’s field hockey team was ready to start its season with a bang. The team went to its annual clinic at University of North Carolina over the summer, and for the first time since 2012, placed first in the…

Starting out its season with a first place win in a match against North Canton Hoover on Monday, August 14, the Vikings showed they were wasting no time this season. On Friday, August 19, our girls competed in a  Bishop Watterson tournament, battling  Toledo, Olentangy, CSG, New Albany, and Olentangy Liberty. Academy fought hard all…

Despite a historic 2016 season in which the CA football team made the playoffs for the first time in over a decade, coach Robin Miller’s squad entered this year with many concerns. First, a fantastic graduating class left eight starting spots up for grabs. Also, the Vikes’ leading receiver in each of the past two…

The girls lacrosse team continued its playoff journey this past Wednesday, May 24, when it hosted Worthington Kilbourne, which knocked Academy out of OHSAA states  last year, so the Vikes were looking for revenge this time around. In the first half, neither team made any significant headway. Each goal was matched by the other team,…

Eric Min’17. (Inji Kang’19/Media) After winning the district title by default, seniors Austin Lawrence and Eric Min advanced to the state tournament for doubles. Their first round of matches took place on Friday, May 26.  The duo was matched up against Blak and Luke Webster of Lexington High School. After winning the first set 6-4,…

Jessica Griffin’17 at Regionals. (Chris Heermann’18/Media) After a stellar first place at districts, Academy’s girls were eager to compete at regionals this week. The competition was tough, but the team fought hard and won an impressive fourth place out of 43 teams. If a competitor places fourth or above in any individual event, she will…