The girls soccer team arrived back to campus this August with a discouraging outlook on the season ahead. After losing key players and plenty of injuries and illnesses,15 humble players remained to fill a sole varsity team. Thus, the girls anxiously anticipated a grueling fall filled with lengthy games and tired legs.

Kayla Podgurski’19 goes for a kill against a blocker from the opposing team

Jessica Griffin’17 on her way to the top-20 at the Otterbein Invitational

The Columbus Academy boys and girls cross country teams finished strong in the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School on Saturday, September 10. Despite the blistering heat, the boys finished second overall with a score of 38, and the girls finished second with a score of 87.

On Tuesday September 6, fresh off from a long holiday weekend, the boys soccer team lost by one point to it biggest rival: Worthington Christian.

It was a cold, rainy night, and the Academy football team had traveled to Newark Catholic for a showdown between two undefeated teams. Unfortunately, it was the Green Wave that came out with the victory, grinding out a 34-26 win over the resilient Vikings.

On Friday, September 2, Academy’s football team had its home opener, facing off against Linden-McKinley. Like their last game, the Vikes struck on their opening possession, with senior quarterback Nick Stringer hooking up with junior Jerome Buckner for a 35 yard touchdown. Buckner caught the ball on the sideline, burst upfield, and then juked a…

Boys track had a rough meet in this first round of post-season, but they fought through and many have qualified for this week’s regionals. Not only is this quite an accomplishment, but the team also placed first over all.

On Saturday, May 21, Academy’s boys lacrosse season came to an end with a disappointing loss to Dublin Scioto in the third round of the Division II tournament as the Irish defeated the Vikes in a 17-11 loss.

Districts in track started last Tuesday, May 17th, and finished Saturday, May 21, with Academy’s girls placing second out of 16 teams. The relay teams had especially strong performances.