Columbus Academy boys lacrosse team has taken massive strides in fewer than two years, going into its second season with a 5-4 record. Lead by captains, Hart Wise’13, Grayson Wise’14, and Tyler Krumlauf”14, the team bears down in practices and games, always aiming to improve. A remarkable group of freshmen also drive its success, most notably,…

Halfway through its season, varsity baseball has a 3-7 record. Although it maintains a respectable .300 batting average, fielding causes problems. Captain Charlie Watters’14 says, “We lost our outfield, which has big shoes to fill now.” When it succeeds in stopping its opponents, the team soars with huge wins such as the 17-7 triumph of…

Varsity tennis swept away competition early in the season and earned a 4-1 record. In every court, the team triumphed over Wellington, Olentangy Liberty, Granville, and Centerville, finishing 5-0 across the board. After battling Sycamore, the Vikings fell short, winning two courts but losing three. 

The varsity girls lacrosse team began its season with a strong start, defeating 3 competitive teams. The girls rallied off its first win after defeating an extremely resilient Thomas Worthington team. Next, the girls journeyed to Columbus School for Girls to face the Unicorns on  “their turf.” This highly anticipated game was fueled by hard…

Baseball Date  Time  Location  Opponent Wed 03/27  5:00PM  Home  Amanda Clearcreek (scrimmage) Thu 03/28  5:00PM  Home  Centerburg (scrimmage) Mon 04/01  5:00PM  Home  Danville Wed 04/03  5:00PM  Home  Granvdiew Heights Fri 04/05  5:15PM  Home  Newark Catholic Sat 04/06  11:00AM  Home  Double Header Mon 04/08  5:15PM  @Licking Valley  Licking Valley Wed 04/10  5:15PM  Home  Heath Thu 04/11…

Despite the weather feeling more like winter than spring, the baseball team began its pre-season both outside in below-freezing temperatures and in the gym and weight room. Taking advantage of crucial time for improvement, the team is preparing for 23 games. Returning coach, Jim Collis, notices a lot about the team as he carefully analyzes…

Academy’s runners are catching their strides. After an exceptional finish last season with multiple state qualifiers, a 4 x 800m state championship, a 300m hurdles state championship, and an all- around men’s team state championship, this year’s athletes are entering the season with high expectations. As two-time state champion, Jack Lint’14, states, “As long as…

Pushing through the cold, dark winter months, the Viking boys tennis team begins its official spring season at last. Having trained hard in the weight room and putting in countless hours of playing on indoor courts, the squad is in shape and ready to start competing. Despite a loss in numbers from last year, the…

Despite some bad luck at States, which officially marked the end of the 2012-2013 high school wrestling season in Ohio, the Vikings performed  successfully this season. Dan Jones’15 qualified to compete at States; however, he, unfortunately,  suffered a shoulder injury during his first match, preventing him from continuing on in the competition. Throughout the season, Coach Paul…

After cruising through the first two rounds of the tournament, the Academy boys basketball team suffered a season-ending loss against long time rival, Worthington Christian. The Vikings fell just short, losing the game 51 to 49 after a high intensity fourth quarter. Although the team’s run may have ended prematurely, the loss should not undermine…