(Courtesy/David L.) Boys wrestling traveled to Bexley on Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m. for the Central Buckeye League (CBL) Championship Wrestling Tournament, where six schools competed for the conference title. The Vikes ended the day in 6th place. There were, however, many bright spots individually. In the 126-pound weight class, Neel R. placed 5th.…

(Courtesy/Ms. Garita) The Columbus Academy bowling team struggled in the first week of February, dropping two games and failing to win its first tournament. On Monday, January 29, the Striking Vikings fell to Buckeye Valley at Penn Lanes. The boys lost 1853-1598 overall and 312-267 in bakers. Adam R. led with 295, Reed S. and…

Nick T. (Lauren G./Staff) To end the season, the Vikes hosted Dublin Jerome at Chiller Easton at 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. The all-senior line up of Eli B., Noah B., Eric S., Joseph S., and Nick Y. took to the ice for the puck drop.  The Celtics scored the first goal 3 minutes…

Alli K. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) Traveling to Capital University, the indoor track team competed in the Central District Indoor Championships on Sunday, January 28. This marked the second season for the indoor team. Both the girls and boys teams competed in the Division 2-3 championships.  For the girls team, Zoya A. captured a win in the…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Delivering thrilling victories and several records, the Aquavikes hosted Senior Night on Tuesday, January 23, and traveled to Columbus School for Girls for the Central Buckeye League Championships on Saturday, January 27. The Vikings invited Newark Catholic and Whetstone for a joint senior night. Both Academy’s boys and girls teams won first, tallying…

(Caroline M./Media) Boys basketball captured a huge rivalry win over Bexley last Friday, making them 2-0 against the Lions this season. This win keeps the Vikings in first place in the conference and gives them a two- game lead over Worthington Christian. The Lions, now 4-10 on the season, continue to struggle in conference play. …

(Courtesy/Sunil S.) After losing three times last week, girls basketball sits 5-10 overall and sixth in the conference. The girls played games every other day, facing Bishop Ready, Harvest Prep, and Columbus School for Girls.  First, the Vikings battled the Silver Knights on Tuesday, January 23, losing 34-45. They traveled to Harvest Prep on Thursday,…

Nina K. crowned champion (Courtesy/Ceci R.) On Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, the girls wrestling team competed in the Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine. Both Nina K. and Ceci R. battled their way to the top of their sections: Nina placed 1st in the 135-pound weight class, and Ceci came 2nd in the…

Adam on the lanes. (Sean J./Staff) Both bowling teams for Academy struggled in two quiet weeks. On Wednesday January 17, the boys squad lost to rival Bexley 1398-1706. Adi S. led with 325, Mark D. collected 265, captain Josh K. followed with 245, Phinn B. had 211, and Henry W. finished with 141. The Vices…

Dom C. (Lauren G./Staff) Nearing the season’s end, the Vikings faced off against Watterson at Chiller Easton on Saturday, January 27 at 6 p.m. This was the program’s Youth Night, and the rink was filled with many young Vikings. Guests enjoyed pizza and snacks n the lobby before the game, as the team offered tee…