(Dominic C. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Although the team’s schedule may look similar to last year, its roster has faced some big changes. Due to this year’s low numbers for both Academy and Desales, the schools decided to merge their teams to save both programs. Academy, therefore, will wear it white uniforms for home games and Desales…

Mikey J. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) As Academy’s only fall sport still playing, football traveled to Barnesville on Friday, November 3 for its second postseason game.  The Shamrocks scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, but running back Mikey J. closed the gap in the second quarter by sprinting 60 yards to the end zone. After Barnesville fumbled…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Academy Ffans wore pajamas for its theme at the  Vikes first playoff game against Utica on Friday, October 27.  After gaining possession of the ball, defensive end Mikey J. ran with it to the end zone, leading the Vikes off. Less than a minute later, wide receiver Theo F. tallied another touchdown, upping…

Connor M. (Courtesy/ Ralph Schudel)  On Tuesday, October 24, the Columbus Academy boys soccer team faced Jonathan Alder on Hondros Field in an attempt to continue in the Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason playoffs, but the Vikes ended their journey in a 1-4 loss.  The Vikings kept the ball on the opponent’s side of…

Melanie Q. (Courtesy/Kristin Stevens) Dane C., Melanie Q., and Clara S. ran on Saturday, October 28, at Pickerington North for regionals in their last 5K of the year.  Running times of 21:11.19 and 21:20.96, Clara S. and Melanie Q. obtained 38th and 49th but fell short of the top-24 cutoff in the Division 3 race.…

(Courtesy/Grace P.) Five girls tennis players competed in the Division II state tournament this Thursday and Friday, October 19 and 20. Yasemin B. & Arya C. fought through four rounds in the doubles bracket to take home the state title. Tamanna A. was the only CA player in the singles bracket, and she fell in…

Mikey J. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Despite rainy conditions, cars lined Campus Drive and students dressed in Halloween spirit as they cheered for the football team’s final game of the regular season. The Vikes hosted Bishop Ready on Friday, October 20, losing 28-7.  The Silver Nights scored twice in the first half, and wide receiver Justin A.…

Nate S. (Abigail Z./Staff) In their first postseason race, our X-C Vikings traveled to Hilliard Darby on Saturday, October 21 for districts. Clara S. and Melanie Q. set the pace with a season-best 20:42.96 and 21:22.70 to get 7th and 14th, respectively, followed by Sophie L. with a 34th-ranked 23:21.45. Contributing two personal records, Claire…

The Vikings competed in their first postseason game on Tuesday, October 17, against Bishop Hartley. The girls started the contest strong, pocketing four goals in the first quarter. Katie V. kicked off the team’s scoring streak with two goals in the seventh minute of play. The first was a strong shot in front of the…

Eliora T. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Beginning the postseason on Wednesday, October 18 at 6 p.m., the Vikings traveled to Marion Pleasant. Ranked 13th in division 3, the Vikes matched up against the 6th place seed in the first round of the districts.  Looking to move on to the next round, the Vikings lost the battle for…