(Joseph S. takes the face off (Lauren G./Staff) Traveling to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 2, the Vikes battled Watterson at 8:40 p.m.  Looking to bag its first win of the season, the Maroon and Grey opened play with a goal from Dominic C. early in the first period. The Eagles answered quickly by scoring…

(Melanie Q./Staff) The Aquavikes hosted Fairfield Union on Wednesday, November 29 for their season’s first meet. The boys gained 11 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze medals for a 129-33 win, while the girls achieved 11 golds, 9 silvers, and 7 bronzes to lead 131-35.  On the boys side, William H. and Andy L. scored…

On the hallowed ground of HPL’s Bowling Center, Academy began its new season with hunger and vigor. On Monday, November 27, the boys vanquished Centennial 1510-1466. Senior Adi S. led with 319 pins, senior STUCO officer Adam R. hit 275, team captain Josh K. rumbled to a 249, Robbie L. collected 228, and Mark D.…

Katie N. (Caroline M./Media) Girls basketball played its first two games, falling to Granville on Monday, September 27 before defeating Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, December 1.  The girls traveled to Granville for their season opener, losing 58-18. The Blue Aces scored 41 points in the first half, but Academy’s defense only let in 17 points during…

Raising the flag (Lance H./Staff) From the stars and stripes behind Jesse Owens at Berlin to La Albecliestse commemorating a World Cup win in the streets of Buenos Aries, one reason flags are raised is to signify triumph. On November 14, Columbus Academy’s girls golf team added to that history of honor by solidifying its…

(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.…