(Courtesy/Columbus Academy Flickr) On Saturday, September 28, the cross-country teams raced in the Panther Invitational at Pickerington North. In the boys race, of 39 schools – Fairfield Union came out on top. Academy placed 11th, with Chris H. clocking in 17:37 and placing 52nd and Dane C. coming in 34th. Our girls finished 21st out…

Gabrielle S. (CA Flickr) The Columbus Academy girls tennis team continued its success following 4 wins and the CBL title from its previous week of play, adding another two games onto its now 16-1 record, beating Dublin Jerome on Monday, September 15, and Olentangy on Wednesday, September 17. The Vikings claimed victory against Dublin Jerome…

Lily T. blocks spike. (Courtesy/CaFlickr) On Wednesday, September 17, the girls volleyball team returned to action as they faced the Columbus School for Girls Unicorns in the Mack looking to continue their win streak. Player Nour S. said, “We were hungry for another win, especially against CSG”. The Vikes won all three sets, sealing the…

Addison M. (@academyvikings Instagram) The Vikings started their week strong with a matchup against Bishop Hartley on Monday, September 15. After a slow first half that ended 0-0, the Vikes kickstarted the second half with a goal by freshman Sydney S. Sophomore Izu N. says, “We regained our composure during halftime and bounced back with…

On September 13, the Vikings traveled to Buckeye Valley to take on the Barons in a key match-up to start the week out strong. The Vikes battled defensively but once again struggled to convert their chances on the offensive end. Despite keeping the game close, Academy came up short, falling 2-0. Later in the week,…

Gabe D-R. (Courtesy/Caflickr) On Friday, September 16, the football team hosted Worthington Christian for Homecoming Weekend.  The Vikings started with the ball and quickly advanced it down the field, and finished off its possession with Parker S. running the ball in for a 15-yard rushing touchdown. The Warriors gained possession but failed to get into…

(@academyvikings/ instagram) Field hockey split its two games this week, falling to defending state champion, Thomas Worthington 8-3 on the road on Monday, September 15, before bouncing back with a 6-0 victory at Dublin Jerome on Wednesday, September 17. Against Thomas Worthington, the Cardinals struck first before Bebe S. equalized on a stroke. Bebe then scored…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf Vikes had another dominant week this week, clinching the CBL title on Tuesday, September 16, and also defeating CGS in a nine hole match on Wednesday, September 17.  The girls traveled to Raymond Memorial to participate in the third, and final CBL tournament of the season. They came into the…

(Courtesy/caboysgolf instagram) The boys golf team won their second CBL title in three years on Tuesday, September 16, at Darby Creek. The Vikes were tied with Buckeye Valley for first in the league heading into Tuesday. A season best 305 handed the boys the victory, which beat Buckeye Valley’s 311. Krish B. led with a…

(Courtesy/Chris H.) On Saturday, September 21, your Columbus Academy cross-country Vikes hosted the Vikings Invitational. Going into the meet, the Vikings knew the course would be a grind. With the unusual terrain, it was certainly going to be challenging. Senior runner Chris Hill noted, “The course had a hilly pattern that would be a challenge”.…