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”.…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf team competed in two dual matches this week, winning the both by a large margin against Worthington Christian and Bexley. They first traveled to Champions Golf Course on Tuesday, September 9, to face off against Worthington Christian in a nine-hole dual match. They won with ease firing a 153, which…

(Courtesy/caboysgolf instagram) The boys golf team headed to Scioto Country Club on Saturday, September 13, to compete in the Upper Arlington Invitational. Thus club is an extremely historic, and incredible golf course that is home to the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Senior Jack W. says, “It was such an honor to be able to play at…

Ella T. (CA Flickr) The girls tennis team tallied another 4 wins onto its new win streak with perfect games against Bexley on Monday, September 8; Whitehall on Tuesday, September 9; New Albany on Wednesday, September 10, and a narrow win against the Columbus School for Girls (CSG) on Thursday, September 11. To kickoff the…