Leeyah B. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) It isn’t often when the Vikings get a home-court advantage. Thankfully, Clara S. capitalized on the familiar terrain and took home her second first-place finish of the year. Not surprisingly, her last win came on Cherry Bottom Road during Senior Night against Newark Catholic. This time, the Vikings claimed a less-than-ideal…

Henry S. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Hosting its annual Viking Invitational on Thursday, October 10, the boys cross country team achieved first with 32 points, 10 points ahead of second-place Buckeye Valley. Dane C. crossed the line in 10:29.16, winning the two-mile race in a sprint to finish. Chris H. and Henry S. followed in third…

Grace E. (Courtesy/ Cindy Wilson) On Monday September 30, Columbus Academy hosted Bexley, looking to beat the Lions for the second time this year. Despite being a rivalry game, both teams came together to celebrate Dig Pink Night, a fundraiser run by the Sideout Foundation to raise money and spread awareness for metastatic breast cancer.…

Gabrielle S. (Courtesy/Katie N.) The girls tennis team dominated at Sectionals, Part I on Tuesday, October 1, then faced the CSG Unicorns in districts to advance to states on Friday, October 4. Sectionals, Part II was on Saturday, October 5. Most of the team qualified for individual districts.  Sectionals, Part I was a breeze for…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 1, the Vikings hosted the Worthington Christian Warriors at 7 p.m. on Hondros. Academy’s defense failed to keep up with the Warriors offense as they snuck in two goals past the Vikes defense. The Viking’s high-powered offense was silent, unable to put anything on the scoreboard. This loss…

Lucca Y. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 1, the boys varsity soccer team traveled to Worthington Christian to face the Warriors. The game started fast with the Warriors jumping out to an early lead. Worthington Christian’s offense was clicking on all cylinders as it followed the first goal with three more and a 4-0 lead…

Vikings storm the field following Senior Night celebrations (Courtesy/Alex L.) The CA football team ripped through its archrival, Bexley, on Friday, October 4, holding the Lions to a scoreless game and demonstrating its offensive dominance that resulted in a 42-0 final score. The Vikings hosted their annual Senior Night festivities preceding the game, honoring Isaac…

Kendall O. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) Field hockey had a light week, with just one match-up against New Albany, at home. The Vikings took care of business, beating the Eagles 2-1. The Vikes first goal came from a quick shot by Katie N. to beat the halftime buzzer. They found the net again in the second half…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf team traveled to The Links at Echo Springs on Wednesday, October 2, and captured its fourth district title in a row in only its sixth year as a program. Sophomore Eva L. led with a one over par 73. Following next was senior Caroline Z. with a 76. After that,…

Alex S. (Courtesy @academyvikingsinstagram) On Tuesday, October 2, boys golf traveled to Turnberry to compete in districts. Academy and Jonahthan Alder were neck-and-neck throughout the tournament, but the Vikings slid past the Pioneers by 3 strokes and finished with a team score of 312 to punch in a ticket to States. Alex S. led the Vikes…