(Vincent White’21 readies for a strike /Courtesy Cindy Wilson) On Tuesday, January 19, the Columbus Academy boys bowling team broke the all-time program record for a single game with 2072 points against Hamilton Township. Academy’s star bowler, Vincent White’21, broke the individual record, putting up 212 before securing 267. Following a 278 in practice, Jacob…

After securing a three-game winning streak last week, Academy’s Girls basketball team was looking to continue their dominance on the court this week.  The girls played their first game of the week at home on Tuesday, January 19 against Whitehall. Juniors Claudia Warstler and Sophie Spolter, as well as Kayla McClendon’21 and Claire Cahall’23 all…

(Andrew Barren’22) The girls kicked off the week with a 59-39 win against Tree of Life on Tuesday, January 12 and lead throughout the game, with the Trojans always trailing by at least 6 points. Senior Kayla McClendon carried the team to victory with a season high of 26 points as Sophie Spolter’22 and Claire…

(Andrew Barren’22/Media) On Tuesday, January 12th, the boys suffered a tough loss against rival Bexley at home.  Despite holding a 4 point lead at halftime, the Vikes could not hang on after falling short on crucial shots. In the 33-39 loss, senior Brady Hess was the leading scorer with 10 points.  The Vikes rebounded after…

Charlotte Baker’24, Alexandra Butnariu’22, Mary Kate Prall’22. (Julia DeVore’22/Staff).  Following two victories the previous week, the Columbus Academy girls swimming team looked to continue its winning streak with two big meets on Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16. The Aquavikes kicked off the week with an intense meet against Gahanna Lincoln High School. The…

Dorian Bristol’24 and Max Popp’22 race freestyle. Cyrus Hannallah’22 dominates in breaststroke. (Julia DeVore’22/Staff) The Columbus Academy boys swim team fell 74-95 to Gahanna Lincoln on Friday, January 15 but came back strong on Saturday, January 16, to beat Grandview Heights 119-39 at home. Sophomores Luke Boltz and Gavin Lewis along with juniors Cyrus Hannallah…

Senior captain Campbell Gwin sends the puck out of Academy’s zone. (Credit/Mark L’Hommedieu). Following a 5-6 start to the season, the Vikes looked to gain some momentum heading into the January 10th Pioneer Classic with a win against Olentangy on Sunday, but two goals from Campbell Gwin’21 failed to defeat the Braves, putting Academy fourth in…

(Vincent White, Evelyn Olexio, Maddy Rosenberg, Skyler Simpson, Cole Leis, Jake Podgurski, Gabe Taub/Courtesy, Cynthia Wilson) Because of COVID-19, our boys and girls matches were cancelled against Liberty Christian and Columbus West on January 13 and 15, so the Vikes celebrated Senior Night during their Thursday, January 14 practice. Honored for their dedication to the…

Skyler Simpson’21 (Henry Rubey ‘22/ Staff) The early season for the CA bowling program was marred by cancellations due to COVID-19. The only game that occurred before January was December 18 against Worthington Christian at HP Lanes. Only the boys participated in this, and they fell 1990-1788. Jacob Mowery’23 made an early case for most…

Florence Lin’23, Mary Kate Prall’22, Claire Richardson’23. (Julia DeVore’22/Staff) The Columbus Academy girls swimming team kicked off the week with a 103-56 victory over Bexley on Friday, January 8, before tying Granville 84-84 on Saturday, January 9.  The girls started off the Bexley meet with a bang, as Rene Fleege’24 and juniors Alexandra Butnariu, Lauren…