(Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) The Vikes wrapped up the swim season with some fabulous performances at states on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, at the C.T. Branin Natatorium. Our girls 200 medley relay of seniors Annalise Grammel, Taylor Warren, and Abby Yalam, along with talented sophomore Lauren Klinefelter, took 1oth place in the preliminary…

(Courtesy/Nikki Turley’20) Vincent White‘22 rounded out the Striking Vikings season with an individual thirty-first place at districts on Saturday, February 21, at HP Lanes. White bowled 117, 173 and 197 for an impressive 487 total.  The Vikes said goodbye to some stellar seniors at the conclusion of the season, including Gigi Bates, Michael Hoffman, Ellie…

(Henry Rubey’22/Media) On Saturday, February 22, Academy took on Sycamore at the Ice Haus for the first round of the OHSAA state qualifying tournament. Understanding the high stakes of the game, the Vikes came out firing, with junior Luke Budzik scoring only three minutes into the first period, assisted by classmate Andrew Golden. Unfortunately, Sycamore…

(Sarah Neltner’20/Media) The wrestling team continues to be plagued by injuries and fell to Whetstone and New Albany on Wednesday, February 19. With an overall record of 6-8, the team is now focused on preparing for Sectionals on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, February 29, at Ridgedale.

Kevin Reeves shoots a fadeaway. (Josh Tu’21/Staff) The Columbus Academy boys basketball team hosted Centerburg on Tuesday, February 18, in a game that was bound to be a tough matchup for the Vikes, with Centerburg entering the game with a 15-6 record.  CA started off in rhythm and maintained an early 13-8 lead after the…

Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 in practice. (Sarah Neltner ’20/Media).   Our wrestling team honored Sam Lichten at Senior Night on Wednesday, February 12, when the Vikes took down Grandview Heights but lost to River Valley. Academy had a fantastic showing on Saturday, February 15, at the MSL Tournament. Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 took first place, while juniors Chris Sugar and…

Claire Richardson’23 preparing to do a flip-turn. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) On Wednesday, February 12, the Academy swim teams splashed into the district finals at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, with the women taking 3rd overall and the men finishing 6th. The senior-heavy group of Annalise Grammel ‘20, Lauren Klinefelter ’22, Taylor Warren ’20, and Abby Yakam ’20…

(Suzy L’Hommedieu’21. (Josh Tu’21/Staff) On Friday, February 14, our boys and girls played in their first round of the CBJ Cup tournament, the Capital Hockey Conference’s annual tournament to determine the winner of the conference. Playing at the Ice Haus, attached to Nationwide Arena, the 14 seeded Vikes took on 11 seeded Springboro. The game…

Sophomore Claudia Warstler goes in for a lay-up. (Liesel Goldfarb’22/Media) On Tuesday, February 11, the girls basketball suffered a hard-fought loss against the Northridge Vikings, 57-50.  It was a game of runs, as CA jumped out to an early 9-1 lead behind the play of sophomore Sophie Spolter and junior Kayla McClendon. But Northridge fought…

Sophmore Tanner Compton leaps for a layup during Tuesday’s home game.(Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) On Tuesday, February 11, Academy hosted Buckeye Valley, which is third-ranked in the MSL. Knowing it was in for a challenge, the team wanted to get off to a hot start, which it did by jumping out to an early 13-8 lead. The…