(Courtesy/Nikki Turley’21) The striking Vikings finished their season on February 14 at sectionals. The boys finished twenty-first, with Vincent White’21 advancing to districts by placing 35th. White had 146, 175 and 152. Donovan Simpson’20 was next, with 154 in the first two games and 113 the third. Jacob Mowery’23 closed his impressive season with 134,…

(Courtesy/Nikki Turley’20) Due to a late cancellation by Columbus West, both the boys and girls only bowled in one match this week at HP Lanes on Tuesday, February 4, against Gahanna Lincoln. Lincoln posted the highest score this year against our male vikes with a 2,475 compared to our boys’ 1696. Lion star Nathan Minzler‘20…

Emma Yakam’22 finishes her freestyle. (Ella Morris’22/Media) On Saturday, February 8, our girls took on other top D2 teams at sectionals, looking to move on to districts after earning a stellar second place as a team. Sophomores Lauren Klinefelter, Mary Kate Prall, and Emma Yakam, along with senior Annalise Grammel, swam to a second place…

Cyrus Hannallah’22 starts off strong. (Ella Morris’22/Media) The CA boys swimming team kicked off the postseason by hosting the Division II Sectional meet on Saturday, February 8. The AquaVikes finished with a total of 157 points, securing a second-place finish.  The boys started off with a bang, as senior James Cao, sophomore Cyrus Hannallah, and…

Junior Max Crane positions to stop the fast break and keep the lead.(Henry Rubey’22/Media) On Friday, February 7, following a tough stretch of defeats amid a great season, Academy faced off against Bishop Watterson at home for the Capital Hockey Conference Blue Division title.  Watterson kicked off the scoring in the first five minutes in,…

Our wrestling team hosted Bloom Carroll, Briggs and Desales for a Super Tri Round Robin on Wednesday, February 5. The Vikes dominated the competition, outscoring them 69 to 30. The team traveled to a Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 8, but was knocked out by Mapleton 54 – 20. CA looks to take on New…

Sophomore Tanner Compton jumps back for a shot.  (Josh Tu’21/Staff) On Tuesday, January 21, the injuries and sickness plagued the Columbus Academy basketball team, which traveled to the league powerhouse Grandview Heights to take on the Bobcats. Grandview jumped out to an early lead and wouldn’t allow the Vikes to score, ending the first quarter…

Senior Mackenzie Smith shoots a free throw. (Charlie Belford’22/Media) On Tuesday, February 4, the Columbus Academy girls basketball team took on Patriot Prep for its Senior Night.  Seniors Emma Belford and Mackenzie Smith contributed early, as Belford knocked down an early three while Smith provided a couple of steals to fuel the Vikings in the…

(Courtesy/Nikki Turley’20) This week, the male striking Vikings went 1-1, while the girls lost their lone match. The boys lost against a formidable Worthington Christian squad on Tuesday, January 28, 1864 to 1747. In this close loss, Vinny White ‘21 led the way with an impressive performance, putting up 179 and 159, but he was…

Vikes take heavy hits. (Josh Tu’21/Staff) Following a close 5-4 loss against the Olentangy Braves on Sunday, January 26, the Vikes took on Athens JV on Friday, February 1, in a friendly match to warm up for a tough challenge against Olentangy Orange the next day. In the first, Athens opened up the scoring early,…