Junior Jared Kass. (Josh Tu’21/Staff)  On Wednesday, January 29, the Columbus Academy boys basketball team looked to build off a recent win against rival Bexley with a home game against Watkins Memorial that started off scoring efficiently, leading 12-17 at the end of the first quarter. Academy slowed the Warriors to just six in the…

Senior Kenzie Smith jumps for a lay up. (Liesel Goldfarb’22/Media) The Columbus Academy girls basketball team’s record moved to 7-10 after a tough 1-2 play. The Vikes began the week with a tough matchup at home, taking on a strong Whitehall squad. CA couldn’t get anything going all night and had no answer for Rams’…

Claire Richardson’23 prepares for a flip-turn. (Ella Morris’22/Media) CA started off the week with a home warm-up meet against Bishop Watterson on Tuesday, January 21, showing the team was well prepared for even stiffer competition a few days later. Sophomore Lauren Klinefelter won both the 200 and 500 free, with senior Annalise Grammel getting second…

Charlie Belford’22 sprints a lap of backstroke. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) The Columbus Academy boys swimming team hosted Bishop Watterson for its last regular season meet on Tuesday, January 21.  The AquaVikes kicked off the meet with a victory in the 200 medley relay, before sophomore Cyrus Richardson secured a first-place finish in the 200 free.…

Junior Kayla McClendon surveys the court. (Vaughn Armour’21/Staff) The Columbus Academy girls basketball team dropped two league games, falling to both Bexley and CSG. On Tuesday, January 21, the Vikes took on the Bexley Lions, hoping for revenge after a loss in the previous week. Early on, it appeared as if the Lions would cruise…

Senior Mitch Priest sets himself up for a free throw. (Josh Tu’22/Staff) On Tuesday, January 21 the injury and sickness filled Columbus Academy basketball team traveled to 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 4-14.…

Freshman Tigran Bdoyan. (Andrew Barren/Media editor) The wrestling team has finally recovered from a plague of injuries, with most wrestlers back and healthy for the first time in weeks. The Vikes beat Fairborn 36-33 before taking a tough loss to Fairbanks on Wednesday, January 22. On Saturday, January 25, the team traveled to Athens for…

Junior Campbell Gwin leaves defense in the dust with seconds remaining. (Henry Rubey’22/Media) On Friday, January 24, Columbus Academy took on the Gahanna Lincoln Lions at home as lone senior Phillip Soderberg was recognized for his dedication and contributions during his years on the team. A massive student section, “Philled,” the rink for the occasion.…

On Saturday, January 11, the Columbus Academy boy’s basketball team traveled to Buckeye Valley for the teams first matchup against the league newcomer.  CA came out strong in the first half, holding the Barons to 13 in the first quarter. The Vikes continued their strong defense throughout the rest of the half and got the…

Sophomore Jake Carlin takes a shot at goal with only seconds remaining in regulation. (Henry Rubey’22/Staff) Following a strong win against rivals Gahanna Lincoln on Friday, January 10, Academy stacked up against non-league opponent Beavercreek at home on Saturday, January 11, dropping the close game 3-1. The next day, the Vikes took on Olentangy Berlin,…