Abigail Freytag winds up to serve. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) On Wednesday, October 2, the Academy girls volleyball team honored seniors Sasha Ahern, Noelle Boltz, Sarah Edwards, Abigail Freytag, Sophia Freytag, Mabry Nichols, Emma Smith, Mackenzie Smith, and Carolyn Zhang for their contributions to the program, following the ceremony up with a victory against Whitehall. In…

Helene Duebel (’20), strides with a strong shot. (Sari Shocket ’22/Media) On Tuesday, October 1, Academy’s field hockey team took on the Granville Blue Aces in an easy matchup for our girls, who are ranked fifth in the West/Midwest division by MAX Field Hockey. The Vikes coasted at Granville to a 9-0 victory, with Abby…

Sophomore Mary Kate Prall ready for her next shot. (Sari Shocket ‘22/Media)  Academy girls soccer went 1-1 this week in a pair of competitive games as the regular season winds down. The first was a 1-0 victory on Wednesday, October 2, against rival Worthington Christian at home. Junior Olivia Archibald scored the only goal of…

Junior Luke Budzik punts ball out of Viking’s defensive end.(Ella Morris’22/Media)  On Tuesday, October 1, the Columbus Academy boys soccer team hosted Westland High School to try to extend its three-game win streak. Our boys controlled the game from the start with good defense and passing, allowing the striker unit to go to work. Seniors…

Academy’s boys and girls golf squads achieved mid-ranked placings with standout individual scores. Our girls had sectionals at Blacklick Woods on Monday, September 23. With a score of 402, they placed 4th out of 9 schools. The all-9th grade squad put up impressive individual numbers, led by Grace Luo with a 95, and closely followed…

Vikings dash to the front of the pack. (Courtesy/ Andrea Grammel)   On Saturday, September 28, the Columbus Academy cross-country team took its talents to Olentangy Berlin’s Bear Den Dash. The boys varsity competed against ten teams while the girls varsity raced against an equally high-level competition. The boys sped to a 5th place finish…

Junior Brady Hess. (Josh Tu’21/Staff) On Friday, September 27, the Columbus Academy football team suffered a blow to its state playoff hopes when they dropped to Harvest Prep, 45-24. The game started horribly for the Vikes, as they were forced to punt on their first possession and then allowed a long, exhausting Prep drive which…

Junior Carolyn Tsung. (Andrew Barren’21/Media editor)  After three victories the previous week, the Columbus Academy girls tennis team continued its success with two big wins against rivals Granville and Worthington Christian. With a record of 13-4, the Vikes look forward to their last regular match before the postseason tournament. The Vikings travelled to Granville on…

Senior Annalise Grammel races against CSG. (Charlie Belford’21/Media) The CA girls soccer team had a magnificent week, winning both of their games and celebrating Senior Night before defeating their biggest rivals, the Bexley Lions. Emma Belford, Annalise Grammel, and Sarah Neltner were honored for their dedication to the program. Fueled by this honor, the Vikings trounced…

Junior Jared Kass drives ball to offense. (Ella Morris’21/Media) Following some heavy banter on Instagram, the Columbus Academy boys soccer team traveled to Whitehall Yearling on Wednesday, September 25, to take on the Rams and end its string of ties.  After a slow first, the Vikes controlled possession but couldn’t land a goal.  Following halftime, senior Sam…