Sophie Spolter’22 jumps for the ball during draw. (Katie Rankin’22/Media) Following a tough loss to top-ranked DeSales in last years regional finals, the Columbus Academy girls lacrosse team is coming back with a vengeance for its 2019 campaign. In our girls first in-state game, they hosted rival Bexley on Tuesday, April 2. Having competed in…

Following last year’s district championship and regional finals appearance, Academy’s baseball squad is out for vengeance. Led by their senior captains Hayden Compton, Jordan Dearing-Hardiman, Nick Rothman, and Evan Scott, the team started preseason with its annual trip to Myrtle Beach over spring break, where they lost against Rootstown 7-0 before rebounding against Timothy Christian…

Freshman Zach White searches for an opening. (Katie Rankin’22/Media) Academy took a trip to Maryland and clashed with Glenelg Country School on Sunday, March 31, to start its 2019 campaign. The Vikes rallied to send the game into overtime, but ultimately fell to the Dragons, 9-8. Glenelg dominated possession in the first half, but CA…

Harry Mills ’19 anchors the 4×200 relay. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) The Vikings started off their season on a high note, racing to team and individual victories on Tuesday, April 2, at Worthington Christian. Senior Caleb Crawley won both shot put and discus, while fellow senior Harry Mills left the competition in the dust in the 200…

Seniors Maddie Tuckerman and Callista Popp pace with Worthington Christian competitors in the 800. (Aden Weiser’19/Staff). After training hard during spring break, the girls track team was excited to officially begin the season on Tuesday, April 2, with a meet at Worthington Christian. Facing off against WC, Briggs, and Northside Christian, our girls showed their…

(Arie Tuckerman’21 winds up for a forehand. (David Cooperman’20) The Columbus Academy boys tennis team won its first two matches of the regular season, beating Hilliard Darby and Upper Arlington. Over spring break, the Vikes traveled to Florida for some spring training and a bonding experience. While there, they fell to Bolles High School in…

Dalyn DeCree and the rest of the seniors had an incredible four years. (Inji Kang’19/media editor) The CA boys basketball team topped Africentric in the district semifinals, but the #4 seed Vikings came up just short in the title game, falling to Harvest Prep. Academy traveled to Westerville Central for a clash with #7 seed…

Senior Erich Menq. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The Columbus Academy wrestling team’s season ended on March 2, as none of the competing grapplers advanced to the state tournament. Keir Gorosope’21 was competing in the district tournament as an alternate for the 126 weight class, as he advanced due to his fifth-place finish at sectionals. Sadly, Gorosope…

Jacob Sardo’19 turns the corner and looks for his shot. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19/Media) After a close second round exit from the CBJ cup on February 10, the Vikings played in their first varsity district tournament on February 16 against the Centerille Elks. Academy, ranked 15 in the tournament and was the favorite going in against 16th ranked Centerville. Both…

Lauren Klinefelter swimming the 200 IM. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) The AquaVikes’ postseason continued this week, with Central Districts Championships being on Thursday, February 14. District championships were exciting, with all 28 teams in Academy’s district coming to compete. In the end of the meet, the Vikings placed second out of 30 teams with 300 points compared…