Sarah Neltner’20 clears to teammate. (Ella Morris’22/Media) Our girls went 2-0 this past week against standout teams, already showing they are strong play-off contenders. First up was a Wednesday, September 4 game against Grandview Heights at home. The Bobcats were determined to emerge victorious, but the Vikes came out firing, as three minutes in junior…

Riding high off of a 3-0 win in a rematch of last year’s state finals against the Hudson Explorers,  the Academy girls field hockey team looked to remain undefeated without conceding a single goal. On Tuesday, September 3, our girls took on the Upper Arlington Golden Bears at home. As expected, the Vikes dominated the…

Charlotte Adams scores 2 goals against Hudson. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) Riding on the back of a state championship in 2018, and despite losing eight seniors, Columbus Academy’s field hockey team has proved itself to be ready to defend their title. The team began the year on Thursday, August 22, with an 8-0 victory against CSG-then…

Sophomore, Kerry O’Connor serves back to CSG. (Sarah Neltner ’20/Media) On Thursday, September 5, our girls returned to the court, ready to reclaim it after a tough loss to rivals Bexley last week.  The Vikes started strong with kills in the first set from Mabry Nichols’20, Kerry O’Connor’22, and Lily Plaugher’21 and devastating tips by…

Junior, Sydni Ratliff, slamming the ball with a strong forehand as she wins the point against opponent, Olentangy Orange, during last week’s match. (Sari Shockett’22/Media) The Columbus Academy girls tennis team faced some of its stiffest competition yet, playing its way to three huge victories and two losses against top teams, bringing their total record…

On Saturday, September 7, Columbus Academy challenged themselves against a stacked Division 2 field at the McGowan Invitational hosted by Watkins Memorial High School.  With another dominant performance, Luke Nester’21 clocked in at an impressive 16:09, coming up only four seconds short of the school record and earning himself a sixth-place finish. Both Charlie Sabgir’20…

Lead runners Grammel, Cornelius, and Frickel place in top 3 at August 31 dual meet. (Courtesy/Katy Frickel) On Saturday, August 31, the Vikes competed against Summit Country Day at the Dewine dual meet. Clocking in at 16:35 and 17:12, Luke Nester’21 and Charlie Sabgir’20 bolted their way to first and second place finishes, respectively. Racing…

Junior Lauren Motta, with a powerful forehand at Olentangy Orange match. (Sari Shockett’22/Media) After two big wins over Olentangy Berlin and Grandview Heights the previous week, the Vikes continued their winning streak by picking up two more victories. With a total record of 4-1, the Columbus Academy girls tennis team is determined to continue their…

On fire, senior Noelle Boltz serves against Bexley. (Andrew Barren’/Media editor) On Thursday, August 29, Academy’s volleyball team had its biggest game of the year against Bexley. After tying with this league last year, the Vikes were ready to bring their best to the court.  The Vikings and the Lions were well matched as they…

Academy’s largest female golf team with Coach Maggie Freytag. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson via Columbus Academy Facebook) This year’s fielding of a complete —and sizable— girls golf team marks a new era in CA  athletics. On August 6, the Columbus Academy girls golf program hit the course for its 2019 debut at the Mid-State-League preseason tournament.  Coached by…