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…

Senior Jacob Beck swimming the 200 IM. (Andrew Barren’22/Media)  After a successful sectional meet, Academy’s AquaVikes looked to continue their momentum at districts on Thursday, February 14. Competing against 36 other teams, CA took first at the meet with 251 points overall, and all top-5 performances from the Vikes advanced to states. The 200 medley…

(Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The girls basketball team had two games this week, traveling to Harvest Prep on Monday, February 11, before taking on Worthington Christian on Saturday, February 16. The Vikes started slowly against Harvest Prep, trailing 4-6 at the end of the first. Senior leader Shelemiah Crockett stepped up in the second period, leading…

Keir Gorospe’21 uses quick moves to defeat his opponent. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) On Saturday, February 16, six Academy wrestlers competed in the MSL-Ohio tournament, with a fantastic showing from the Vikes. Several athletes took home individual league titles in their weight class, as senior Eric Menq, sophomores Chris Sugar, Keir Gorosope and Ethan Stahl, and freshman Gyvnn Mendenhall…

Senior Deven Cobb buries a three. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor)   Following victories over Wellington and Watkins Memorial, the CA boys basketball team cemented itself in program history, running Whitehall off the floor to clinch the league title outright for only the second time since 1989. The Vikings will blaze into sectionals with a 7-game winning…

Senior captain Katie Wunsch aims for her last pin. (Kayla Podgurski’19/ Media) Both Striking Viking squads closed out the season over the long weekend, competing at sectionals on Friday, February 15, and Saturday, February 16. The boys placed 26th out of 32 squads. Vincent White Jr.’21 led the way once again, bowling for a total…

Will Matthews’19.(Kayla Podgurski ‘19/Media) Both Academy bowling squads secured a victory in their games this week. The girls’ game on Monday, February 4, ended with a loss to Teays Valley, 1783 to 1485. Captain Katie Wunsch’19 had a stellar game, putting up 137 and 128. Gigi Bates’20 also had a solid performance, with 125 and…

Senior Hayden Compton fires from distance. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The CA boys basketball team clinched at least a share of its first league title since 2012 after victories over Bishop Ready and Grandview Heights. With revenge on their minds, the Vikings hosted Bishop Ready on Tuesday, February 5, the squad that sent Academy packing in…