Junior Emma Belford lets a baseline jumper fly. (Riley Hennessy’20)   Coming off a blowout win, the CA girls basketball team saw its momentum subside this past week, as the Vikings fell to both Independence and archrival Bexley.   Academy played host to Independence on Wednesday, January 23, with the Vikes’ comeback bid falling just…

Whitney Hannallah’20 swimming the 100 fly! (Andrew Barren’22/Media) On Tuesday, January 23, the AquaVikes defeated DeSales and Madison Christian with over triple their points, 126-39, and Madison Christian coming in last with 5 points. Seniors Sarah Cabre, Sammie Kass, Callista Popp, and junior Abby Yakam ’20 took first in the 200 medley relay with a time of…

Senior Night’s massive student section. (Courtesy/Tan Walker/Twitter) Following their disappointing loss in the championship game of the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial Tournament, the Vikes took on DeSales in their inaugural Senior Night on Friday, January 25, then Bishop Watterson on Sunday, January 27th. Senior co-captains Cole Walker and Gunnar Geiger, assistant co-captains David Li and…

Junior Carter Warstler slashes to the rim. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor)   The CA boys basketball team stayed hot with a narrow victory over Whitehall, but its 7-game winning streak was soon halted as Worthington Christian completed a season sweep of the Vikings two days later.   On Wednesday, January 23, Academy took a trip to…

Jacob Eismann swimming free in the boys A relay. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) The CA AquaVikes had their last regular season meet on Tuesday, January 22. Academy hosted DeSales, Madison Christian, and Village Academy and placed first among all competitors. The boys started off with a bang as the Vikes’ 200 medley relay placed first, followed by…

Our Vikes had an uneventful week, partially due to cancellations. The Striking Vikings started out the week on the wrong foot, with a January 23 rivalry loss to Bexley at HP Lanes, falling 1743-1540. Vincent White Jr.’21 started off with a scorching first round of 162 points and followed it up with 123. Sophomore, Michael…

Seven Vikes place at Eagle Invitational. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) On Saturday, January 26, the Columbus Academy wrestling team recovered from a tough match on Wednesday, January 23, when it hosted Buckeye Valley and West Jefferson and dropped against the Roughriders 47-21, and  to the Fighting Barons, by placing well at the Eagle Invitational. Seven Vikes placed at the…

Academy places second in Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial Tournament. (Twitter@CAIceHockey) Over winter break, the Academy Ice Hockey team was active, losing to Olentangy Braves 2-8, beating Gahanna in their final meeting of the year 6-3, sweeping the series between the two teams, and edging out a victory against Olentangy Berlin, 4-3, to finish 2018 on…

Senior Dorrian Moultrie connects from the free throw line. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor)   The CA boys basketball team took Horizon Science Academy to the cleaners on Thursday, January 17, as the Vikings delivered a 68-28 beatdown on their home floor.   Academy hit the gas to open the game as seniors Chris Boyle and Dorrian…

Whitney Hannallah’19. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) This week was a light one, with the AquaVikes having only one meet on Friday, January 18 against Bexley and Chillicothe High School after the Saturday, January 19 meet was cancelled due to weather conditions. The annual Viking Invitational was on Friday, January 18 against Bexley and Chillicothe, and the Vikes…