Whitney Hannallah’20 pushes through a freestyle. (Riley Hennessy’20/ Media) The CA Girls swim team had two more quick meets this week, racing the Delaware Hayes Pacers on Friday, December 7, and competing in  the annual Ned Reeb Invitational on Saturday, December 8. Friday’s meet was disappointing. Even with excellent swims from senior Sarah Cabre, junior…

Freshman, Zara Syed, holds her own in the team’s first match. (Sarah Neltner ’20/ Media) The Columbus Academy wrestling team opened its season on Thursday, December 6, in a tri-match against Worthington Kilbourne and Madison Plains. In a rough start to the season, the Vikes lost both duels. Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 was a bright spot for the…

Alex Phelps’20 swings ball inside. (Inji Kang’19 /Media editor) The girls basketball team looked to continue its winning streak in a game against Wellington on Tuesday, December 4 in the Mack. The Vikes’ fast offensive pace and sharp shooting had already attested to their success so far this season. And they accomplished a similar performance…

Senior David Barren swims 100 butterfly in Delaware meet. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) Academy’s boys swim team had a packed weekend, facing Delaware Hayes in a dual meet on Friday, December 7, before heading to Ohio State’s Ned Reeb Memorial Invitational on Saturday, December 8. The Vikes’ duel against the Pacers ended with an AquaVikes win of 100-64,…

Team warm-up. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) The Academy bowling squad opened its 2019 season this week. After three matches, both the girls and boys teams stand with a 1-2 record,  with promising performances from both newcomers and veterans. On December 5, the boys competed against Briggs, with Ryan Reagan’22 showing an impressive 167 and 152. Fellow rookie,…

  The CA boys basketball team took care of business on Friday, November 30, as the Vikings began their season with a 59-42 road win over Western Reserve Academy.   Academy was bursting with energy from the tip. The Vikes crashed the offensive glass, as seniors Chris Boyle, Hayden Compton, and Evan Scott each scored…

Jacob Beck’19. (Sari Shocket’22/Media) The Academy boys swimming team started its season with two outstanding performances on Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1. The AquaVikes took a strong victory at their season opener on Friday, November 30, facing Bishop Watterson at a duel meet. The Vikings easily won 120-34, showing strength from all members…

Defender Allen Koganov’22 maneuvers puck from his opponent. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19) This weekend, the Academy Ice Hockey team played against Gahanna Lincoln and Thomas Worthington. After beginning the season in style two weeks ago with impressive 4-1 and 11-3 wins against Sycamore and Dublin-Scioto respectively, Academy came to its home ice as the away team to…

The CA Girls swim team dove into meet season this week, facing Bishop Watterson at home on Friday, November 30, and having its annual Relay Meet on Saturday, December 1.    The first meet of the week was a quick one, with Academy controlling the meet from beginning to end. Superb swims from senior Sammie…

Sophie Spolter’22 drives to the hoop against Madison Christian. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The girls basketball season opener took place on Monday, November 26, in the Mack against Genoa Christian. The Vikes hoped to start out their year on the right foot after coming off one of the strongest seasons in recent history. Genoa was due…