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The Columbus Academy (Gahanna, OH) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Worthington Christian (Worthington, OH) by a score of 40-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
WCHS0071421
Columbus Academy7330040
Final score provided by J. Nussbaum.
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Game Stats

Worthington Christian

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals13333.0
15Jack Smolenski (So)13333.0
Worthington Christian

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals3333
15Jack Smolenski (So)3333
Worthington Christian

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals33
15Jack Smolenski (So)3333
Worthington Christian

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals11.0
7C. (CJ) Royal (Sr)11.0
Worthington Christian

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals3
45Blake Miller (Jr)3
Worthington Christian

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals331.03
45Blake Miller (Jr)331.03
Columbus Academy has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

Ohio High School Football - Columbus Academy bests Worthington Christian

September 19, 2025: Gahanna, OH 43230

In Friday's non-league game, the Columbus Academy Vikings (Gahanna, OH) football team overcame the visiting Worthington Christian Warriors (Worthington, OH), by a tally of 40-21.

In their next game, the Vikings battle the Bexley Lions (Columbus, OH) in a Central Buckeye League bout, on Friday, September 26. Columbus Academy will attempt to advance on its 3-2 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 28-14 non-league loss to Whetstone (Columbus, OH).

The Warriors now own a 1-4 record. They play next when they host Berne Union for a non-league contest on Friday, September 26. Worthington Christian will battle a Rockets squad coming off a 41-0 league win over Millersport (Millersport, OH). The Rockets record now stands at 4-1.

Joel NussbaumWarriors Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. WCHS 0, CA 0
    Posted @ 6:48p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:48p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:48p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:48p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter
    Worthington Christian kicking off to Columbus Academy.
    Posted @ 7:01p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian kicked off to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 46-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 0
    Posted @ 7:02p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #3 with a Rushing TD. WCHS 0, CA 6
    Posted @ 7:06p
  8. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - PAT Good. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:07p
  9. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy kicked off to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 34-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:09p
  10. 0 - 7

    Long Pass

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings with a long pass to #17 Ezra Styer. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 49-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:11p
  11. 0 - 7

    Update

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Columbus Academy's 46-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:13p
  12. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on their own 18-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:14p
  13. 0 - 7

    Long Pass

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #13 Michael Tishkoff with a long pass to #5 Charlie Rubey. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 25-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:15p
  14. 0 - 7

    Update

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - 4th down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Worthington Christian's 22-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:18p
  15. 0 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy has turned possession over on downs. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 22-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:18p
  16. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 50-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:23p
  17. 0 - 7

    Update

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 47-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:25p
  18. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Worthington Christian1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy has punted to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 25-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:26p
  19. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Columbus Academy1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on their own 42-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:29p
  20. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:33p
  21. 0 - 7

    Update

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Worthington Christian's 36-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:35p
  22. 0 - 7

    Long Run

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #5 Charlie Rubey with a long run. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 1-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 7
    Posted @ 7:38p
  23. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #7 Gabriel Davis-ray with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. WCHS 0, CA 13
    Posted @ 7:39p
  24. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #24 Baron Dye PAT Good. WCHS 0, CA 14
    Posted @ 7:39p
  25. 0 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy kicked off to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 14
    Posted @ 7:42p
  26. 0 - 20

    Pick-6

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - Pick 6! #55 Michael Milenkovski with a 22-yard return. WCHS 0, CA 20
    Posted @ 7:44p
  27. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #24 Baron Dye PAT Good. WCHS 0, CA 21
    Posted @ 7:44p
  28. 0 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy kicked off to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 26-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 21
    Posted @ 7:46p
  29. 0 - 21

    Punt

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on their own 34-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 21
    Posted @ 7:50p
  30. 0 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #7 Gabriel Davis-ray with a 58 Yd Rushing TD. WCHS 0, CA 27
    Posted @ 7:52p
  31. 0 - 27

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. WCHS 0, CA 27
    Posted @ 7:53p
  32. 0 - 27

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy kicked off to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 30-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 27
    Posted @ 7:54p
  33. 0 - 27

    Big Play - Blocked Punt

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy with a blocked punt! Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 21-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 27
    Posted @ 7:59p
  34. 0 - 33

    Passing Touchdown

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #13 Michael Tishkoff 21 Yd pass completed to #5 Charlie Rubey for a TD. WCHS 0, CA 33
    Posted @ 7:59p
  35. 0 - 34

    Made Point After

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #24 Baron Dye PAT Good. WCHS 0, CA 34
    Posted @ 8p
  36. 0 - 34

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #4 Dominic Ortega with a long kickoff return. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 42-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 34
    Posted @ 8:02p
  37. 0 - 34

    Punt

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on their own 11-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 34
    Posted @ 8:05p
  38. 0 - 34

    Long Run

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Columbus Academy - #3 with a long run. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 40-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 34
    Posted @ 8:07p
  39. 0 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Columbus Academy - #12 Brady Cripps with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:09p
  40. 0 - 40

    Missed Point After

    Columbus Academy2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Columbus Academy - PAT Missed. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:10p
  41. 0 - 40

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Columbus Academy kicked off to Worthington Christian. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 30-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:12p
  42. 0 - 40

    Long Pass

    Worthington Christian2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings with a long pass to #4 Dominic Ortega. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 48-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:12p
  43. 0 - 40

    Halftime

    Halftime
    WCHS 0, CA 40
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:12p
  44. 0 - 40

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Columbus Academy3rd Quarter
    Columbus Academy to kick off to Worthington Christian.
    Posted @ 8:40p
  45. 0 - 40

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #10 Jacob Mercer with a long kickoff return. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 45-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:41p
  46. 0 - 40

    Long Pass

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings with a long pass to #15 Jack Smolenski. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 7-yard line. WCHS 0, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:43p
  47. 6 - 40

    Passing Touchdown

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings 10 Yd pass completed to #8 Cortland Braeden Haynes for a TD. WCHS 6, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:46p
  48. 7 - 40

    Made Point After

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #45 Blake Miller PAT Good. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:46p
  49. 7 - 40

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Columbus Academy3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Columbus Academy - #5 Charlie Rubey with a long kickoff return. Columbus Academy has the ball on Worthington Christian's 22-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:48p
  50. 7 - 40

    Big Play - Blocked Kick

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian with a blocked kick. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:51p
  51. 7 - 40

    Long Run

    Worthington Christian3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #2 Gabe Long with a long run. Worthington Christian has the ball on their own 35-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:52p
  52. 7 - 40

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:55p
  53. 7 - 40

    Update

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Columbus Academy's 45-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 8:56p
  54. 7 - 40

    Punt

    Columbus Academy4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian has punted to Columbus Academy. Columbus Academy has the ball on their own 20-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 9p
  55. 7 - 40

    Interception

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #5 Jordan Williams intercepts a Columbus Academy pass and has the ball on Columbus Academy's 29-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:02p
  56. 7 - 40

    Long Run

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings with a long run. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 12-yard line. WCHS 7, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:07p
  57. 13 - 40

    Passing Touchdown

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings 12 Yd pass completed to #4 Dominic Ortega for a TD. WCHS 13, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:07p
  58. 14 - 40

    Made Point After

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #45 Blake Miller PAT Good. WCHS 14, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:08p
  59. 14 - 40

    Big Play - Onside Kick Recovery

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Worthington Christian - #14 Kavion Reynolds recovers an onside kick. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 44-yard line. WCHS 14, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:10p
  60. 14 - 40

    Long Pass

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings with a long pass to #10 Jacob Mercer. Worthington Christian has the ball on Columbus Academy's 22-yard line. WCHS 14, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:12p
  61. 14 - 40

    Update

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Worthington Christian - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Columbus Academy's 13-yard line. WCHS 14, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:13p
  62. 20 - 40

    Passing Touchdown

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter Under a minute
    Worthington Christian - #1 Thomas Hartings 6 Yd pass completed to #17 Ezra Styer for a TD. WCHS 20, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:14p
  63. 21 - 40

    Made Point After

    Worthington Christian4th Quarter Under a minute
    Worthington Christian - #45 Blake Miller PAT Good. WCHS 21, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:14p
  64. 21 - 40

    Failed Onside Kick

    Columbus Academy4th Quarter Under a minute
    Columbus Academy recovered a failed onside kick by Worthington Christian and has the ball on their own 39-yard line. WCHS 21, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:17p
  65. 21 - 40

    End of Game

    Final
    WCHS 21, CA 40
    Posted @ 9:17p

WCHS @ CA Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 19, 2025 @ 7p
The Columbus Academy (Gahanna, OH) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Worthington Christian (Worthington, OH) by a score of 40-21.

Scoretracker Providers

Joel NussbaumWarriors Reporter

Rankings & Records

Worthington Christian (25-26)

NationalOHDiv.
8,11646667
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
3-51-22-3.375161223

Columbus Academy (25-26)

NationalOHDiv.
3,68223322
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
7-24-03-14-1.7781.000234173

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Worthington Christian
2.68.43.95.320.1
Columbus Academy
4.712.54.74.525.6

Team Stat Comparison

Worthington ChristianColumbus Academy
3.9Rushing Yards Per Game-
105.9Receiving Yards Per Game-
3.9Total Yards Per Game-
0.5Tackles Per Game-
0.3Sacks Per Game-
0.4Points Per Game-

Team Leaders

Worthington ChristianColumbus AcademyNational Avg.
#15 Jack Smolenski3.9Rushing Yards Per Game
-
13.2
#15 Jack Smolenski105.9Receiving Yards Per Game
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10.5
#15 Jack Smolenski109.8Total Yards Per Game
-
28.2
#7 Caleb (CJ) Royal1.3Tackles Per Game
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2.7
#7 Caleb (CJ) Royal0.7Sacks Per Game
-
0.3
#45 Blake Miller0.5Points Per Game
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2.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Worthington Christian0-1Columbus Academy1-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/29/25Worthington ChristianBexley(L) 14-39/26/25Columbus AcademyBexley(W) 40-20

Record Breakdown

Worthington Christian (25-26)

Columbus Academy (25-26)

3-5
Overall
7-2
0-0
League
4-0
3-5
Non-League
3-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Common Opponent
1-0
1-2
Home
3-1
2-3
Away
4-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
3-5
In-State
7-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0