Fall Sports Preview 2018

After a winning season last year of 14-3-4, the Olympians are making an effort to come back just as strong this year. Though they lost 8 varsity players who graduated last year, the team is expected to do well this season. After going to regionals last year, they have high hopes to go far in the State tournament. With strong leaders as captains leading the team to victory.

The Olympians football team is notorious for producing a winning season. After a dominating season last year with a record of 14-1, only losing to our crosstown rivals Columbus North, the team was able to tackle the IHSAA 5A Division and bring home a State Championship. Coming back this year after such a win may seem like a challenge, especially after losing key players on the field like Jamon Hogan a...

As the new school year starts back up, the Columbus East volleyball team are hitting the courts to prepare for another season.The lady O’s are coming back from a season with a record of 10-23. With returning seniors CJ Clausen and Keeleigh Kikendall, they hope to come out  strong this year and really show the talent the team has. Kikendall hopes that the girls’ close bond will help them get far ...

As fall rolls around the cross country team prepares to begin their meets. After making it all the way to regionals last year, the team has large shoes to fill. With four strong returning seniors, Garrett McGaha, Jared Baker, Owen Rupp, and Matt Combs, the Olympians are thinking that this season will be a prosperous one. For senior Jared Baker, leadership is key this season. “This season will be ...

The East Women's cross country team made it all the way to Semi-State last season. As Autumn rolls around, they are working hard to come back this season just as strong as last. Though the team lost two phenomenal runners, Kristen Lyon and Lizzy Frazier, they believe that this year will hold great things for them. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 is the first meet for the team to really see where they s...

The Lady Olympians finished off a long season with a record of 8-6-2. Their season ended abruptly after a hard battle with Columbus North in the sectionals. This year they hope to come back stronger than ever. Though they lost a good group of senior including captains Morgan Martindale and Addy Galarno, the team has big hopes for where this new season will get them. The Olympians will be lead this...

The men's tennis team has a large returning group of five seniors who are planning to lead the team this upcoming season. Nathan Hatchet, Jalen Pleak, Luke Miller, Aaron Hunter are a strong group that plan to lead the Olympians to a winning season after their rough last year. Since they only lost one senior, Matt Malinsky, the hopes for the experienced team are high. Senior Nathan Hatchet believe...

Though the Women’s golf team has already gotten their season underway, they are wanting to show high results this year. The team is small, but they hope to use this season to help their underclassman to step up to the plate. Returning player, and 2018 season captain, Ellie Buntin strives to help younger Olympians improve their swing. “It different this year with the seniors that graduated last...