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Athletics and Student Activities
CCS Athletics
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Involvement in middle and high school athletics is an important aspect of a student's overall academic success and his/her wellness. Numerous studies show a positive correlation in students' academic success between students who participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities.
Participation in extra-curricular activities also strengthens students' social growth and connection with the school, school staff and community.
Columbus City Schools has numerous activities available to our students, whether you're interested in performing arts, academic clubs, or athletics.
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News
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Berlin Bound: Two Northland Students to Represent at Global Youth Leadership Summit
Special Olympics Ohio Unified Youth Leaders Fatimata Sall (senior) and Mamie Joe (junior) are packing their bags for Berlin, Germany!
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City League Sports Podcast: Walnut Ridge Boys Basketball
Host Dr. Vince Clarno sits down with Walnut Ridge players Dom Aekins, class of 2024, and Asion "Chip" Francis, class of 2023. They are joined by Coach Charles Jefferson.
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City League Stars: Dom Aekins
Dom Aekins, class of 2024, is a fantastic basketball player at Walnut Ridge High School. The point guard can make 3 point shots no matter how close defenders are sticking him, and he constantly wows the crowd with how easily he's able to dribble past defenders.
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City League Sports Podcast: AJ Davis
Host Dr. Vince Clarno sits down with former Linden-McKinley Panther AJ Davis. He talks about some of his favorite players to compete against in the City League when he was in high school.
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City League Sports Podcast: Centennial HS Girls Basketball
Host Dr. Vince Clarno sits down with the Centennial girls basketball team. Kayla Houston, Aza Corbett, and Head Coach Ernest Bell talk about their goals this season and share how eager they are to continue to learn and grow as a team.
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City League Stars: Kayla Houston
Kayla Houston, class of 2025, is an elite basketball player in The Columbus City League. The Centennial High School Star is quickly gaining the respect of coaches, fans, and her peers because of how dominant she is on the court.
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Making History: CCS High School Football Coaches Receive “Coach of the Year” Honors
East High School head football coach Mike Bell and South High School coach George Yates II were named 2022 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Football Coach(es) of the Year.
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City League Stars: Roman Acharya
Roman Acharya, class of 2024, is a scholar athlete at Mifflin High School. Following in his older brother's footsteps, he quickly became a leader on the soccer field.
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City League Sports Podcast: Helen Darling
Helen Darling joins the show. The former High School All-American shares with us what it was like being a major division 1 recruit during her time at Brookhaven High School.