Upper Arlington field hockey secures first title against Columbus Academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Upper Arlington's field hockey team captured its first OHSAA state championship on November 7, defeating Columbus Academy 3-1 at Thomas Worthington. The Bears scored early, with Caroline Overmyer assisting on the first goal and later netting the eventual winner. Despite a late charge from Academy that included a goal from Charlotte Kurtz, UA held strong defensively, with key contributions from Sloane Bunker and goalie Peyton Garvey. This victory marks UA's first championship title after two previous runner-up finishes, while Academy's streak of 12 consecutive wins was snapped.
- •Upper Arlington won 3-1 against Columbus Academy.
- •The championship match took place on November 7, 2026.
- •Sloane Bunker played a crucial defensive role for UA.
- •Caroline Overmyer assisted on the first goal and scored the winner.
- •UA finished the season with a six-game winning streak.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Upper Arlington field hockey fends off Columbus Academy for first title
"A year after finishing as state runner-up, Upper Arlington's field hockey team raised its first championship trophy Nov. 7 at Thomas Worthington.
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