CGA looks at Academics, Leadership, and Athletics. All 3 are important. For the class of 2027, 90% earned at least one varsity letter in high school and 71% were a team captain. You don't have to play a team sport, but it is a good way to show you are athletic, you have commitment, you can work with a team, and possibly show leadership as well. There are other ways to show those characteristics, but varsity sports or a club sport is one of the best ways.
SAT scores and academics are important as well, of course. CGA is still test optional, but if you don't submit scores (or don't have high scores), then you need to have very strong grades in some of the highest level STEM classes your school offers.