Spring athletes and families are reminded that the paperwork for the March 2025 Spring Training Trips to Florida are due back no later than Friday, November 22. Please contact Athletic Operations Director Tom Decker with any questions or completed forms.

NEPSAC Tournament Updates

Girls Volleyball

After their thrilling run to the FAA championship last Friday, the Vikings took care of business on Wednesday in the first round of the New England tournament. Having won the previous eight NEPSAC titles, four in Class C and four in Class B, King was now moved into Class A, the top division, where they faced Hotchkiss School. Taking care of business meant a sweep for the Vikings, who now move on to host Choate Rosemary Hall in the semifinals on Saturday. The match will be played Saturday, November 26, at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper School Gym. The winning team will move on to Class A Final on Sunday at Taft School at 2:30 p.m. If you have not yet seen this team play, you should make it a point to come out on Saturday as this special group of athletes, including five seniors, takes to King’s court one last time this season! View the NEPSAC Tournament Bracket here. Watch Vikings Live here.

 

Field Hockey

After an extraordinary 2024 FAA campaign, the King Field Hockey program entered the NEPSAC Class C tournament as the #4 seed and on Wednesday took on the #5 seed Newton Country Day School (MA). Due to NEPSAC guidelines for distance schools have to travel for tournament contests, the game was played at neutral site Choate Rosemary Hall School in Wallingford, CT.

The Vikings battled back to tie the game with 9 minutes left to play on a goal by Penny Prince ’29, but fell 2-1 in the first sudden victory overtime period. 

What a game and what a season. After a return to the FAA, King won 15 games this season, advanced to league semifinals, and qualified with a top-4 seed in New Englands!

Congratulations to Coach Emily Prince and her staff, and to all the players and families! A special thank you also to the seniors who meant so much to the program over the past four years.

 

NCAA Division I Signing Ceremony

The King Athletics Department welcomed the King community to the Upper School Gym on Wednesday for our annual NCAA Division I Signing Ceremony. This year, two standout senior athletes were recognized: Anya Anderson ’25, who will run track at Brown University, and Caroline Ellis ’25, who will play volleyball for the University of Mississippi. Congratulations to both Anya and Caroline on this tremendous accomplishment and thank you to everyone who came out to join in the special event!

 

Two Girls Soccer Players named Western New England All Stars!

A huge congratulations to Anya Anderson ’25 and Emma Cordulack ’27 for representing the Vikings in this year’s Western New England All-Star game! The team celebrated a dominant 6-1 victory, with Anya and Emma making major contributions. Anya scored a goal and assisted on another, while Emma added two assists, showcasing their skill and teamwork on the field. Incredible work by both players—way to make the Vikings proud!

 

Freddy Melton '26 passes the 5000 yard milestone for his career!

Quarterback Freddy Melton ’26 has surpassed an impressive milestone, reaching over 5,000 passing yards in his football career—a remarkable achievement for a true Viking! This accomplishment reflects his dedication, skill, and leadership on the field. Freddy’s hard work and perseverance have made him a standout in the program, and his success is a point of pride for King Football and the King community. Congratulations to Freddy on this milestone! 

 

Winter Sports Previews

The Winter Sports season kicked off this week, and there's a lot to look forward to! Both the boys and girls basketball teams are excited to work with new head coaches, bringing fresh strategies and energy to the court. Varsity Ice Hockey is back as well, aiming to build on last season's impressive performance, while the Girls Club Hockey team enters its second season with high hopes and determination. Meanwhile, Squash, Pickleball, and Indoor Crew are gearing up for productive seasons, ready to dive into training and competition. It’s shaping up to be an action-packed winter sports season across the board!

 

Girls Basketball: Head Coach Stephan Driehuizen

The upcoming girls' basketball season at King is set to be a thrilling one, with over twenty enthusiastic players showing interest in joining the team. Anticipation is high as returning players bring renewed energy, inspired by a productive off-season and strengthened by new additions to the roster. The team is focused on ambitious goals, and there's a palpable excitement to start working together, building on individual skills, teamwork, and the drive to make this season truly memorable. With such momentum and dedication, this season holds incredible potential for growth and accomplishment for everyone involved in the program.

 

Boys Basketball: Head Coach Mike Trimboli

King School Boys Basketball is gearing up for an exciting 2024-2025 season, with a solid foundation of experience and fresh talent to drive them forward. This year, the team welcomes back five key contributors from last season, bringing valuable leadership and stability to the lineup. With these upperclassmen at the helm, the squad is positioned to benefit from their court experience and guidance.

The underclassmen are also ready to rise to the challenge, eager to step into more impactful roles. Their energy and drive will be essential in bolstering the team's dynamic, adding depth to the roster and supporting the efforts of the seasoned players.

With a balanced mix of returning experience and promising new talent, the team looks forward to a season filled with hard-fought games and growth opportunities. The players are prepared to embrace each challenge with determination, and there’s a sense of optimism for what this season holds.

 

Varsity Ice Hockey: Head Coach Guy Savage

Varsity Hockey is thrilled that the 2024-2025 season is here. The Vikings look to defend their three-straight FAA regular season first-place finishes. After graduating seven impact seniors last year, King Hockey is excited to have our returning players and incoming underclassmen help the team maintain its success. With some new opponents on the schedule, along with the full slate of FAA games, the athletes have hit the ice ready to make their mark this winter.

 

Girls Club Ice Hockey: Head Coach Brooke Heron

The Girls Club Ice Hockey team is gearing up for a promising season with a strong mix of experienced upperclassmen and talented newcomers. The team has a solid core that brings skill and leadership to the ice. A versatile group is expected to contribute on both ends of the rink, adding depth and energy to the lineup. The team is also excited to welcome players from the Middle School, who look forward to making an impression in their first season with the squad.

Winter season schedules are now posted and can be viewed on the King School app and by visiting individual team pages or the Games and Scores page of the King Athletics website.
Alumni Spotlight

Norah Shattan ’22

Hey Norah Shattan here, checking in from West Point, NY!
I’m currently a junior at the Academy—known here as a “cow.” West Point has challenged me to grow in ways I never imagined: in the classroom, on the court, in the field, and as a person. I love the culture of striving for excellence and the shared commitment to something greater than ourselves.

This volleyball season has been an intense one! We’re headed to the playoffs, with quarterfinals next Tuesday against Loyola. With a large senior class graduating last year—almost our entire starting lineup—it’s been inspiring to see our team step up. We’re mostly freshmen this year (11 out of 18 players), but they’ve risen to the challenge, pushing themselves to new heights and finding success.

I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences, friends, and mentors I had at King. I miss hanging out with friends in the pit, training with Mr. Tran or Coach Kat, and the vibrant learning environment that so many of my teachers created. Enjoy every moment at King—it goes by fast!

Jeremy Cook ’22 and William Fullerton ’24

Jeremy Cooke ’22 and Suffolk University men’s soccer team became the Conference of New England Tournament champions for second time in program history Saturday by winning 3-2 in penalty kicks following a 1-1 double overtime draw against fourth seed Roger Williams. 

Will Fullerton ’24 and the Denison University men's soccer team finished as the 2024 North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament runner-up after falling 4-1 in penalty kicks following a 1-1 double overtime draw with fourth-seeded DePauw University in Sunday's title game. 

Both teams recognized as top 64 nationwide with invitations to the NCAA D3 Championship. Suffolk will face Connecticut College in the first round on Saturday. Denison will face Anderson (IN).