King spring athletic programs have started the season strong, with three varsity teams yet to drop a contest. Girls Tennis, Girls Lacrosse, and Boys Lacrosse stand a combined 8-0 as of today.

On Wednesday, April 3, King College Counseling and the Athletics Department hosted the annual College Athletics Night. More than 50 families joined the call to learn more about the college recruiting process.

When King basketball player Nasir “Nas” Pettigrew `24 recalls scoring his 1,000th point last season, that single moment calls up years of perseverance and resilience. Nasir's path to success was marked by challenges. His journey began when he tried out for King's Varsity Basketball team as an eighth-grade student. He stepped onto the court to see the team display well-honed skills and realized he had a lot to learn. That tryout served as a starting point that culminated in that pivotal point, a career highlight, on February 15.

An annual tradition, the Vikings' spring teams embarked on an intensive week of training in Florida, preparing fervently for the upcoming 2024 season. King Baseball and Softball squads, alongside Boys Lacrosse, capitalized on the conducive environment of Universal Orlando. Meanwhile, Boys and Girls Tennis, as well as Boys and Girls Golf teams, undertook rigorous training at the Saddlebrook Golf and Tennis Resort in Tampa. King Crew, Track & Field, and Girls Lacrosse squads also dedicated themselves to rigorous training, both on and off-campus, ensuring they are primed for success in the upcoming competitions.

Ten Vikings were recently recognized with League and New England honors for their winter season contributions. Additionally, track standout Anya Anderson ’25 has qualified for the Nike Indoor Track Nationals and Football senior captain Owen Tucker ’24 has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award.

After a successful winter season, which saw all four varsity teams advance to the postseason, and all of our middle school teams win at least half of their games, the Vikings are transitioning to the spring lineup of upper and middle school programs.

During a stretch that saw the Varsity Girls Basketball team win their first playoff game in more than ten years, senior Nasir Pettigrew also reached the 1,000-point mark for his basketball career, and junior Anya Anderson set a blistering pace on the track to earn All-Eastern Honors! Hockey brought home another regular season title, and our winter team seniors and their parents were recognized and celebrated.

In a partnership between King Athletics and St. Luke’s School, King Co-op Girls Ice Hockey played its first-ever match against Greenwich Academy. The team, named The Sting (a combination of St. Luke’s and King), beat out the Gators with an impressive 6-2 win. Varsity Squash ended their season competing in the New England Championships at Pomfret School, winning several matches. Varsity Basketball and Ice Hockey continue to be strong forces as the teams look toward upcoming postseason matchups.

With regular seasons winding down for our winter teams, the Vikings are looking ahead to postseason tournaments. Varsity Squash travels to the New England Class E Tournament this weekend at Pomfret School in Pomfret, Connecticut, and Varsity Ice Hockey clinches a playoff spot in the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) tournament. On the courts Varsity Boys Basketball wraps up league play tomorrow while Varsity Girls Basketball looks forward to semi-finals will be on Thursday, February 22.

Fans turned out in tremendous force for King Athletics’ annual Winter Showcase. The day-long event was full of Viking Pride as the crowds cheered on Varsity Boys Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, and Varsity Hockey. All teams earned impressive wins on the day and look to keep the forward momentum in upcoming games.

Over 100 students and coaches participated in last weekend’s Male Athlete Leadership Day at Pickleball America. Attendees discussed resilience, honed pickleball skills, and participated in a tournament, making the event a huge success. This weekend is positioned to be just as successful as momentum builds for the Winter Showcase. Teachers and students will face off on the court for a basketball game that is sure to be a blast. Varsity Basketball and Hockey games will continue the action, food trucks and raffles will add to the fun, and the Project Music Band will make the event even more festive. Don’t miss it!