Vikings Surge Into the Postseason
It’s championship season, and Viking teams are rising to the moment. This week delivered dramatic comebacks on the basketball court, a dominant squash finale, and a meaningful milestone for the school’s newest program as girls ice hockey concluded its inaugural season. With league titles in reach, postseason brackets taking shape, and school pride on full display, King Athletics is heading into the final stretch of winter competition with energy, confidence, and plenty of reasons to cheer.
Basketball Tournament Time
After trailing by as many as 12 points on Thursday, Varsity Boys Basketball used an impressive second-half run to earn a thrilling one-point 69-68 semifinal win over Masters School! In a similar fashion, but leaving no doubt, the team put together a similar second-half run on Wednesday in a league quarterfinal, cruising in the final minutes to a big win over Hamden Hall. The Vikings now move on to their second straight FAA final in a rematch of last year's game, this time on the road, at Brunswick School on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Also on Thursday, in the first game of a playoff home doubleheader, Varsity Girls Basketball rolled to a commanding win over Forman 57-29 in the first round of the HVAL tournament! Every Viking scored in the contest, led by Carolyn Joo ‘28 with 27 pts and Anna Melton ‘27 with 9 points. King moves on to the semifinals as they host #4 Williams School today at 4:30 p.m.
King Girls Basketball HVAL Regular Season Champions!
HVAL SEMIFINALS
#1 KING vs #4 Williams School
Friday, February 27
4:30 p.m. - King Upper School Gym
Winners Advance to Finals on Monday at 4:00 p.m.
King Boys Basketball
FAA FINALS
#2 KING @ #1 Brunswick School
Saturday, February 28
3:00 p.m. - Brunswick Dann Gym
Stay tuned for NEPSAC Tournament News to be released this Sunday.
Squash
King Squash wrapped up their season on Thursday with their final match of the year. It was all smiles at the team celebration after the match, as the Vikings earned a 5-0 sweep over Hamden Hall. Each spot in the lineup earned a match win, including Pax Freeman ‘29, Philip Raute ‘29, Nina Griffith ‘27, Vikrant Krishnan ‘28, and J.J. Gambino ‘29. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches on a strong finish to the season!
Girls Ice Hockey
Although their final game of the season was snowed out on Monday, Varsity Girls Hockey celebrated their Seniors at the Team Banquet on Thursday night. Congrats to seniors Sienna Barlow and Ella Maldonado!
Congratulations to the entire squad and to all of the athletes and coaches. This was the first season ever for King Varsity Girls Ice Hockey, and all the players and coaches should be very proud of what they have accomplished this winter!
Congratulations to the players and coaches:
*Sienna Barlow ’26
*Ella Maldonado ’26
Cristina Saez de Ibarra ’27
Elizabeth Tuttle ’27
Kaitlyn Lee ’28
Greta Malloy ’28
Elodie Magnant ’29
Sia Marvania ’29
Kelsey Powell ’29
Kate Regan ’29
Madison Laforteza ’30
Celia Shehaj ’30
*Captains
Head Coach: Brooke Heron
Assistant Coach: Patrick Murphy
Managers: Shelby Davis ’29, Adria Mallette ’29
#VikingsShowUp!