October is the peak for fall foliage and the height of fall athletics at Storm King. From the fields to the courts to the trails, the Cougars have made the most of fall competition. As October comes to a close, our teams have experienced victories, personal achievements, hard-fought losses, and continued growth.

Boys Varsity Soccer Builds Momentum

Boys Varsity Soccer enjoyed a particularly strong month, earning victories over Marvelwood, NYMA, Olivet, and Oakwood Friends. The Cougars turned in several decisive performances, including a 10–2 win over Marvelwood and a shutout against NYMA early in the month. They continued that momentum with additional wins over Oakwood Friends and Marvelwood, followed by another shutout victory over NYMA. A scoreless draw against King School was also a highlight of a competitive October schedule.

Storm King boys varsity soccer players battle for the ball during a fall athletics game with autumn foliage in the background

Boys Varsity Soccer in action against a backdrop of fall color.

Girls Varsity Soccer Shows Determination

Girls Varsity Soccer faced a challenging schedule in October, taking on several tough opponents throughout the month. The Cougars played two particularly close contests against EF Academy and Westover, falling 2–1 and 3–2, respectively. These matches highlighted the team’s ability to stay competitive and battle through challenging stretches. With a rescheduled matchup against Forman coming up in November, the team has another opportunity to put its hard work into action.

Storm King girls varsity soccer player challenges an opponent for the ball during a home game

Girls Varsity Soccer competes for possession at home.

Volleyball Teams Make Strides

Both girls volleyball teams experienced a busy October, with opportunities to build skills, strengthen teamwork, and test themselves against a range of opponents. Girls Varsity Volleyball recorded wins over Marvelwood, Oakwood Friends, and Harvey School. The five-set match against Harvey was a memorable contest, with the Cougars pulling through in the deciding set.

Storm King girls volleyball players celebrate a point at the net during a match in the gym

Girls Volleyball celebrates a point during a match.

Girls JV Volleyball also celebrated victories over Forman and Marvelwood. The developing squad continues to gain valuable game experience, building confidence and learning to work together on the court.

Boys JV Soccer Gains Experience

Boys JV Soccer recorded an impressive 7–0 victory over Woodhall School. Throughout the season, the players have continued to develop their skills, improve their communication, and gain experience through practices and competition. These opportunities are helping the team build a strong foundation for future seasons.

Storm King boys JV soccer player dribbles the ball upfield during a game

Boys JV Soccer pushes the ball upfield.

Cross Country Makes Its Mark on the Trails

The boys and girls cross country runners turned in a series of strong team and individual performances at meets throughout the region. The Cougars placed fourth at the Watkinson Invitational and fifth at the NYMA Invitational before the boys had a strong showing at the Harvey School Homecoming meet. The team continued to post impressive finishes at Woodstock Country Day and Marvelwood invitationals, closing the month with the Oakwood Friends Invitational.

Storm King cross country runner in a Storm King singlet competes at an HVAL meet

A Storm King runner competes at an HVAL cross country meet.

As October comes to a close, the Cougars have several more opportunities to compete, including rescheduled games and the final contests of the fall season. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and commitment throughout October.