The Storm King Cougars have been busy on the fields, courts, and trails, closing out September and opening October with some impressive wins, individual achievements, and continued hard work across all fall teams.

Boys Varsity Soccer

The Boys Varsity Soccer team has been on a roll, earning three consecutive victories. The Cougars defeated Marvelwood School 10–2 on October 3 before delivering a strong shutout against NYMA on October 5. The team will look to carry that momentum into its upcoming matches.

Storm King Cougars boys varsity soccer player controls the ball in front of the NYMA goal as defenders close inSmiling Storm King boys varsity soccer player during the Cougars’ win over NYMA

Girls Varsity Soccer

The Girls Varsity Soccer team continues to work hard and build momentum, including challenging matchups against Wooster to close out September and Watkinson School on October 3. With more games ahead, the Cougars will look to build on their experience and carry their effort into the next stretch of competition.

Storm King girls varsity soccer captain controls the ball while shielding a defender

Girls Varsity Volleyball

The Varsity Volleyball team earned two victories during this stretch, defeating Forman School 3–0 on September 30 and Marvelwood School 3–1 at home on October 3. The team faced Christian Heritage School on October 5, coming away with a loss. The Cougars will continue to build on their early-season successes and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Storm King girls volleyball players exchange high fives between points in the Cougars gym

Girls JV Volleyball

The JV Volleyball team opened the stretch with an exciting 2–1 victory over Forman School on September 30 before facing Christian Heritage School on October 5, where the match ended in a loss. The team continues to develop its skills and teamwork, gaining valuable experience with each match.

Storm King girls volleyball player stretches low to dig a serve as teammates look onTwo Storm King girls volleyball players rise together for a block at the net

Cross Country

The cross country team turned in two solid performances to open October. On October 3, the Cougars placed 4th overall at Watkinson, led by Liam M. ’27, who finished 2nd with a time of 19:13. Kyler W. ’27 also delivered a strong race, placing 9th in 21:20.

Storm King School cross country runner in sunglasses strides through an HVAL cross country meet

The team followed that performance with a 5th place overall finish at the NYMA Invitational on October 7. Peter R. ’27 led the Cougars with a 10th-place finish in 20:12.9, followed closely by Liam in 12th place with a time of 20:22.9. Rikki E. ’28 finished 14th in 29:31.7, and Mariana K. ’28 placed 19th in 31:50.5.

Two Storm King cross country runners show off their medals after a meet on campusStorm King cross country teammates celebrate a strong finish with a piggyback ride on campus

With the fall season in full swing, the Cougars continue to show determination, learn from every competition, and work toward their next opportunities. There are many more games to play, races to run, and bells to ring on the Mountain.