The Kimball Union Academy softball team competes in the highly competitive Lakes Region Athletic Conference, facing top prep schools from across New England. Proudly crowned 2025 Lakes Region Champions the team is built on a foundation of athletic excellence, character development, and camaraderie. The program prepares players for collegiate softball while also supporting multi-sport athletes seeking to enhance their overall athleticism or simply enjoy the game for the friendships and experiences it fosters.
Kimball Union Academy boasts one of the best indoor turf facilities in the NEPSAC. The 80x50 yard “Barn” can accommodate two full-size infields, two pitching mounds, and a drop-down batting cage, allowing players to practice daily regardless of New England weather. The school’s state-of-the-art weight room and dedicated strength and conditioning coach further support athletes in achieving their individual and team goals.
The softball season begins in March, with a weekly schedule that includes practices, strength training, video sessions, and two to three competitive games. Coaches emphasize individual skill development, physical conditioning, and strategic team play, ensuring that players excel in all aspects of the game.
Learn More About Softball at KUA
To learn more about the KUA Softball Team and the full Kimball Union experience, please contact Matt Underhill at maunderhill@kua.org or start the process with the Office of Admission.
Catcher Avy Arias hit for the cycle, including a solo home run in the second inning, and Stella Prieto walked it off by run rule with a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth as the Wildcats beat New Hampton 13-1 on Wednesday in Meriden. Arias triple in the first inning and then added a single in the fourth and a double in the fifth to complement her home run. Prieto, Anna Baker, Kennedy FitzSimons, and Olivia Parker all had multiple hits for KUA. Gabi Young added a double and two RBIs. Pitcher Bailey Cassin was lights out in the circle, striking out 12 while allowing just two hits in five innings. Next up, the Wildcats host NMH on Friday at 5:00.
In their second game of the day, after beating St. Luke's earlier, the Wildcats bats were on fire as they belted 22 hits in just four innings to beat Greenwich Country Day School 24-1 (four-inning run rule) on Saturday at St. Luke's in New Canaan, CT. Stella Prieto led the offensive attack with five hits and six RBIs, while Anna Baker, Leila Portugal, Avy Arias, Kennedy FitzSimons, Gabi Young, and Hannah Young all had multi-hit days. Both Portugal and FitzSimons knocked home runs over the fence as well. Bella Lieberman and Lila Osborn each added hits for KUA. Baker pitched all four innings for KUA giving up just two hits while striking out six.
In a matchup of two WNE final-four teams from last season, KUA got a 17-strikeout performance from pitcher Bailey Cassin and several timely hits to beat a strong St. Luke's team 4-1 in New Canaan, CT on Saturday. The sophomore pitcher also had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run. Anna Baker had two hits for KUA while Leila Portugal, Stella Prieto, Avy Arias, and Kennedy FitzSimons also had hits.