The Kimball Union Academy Field Hockey team comprises a dedicated group of athletes who excel both on the field and academically. Competing in the Lakes Region League, which includes schools from New Hampshire and Vermont within the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), we travel across New England to compete against top-tier teams. Our program is known for its consistent excellence, having reached the NEPSAC tournament quarterfinals in 2012, 2018, and 2023, and the finals in 2015. With a proud tradition of success, the team captured the New England Prep School Class C Title in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Many Kimball Union Wildcats have advanced to collegiate-level play, with recent graduates joining programs at James Madison University, Merrimack College, Skidmore College, Utica College, and St. Lawrence University.
In 2024, the team will be guided by new Athletic Director Becca Main. Coach Main, a dynamic leader, brings nearly three decades of experience in athletics, health, and wellness. She pioneered Quinnipiac University’s first field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams, transforming them into top-tier Division I programs. As an administrator for the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA), Coach Main has contributed significantly to the executive team, focusing on motivation, organization, and innovative solutions for athletic challenges. An accomplished former Penn State field hockey All-American and USA Field Hockey Women’s National Training squad member, Coach Main champions the student-athlete experience and understands the profound impact of sports on campus life and community morale.
Learn More About Playing at KUA
If you would like to learn more about our Varsity Field Hockey program, and the full KUA experience, feel free to email Coach Main at bmain@kua.org or start the process with the Office of Admission.
The Wildcats traveled down to Ashburnham MA to play the Cushing Penguins in their last regular season game. The game started out sluggish as the Wildcats adjusted to the wider field and interesting lines. The Wildcats has many scoring opportunities in the first half with 5 corners and some shots into the circle by Maura Doyle (Merrimack, MA) and Maya Karosas (Stowe, VT). The Penguins dominated the second half with 8 corners of their own. Ali Pollard (Meriden, NH), Mary Leech (Manchester, VT) and Eibhilin Whittemore (Springfield, VT) played a strong defense especially on corners and prevented many shots on goal.
The game went into overtime. Hailey Hart (Newton, MA), Shannon Sebor (Haverhill, NH), Doyle and Karosas worked together to get the ball into their offensive zone. The Penguins played a strong defensive game and quickly won the ball and brought it into our defensive zone. Kells Casey (Sandwich, MA) stood strong in the goal but the Penguins managed to sneak the ball past her after the third rebound. Casey finished the game with 17 saves in the net.
The Wildcats finish the season 7-7-2 and second in the Lakes Region. The coaches Erin Mellow and Sue Halliday thank the team for a wonderful season and a special thanks to the seniors for making it a year with great leadership.
The Wildcats stepped onto the field with confidence today. The 8 seniors have led a highly skilled team throughout the season with great leadership on and off the field. Captains Shannon Sebor (Haverhill, NH) and Becky Young (Plainfield, NH) both played a strong game today in the midfield. They channeled down the sidelines and recovered hard to the midfield. Forwards Amelie Petersen (Hamburg, Germany), Erin Mattila (Westford, MA), Leah Cole Durst (Cornish, NH) and Katey Spanos (Newport, NH) strategically played the ball to the wings and pushed through balls into the offensive zone. Katie Dessert (Plainfield, NH) commanded the defensive end on the right side, going to the ball and being smart with it and Kells Casey (Sandwich, MA) played a fantastic game in goal. The team has improved throughout the season due to these seniors’ leadership and work ethic.
The Wildcats were the first to score in the game today against Exeter. Seventeen minutes into the half, on their first corner of the game, Eibhilin Whittemore (Springfield, VT) took a shot from the top of the circle and Maura Doyle (Merrimack, MA) swept it into goal. Exeter answered back before the half ended.
Second half, the Wildcats worked the ball up the wings, both left and right. Katey Spanos crossed the ball well from the right side and Leah Cole Durst sprinted down the sideline to keep the ball in play. Maya Karosas (Stowe, VT) and Doyle played well in the midfield, pressuring the opponent. With a scoreless half, the game went into sudden victory overtime.
The overtime play was intense and the Wildcats had multiple scoring opportunities. Spanos crossed the ball to Doyle who shot wide, and Karosas carried the ball into the circle but was stymied by the Exeter goalie. Exeter scored the winning goal with 1:33 left in overtime.
The Wildcats earned 3 corners to Exeter’s 7. Kells Casey played a strong game in the net with crucial saves during overtime.
The Kimball Union Field Hockey team came out today determined to beat their rival Holderness. The play went back and forth throughout the first half with few shots. With 8:45 left on the clock, Shannon Sebor (Haverhill, NH) passed to Maura Doyle (Merrimack, MA) who got a piece of the ball into the circle. Maya Karosas (Stowe, VT) scored off the pass.
In the second half, KUA worked the ball in the middle of the field to get another goal in the second half. In the end, the Wildcats earned 6 corners to the Bulls’ 5. Kells Casey (Sandwich, MA) had 4 saves in the goal.