2011 NEPSAC Quarterfinalists 2012 NEPSAC Quarterfinalists 2013 NEPSAC Semifinalists 2014 NEPSAC Quarterfinalists 2015 NEPSAC Semifinalists 2016 NEPSAC Class C Champions
2017: New England Class C Semi-finalists
2018: New England Class C Semi-finalists
The Kimball Union Girl's Varsity Soccer program has established itself as a formidable force within the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) competition. Their unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have yielded admirable results over the past decade. From 2011 to 2015, they consistently advanced to the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds, showcasing their tenacity and skill on the field. However, their crowning achievement came in 2016 when they emerged triumphant as the NEPSAC Class C Champions, etching their name in the annals of the school's athletic history. Undeterred by their success, the team continued to demonstrate their prowess, securing semifinal berths in both the 2017 and 2018 New England Class C tournaments, solidifying their status as a perennial powerhouse in the region.
In 2024, the team will be led by Lucas Richardson, a career educator who currently serves on the leadership team of Soccer Without Borders, an award-winning sports-based youth development organization. Coach Richardson most recently served as head girls' soccer coach at Kent Denver, where he guided the team to an undefeated, championship-winning season and was selected as the Colorado High School 3A Coach of the Year. A former Dartmouth soccer player, Coach Richardson got his start as a coach in the Upper Valley and is excited to be returning to the area with his wife and four young children.
The Wildcats traveled to Brewster for their sixth and final game of the 2020 season. Brewster scored early and then added a second goal to take a 2-0 lead at the half. After giving up an early goal to start the second half, KUA found their rhythm and were able to push forward and create their own offensive chances at the other end. Despite their determination to find the net, the Brewster's defense held strong and the game ended 3-0 in favor of the hometeam.
KUA graduates a fantastic group of five seniors- Kylie Mellon, Casey Allen, Kat Maniatis, Molly French, and Emily Pariseau. Individually, and together, their passion for the game, program, and each other made the 2020 season a remarkable and entirely wonderful experience for everyone (including the coaches!).
Playing under the lights on Senior night, KUA earned a 2-0 win. Tied at the half, the Wildcats needed a little over a minute to score and take a 1-0 lead. Merrill Doherty chipped the ball over the Holderness keeper off a pass from May Little. Little earned her second assist halfway through the second half, this time finding the foot of Mo McBride. Casey Allen and Kat Maniatis defended with confidence and made dangerous runs out of the back throughout the game. Kylie Mellon stretched the KUA offense with both short and long balls. Molly French played up top and gave the KUA front three possession and pace to start the game. Emily Pariseau controlled the ball and gave the Wildcats possession and composure throughout the game. KUA (2-3) plays their final game of the 2020 season on Saturday against Brewster.
After letting up an early goal, KUA and St. Paul's played scoreless soccer for 70 minutes. With only 8 minutes remaining on the clock and the Wildcats trailing by a goal, Merrill Doherty found space on the left-wing, floated a ball across the 6-yard box, and narrowly missed the incoming foot of Lucie Turcotte. Having escaped the equalizer, St. Paul's was awarded a direct kick moments later and were able to finish to buy themselves the insurance goal and a 2-0 victory. The backline of KUA was solid all day. Emma Lapsey, Kat Maniatis, Julia Walton, Casey Allen, Sasha Lawton, and Allie McCorkel all combined to keep KUA in the game and within tying distance. Goalie Sophie Braver made 3 goal line saves. Midfielder Rachel Sites, Audrey Donahue, and Emily Pariseau worked hard in the midfield. KUA (1-3) takes this weekend off and then resumes play against Holderness next Saturday.