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.
The Wildcats scored 18 runs on 15 hits in three innings, and pitcher Bailey Cassin threw a no-hitter as KUA topped Proctor 18-0 in four innings on Friday in Meriden. On Senior Night, the three KUA seniors had big games. Leila Portugal had a single, three walks, and three RBIs. Kennedy FitzSimons had two hits, a walk, and an RBI. Olivia Parker had two hits, an RBI, and three runs scored. Hannah Young, Gabi Young, Anna Baker, and Cassin all had multi-hit games, while Avy Arias also knocked in three RBIs.
Leila Portugal and Stella Prieto each hit home runs, and Anna Baker earned the win in the circle, striking out seven in process, as the Wildcats beat Northfield-Mount Hermon 19-1 on Monday in Meriden. KUA put up 12 runs in the first as the Wildcats had a keen eye at the plate (14 walks on the day) and added plenty of hits to bolster the offense. Prieto and Portugal each had three hits and three RBIs, while Baker, Kennedy FitzSimons, and Gabi Young also added hits.
Great Pitching, Timely Hitting Push KUA Past St. Paul's
In a matchup of two top teams, the Wildcats got 16 strikeouts from pitcher Bailey Cassin and timely hits on the offensive side of things to beat St. Paul's 3-0 on Friday in Concord. The Wildcats got on the board in the first period when Stella Prieto singled home Leila Portugal, who had previously singled. Thanks to the battery of Cassin and Avy Arias, the score remained that way until the fourth inning. Cassin walked to lead off the inning, while pinch runner Evelyn Hsu stole second. A clutch, two-strike single from Olivia Parker scored Hsu to give the Wildcats the 2-0 lead. In the fifth, Anna Baker and Leila Portugal both singled, and an Arias ground ball scored Baker to push the lead to 3-0. Cassin and the KUA defense did the rest in the final three innings to secure the win.