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.
In a matchup against the defending Western New England champions Kingswood-Oxford, the Wildcats fell 3-0 on the road in Hartford, CT on Wednesday. The KUA battery of pitcher Bailey Cassin and catcher Avy Arias was solid for the Wildcats, as Cassin struck out six batters and allowed just six hits in six innings. Gabi Young had the lone hit for KUA, while Anna Baker, Leila Portugal, and Avy Arias (2) all drew walks. Next up, the Wildcats continue their play on the road as they travel to Williston-Northampton on Saturday.
After five games in the Florida sun, the Wildcats took to a New England field for the first time this season and scored a 3-0 win over Brooks on a chilly, 35-degree day in North Andover, MA. Bailey Cassin was outstanding in the circle for KUA, striking out 15 while allowing only three hits and one walk in seven innings. With the game tied at zero in the sixth inning, Anna Baker and Leila Portugal both reached base before Avy Arias bunted them over with a sacrifice. That set the stage for Kennedy FitzSimons to lay down a perfect bunt to score Baker from third to open the scoring. Portugal then scored on a pass ball. Stella Prieto followed up with a two-out single, and Cassin, helping her own cause, doubled to fence in centerfield, scoring Prieto. Cassin and the KUA defense did the rest, holding Brooks off the board in the final two innings to take the win.