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 2023 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.
Five different Wildcats hit home runs out of the park to help pace KUA to a 16-2 win at Proctor on Friday. Adi Runge, Stella Prieto, Leila Portugal, Kennedy FitzSimons, and Zoie Stevens all belted balls over the outfield fence. Stevens was 4-for-4 at the plate on the day, while Runge and FitzSimons also had multi-hit games. Anna Baker, Stella Kozak, and Avy Arias also added hits for the Wildcats. Kozak and Runge shared the pitching duties and yielded just two hits while striking out six in five innings.
Pitchers Stella Kozak and Anna Baker combined to throw eight strikeouts and a no-hitter, while Stella Prieto blasted a grand slam to help propel the Wildcats to a run-rule road win at Rivers on Wednesday. Prieto finished the day with three hits and six RBIs, while Zoie Stevens and Adi Runge also had three-hit days. Baker, Kozak, Leila Portugal, and Kennedy FitzSimons also tallied hits for KUA, which led 5-0 after one inning and 10-0 after two.
In a battle of two of the top teams in New England, the Wildcats held a late lead but ultimately fell 5-4 to a tough St. Paul's team on Monday in Meriden. Pitcher Adi Runge was outstanding in the circle (7 IP, 5 K, 8 H) and at the plate (2-for-3, 1B, 2B, BB) for KUA, while Leila Portugal, Zoie Stevens, Anna Baker added hits for the Wildcats. The infield defense of Stevens, Portugal, Baker, Olivia Parker, and Stella Kozak was incredible on the day, making several diving key plays to keep the game close throughout.