Kelleigh Simpson Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year Softball

“Kelleigh Simpson was head and shoulders above any other pitcher we faced all year. She’s very impressive on the mound, but she appears to be very humble and low-key. Every coach in Vermont would love to have a talented individual like her on their team.”

Bob Cameron

Head Coach head coach at Middlebury High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 senior right-handed pitcher led the Vikings (15-1) to the Division 2 state championship this past season. Simpson posted a 10-1 record with a 1.16 ERA, striking out 146 batters and walking just 12 in 72.1 innings pitched. The Northern Vermont Athletic Conference Capital Division Player of the Year, she also batted .444 with two home runs and 25 RBI.

Academic Achievement

Simpson has maintained a 3.75 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at St. Michael’s College this fall.

Exemplary Character

Also a field hockey standout, Simpson is a member of her school’s Student Council and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs.

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