Lyndon Institute senior softball player Kelleigh Simpson signed a letter of intent to attend and play softball at Saint Micheal’s College on Wednesday, November 11, before a small gathering of family and coaches. The signing was held in Lyndon Institute’s Alumni Gymnasium where Kelleigh presented a short speech before signing the letter with her father.

With last season being canceled due to the pandemic, Kelleigh’s two-season totals as a pitcher at LI are impressive. Her record includes 16 wins against only 1 loss, 101 innings pitched, just 60 hits, and 163 strikeouts.

“The first time I met Kelleigh she was a very determined young lady to make varsity as a freshman and to prove to us that she belonged there,” said LI Varsity Softball coach, Chris Carr. “I thought, ‘this is a kid I want on our team,’ and she has worked very hard at it to stay there. She has been our starter for a couple of years, she is always working on her craft either after a practice or when she gets home, and if it’s not to her liking she will keep working extra to get it right. When she is in the circle it makes our job very easy.  St. Michael’s college is not only getting a great all-around player and teammate but a fantastic young lady. I am really proud to have been her coach here at LI.  I wish her all the best.” 

Kelleigh is the daughter of Kirsten and Craig Simpson of West Burke, and she plans on studying education with a concentration in mathematics.

Photo caption: Lyndon Institute softball pitcher, Kelleigh Simpson signs a letter of intent to attend and play softball at Saint Michael’s College on Wednesday, November 11. Photo by Javin Leonard - Lyndon Institute.