Kee softball team plays to best season record and first outright UIC title since 2018 season with 27-12 result and 15-1 conference mark

The Kee softball team’s 2025 campaign featured the most wins the program has seen since the Lady Hawks’ golden era of 30 or more wins in five consecutive seasons nearly a decade ago, as Kee’s diamond dwellers played to a 27-12 season record this summer, their best mark since a 36-6 result in 2018. That overall mark included a 15-1 result in Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) play that earned the Hawks their first outright UIC season championship since that same 2018 season when Kee’s girls played to a 17-0 league mark, with the Lady Hawks tying for the UIC crown in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons with 14-2 conference records.

“We had a great season,” veteran Kee softball coach Liz Hill reflected. “With just six returning players and only 11 girls total in the program, we came together and had a really strong year. We kept growing every week, improving our game, and showing what’s possible when a team plays with heart and grit. The best part is that we didn’t just hold things together - we got better. Our younger players gained valuable experience, and our returners stepped up as leaders. That kind of growth sets us up really well moving forward. With the foundation we built this season, there’s a lot to be excited about for the future of this program.”

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