Softball Welcomes Five to the Incoming Class of 2030
7/9/2026
Brown softball head coach Mary Holt-Kelsch has announced the five-member Class of 2030 that will be joining the Bears in the fall.
Brown is coming off its second-straight Ivy Tournament appearance under Holt-Kelsch.
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below.
Celia Anbinder
Catcher | 5-7 | Arlington, Va. | Washington-Liberty
Before Brown: Played at Washington-Liberty High School … Hit .538 with 10 home runs and 31 walks, slugging 1.611 as a senior … Named First Team All-District and All-Region as a junior and a senior … Played for Carolina Elite Club Softball … Earned the Award for Leadership and Academic Excellence as an Athlete …
Personal: Father Tyler and mother Lisa … Has three siblings, Maya, Dina and Jacob … Sister-in-law Anna is a Brown alum … Former teammate Avery Austin will play at Dartmouth.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the ability to peruse the highest level of education while playing competitive DI softball, as well as the environment on campus and of the team."
Campbell Cole
Catcher/Utility | 5-6 | Las Vegas, Nev. | Northwest Career Technical Academy
Before Brown: Named NIAA NV 5A First Team All-Division in 2024, 2025 and 2026 … Named NIAA NV 5A All-Southern Nevada First Team in 2024 and 2025 … 5A All-State Academic Team all four years of high school … Did not strikeout in 80 plate appearances in 2024 … Four Year Varsity Letter Winner … 2026 NWCTA Female Student Athlete of the Year … Played for Watson Wolfpack Club … PFG Future All-American Regional Watchlist Player in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Personal: Father Tracey and mother Kristie … Has one sibling, Corbin, who swims at Florida Southern College
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the culture. As a student athlete, I will compete at a high level of softball, while being able to pursue an elite education. Additionally, Brown provides amazing opportunities for their students beyond their college years of study. Finally, I love the family culture that is instilled amongst the softball team, as we compete to win a championship."
Sydney Miller
Pitcher | 5-6 | Brookfield, Conn. | Brookfield
Before Brown: Named All-State in 2024, 2025 and 2026 ... Named All-District in 2023 ... GameTime CT All-State in 2025 and 2026 ... As a senior, had 318 strikeouts in 158 innings pitched and posted an 0.75 ERA, while hitting .562 with 12 home runs and 32 RBI ... Had 207 strikeouts in 107 innings with an 0.59 ERA, while hitting .479 with seven home runs and 39 RBI as a junior ... Played for Empire State Huskies Club team ... Member of the National Honors Society and earned the Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish.
Personal: Father Barry and mother Lisa ... Has one sibling, a twin, Haylie, who attends UCF ... Former teammate Serena Gillen plays at Harvard.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown for the quality of academics, athletics and opportunities. I chose Brown softball because of the program's culture and goals."
Kayla Watson
Infielder | 5-8 | San Diego, Calif. | Cathedral Catholic
Before Brown: Ranked No. 27 West-All-Region Infielders Class of 2026 (Extra Innings Softball)... Ranked #42 National Hitters Hot List Class 2026 (Extra Innings Softball)...Top 50 Hitting Leaders (Alliance Fastpitch National)...Four-year varsity stats ranked amongst the top in the country and state: .314 AVG, .379 OBP, .475 SLG, .844 OPS...Academic Team All-League...2nd Team All-League...All-Academic Team...Selected as the Varsity Softball Team Representative for Under Armour Women of Will...All-Tournament Team at the Michelle Carew Classic
Personal: Father Chris and mother Shauna... has multiple high school teammates in the Ivy League.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown University because it represents self-discovery and a supportive community where I can deepen my curiosity through the Open Curriculum, explore endless possibilities, and pursue my passion for athletics and academics."
Elizabeth Wilkes
Shortstop/Utility | 5-9 | Alpharetta, Ga. | Milton
Before Brown: Played softball, tennis and flag football at Milton High School … Was named MVP as a senior and First Team All-Region as both a senior and junior … Was named Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore and a senior … Hit .526 with four home runs, 23 RBI, 10 doubles and three triples and scored 38 runs with 31 stolen bases as a senior … Most recently played for East Cobb Bullets Van Atta club … Member of the National Honors Society.
Personal: Father Todd and mother Sarah … Has one sibling, a twin, Amelia, who attends Auburn.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because of the Open Curriculum and flexibility when choosing classes, outstanding alumni network, and the softball team."
