University of Connecticut Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Ava Calciano
- Position:
- Infield
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Cape Henlopen High School
- Hometown:
- Lewes, Del.
Before UConn: Four-year letter winner at Cape Henlopen High School under head coach Mike Tkach...Named the 2024-25 Delaware Softball Gatorade Player of the Year...All-State selection in 2024...Two-time All-Henlopen Conference...Three-time Carpenter Cup selection...Ranked No. 31 in the Class of 2025 by Line Drive Media...No. 46 ranked player in the Class of 2025 by Extra Innings Softball...Three-time offensive MVP...2023 Bill Cordrey Award recipient for leadership, commitment, and excellence...USA Softball HPP National Selection Invitee, and was a top performer in 2022, and 2023...Also played three years of volleyball...Two-time team captain...Led her team to the school's first conference championship in 2024.
Personal: Daughter of Chris and Nicole...Has one sister, Addison...Studying Communications.