At least Oxford Hills and Lewiston could say they lost to the eventual state champion last spring in girls’ lacrosse.

Brunswick beat Lewiston in the Eastern Class A semifinals and swept Oxford Hills in both the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference championship game and Eastern final. The Dragons finished their drive with a 15-11 victory over Kennebunk for the title.

It isn’t hard to see the Dragons repeating, with only six seniors departed from last year’s roster of 20. Leila Mills, Eliza Mills and Cecilia Kjellman lead a talented roster of returnees.

Oxford Hills gave Brunswick a run in the conference title tilt, falling 15-10, and such high-scoring games could become a regular part of the Vikings’ repertoire in ’09. Edward Little, likewise, returns much of its scoring punch.

Mountain Valley made huge strides last spring, claiming its first victory in four years at the Class B level.

Local players to watch

Stephanie Belanger, Lewiston

Lauren Brett, Oxford Hills

Kelsey Cote, Lewiston

Brittany Coulombe, Mountain Valley

Olivia Fournier, Lewiston

Mariah Kimball, Oxford Hills

Heather Knights, Oxford Hills

Carmen Lasagna, Edward Little

Karen Leary, Edward Little

Ebony Mills, Oxford Hills

Caitlyn O’Connell, Mountain Valley

Kirsten Prue, Edward Little

Michelle Rancourt, Lewiston

Hannah Strauss, Oxford Hills

Shelby Turcotte, Lewiston

Tia White, Mountain Valley

Katie Williamson, Edward Little