Coach: Debra Downing (third year)

Returning letter winners: Seniors — Laura Hagelin (F), Katie Hotham (F), Carrisa Drouin (B), Amanda Kimball (B), Jessica Mitaly (L), Megan Trafford (G); Juniors — Kellie Sanborn (F), Breanna Harlow (L), Molly Grannell (F), Meghan Landry (L).

Key losses:  Michaela Sangillo, Amanda Redmond, Bethany Haines.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Katie Stubbs (L/B); Juniors — Ashley Guptill (F/L), Paige Leighton (F).

Outlook: With only four players missing from last year’s varsity squad, and an apparent dearth of experience ready to step in, the Patriots will be among the better teams in the conference this season. A change in schedule has the team playing an all-Class C schedule, which means new opponents, new fields and new situations.

Coach’s comment:

“I know our team is strong, but I have not seen any of our opponents. Still, I believe we are going to be a very strong competitor this year.” — Coach Debra Downing