Coach: Joe Cormier (third year)

Last year’s record: 1-12-1

Returning letter winners: Seniors — Heather Knights (MF/SK), Caitlin Hanley (MF/SK), Rachel Strauss (MF/FB/SK), Allie Nolan (MF), Jaidyn Rice (MF/FB); Juniors — Mariah Martin (SW), Dayna Shultz (MF/FB); Sophomores — Breanna Martin (G), Kiki Zufelt (MF), Lacey Landry (MF/FB).

Key losses: Tayla Baker (FB), Melanie Cloutier (MF), Maddie Littlefield (MF), Lauren Brett (MF/F).

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Melissa Straus (MF/SK), Amanda Dillingham (MF); Freshmen — Colleene Stauder (MF/SK); Maggie Lawton(MF)

Outlook: After a disappointing season last fall, the Vikings hope to rebound and be a team on the rise in the KVAC. Cormier says his team has shown great determination and focus in the preseason, and the Vikings hope to challenge for a playoff berth with an improved effort this season.

Coach’s comment:

“It’s one game at a time, one week at a time. Heart and hustle can go a long way. This year’s squad will surprise a lot with those two attributes. It’s going to be fun to watch,” — Coach Joe Cormier