Coach: Jeannine Paradis (ninth year)

Last year’s record: 2-12

Returning players: Seniors — Meghan Bullen (F), Corinne Dingley (B), Heather Farrington (MF), Nichole Tracy (B), Taylor Harris (B), Casey Gaboury (G); Juniors — Alyssa Williams (MF), Kayla Newbill (MF); Sophomores — Sarita Crandall (F/M), Kati Bessey (F), Mikayla Oswald (F).

Key losses: Jillian Perron, Elizabeth LeClair.

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Courtney Austin (B), Rileigh Blanchet (G), Krista McLatchey (F), Shula Yeaton (B), Keri Harnden (B); Freshmen — Victoria Newbill (MF), Erynn Hiscock (MF).

Outlook: If ever there was a candidate for turn-around of the year, the Cougars are that candidate. Only two players are gone from a tough year, and there is a multitude of experience and talent this season on this squad. The base of the program has grown well, and there is a good chance .500 might be in sight as the Cougars have now dropped into Class B.

Coach’s comment: “Now we need to make sure we are united as a team and that we nurture the younger kids so we can continue to grow the program.”

— Coach Jeannine Paradis