Coach: Gary Parlin (19th year)

Last year’s record: 7-3, lost in Eastern A semifinals

Returning players: Seniors — Eric Berry (RB/CB), Cam Sennick (WR/CB), Izaiha Tracy (RB/FS), Nick Searles (DT), Chris Malone (LB), Shawn Keach (TE/DE/K/P), Chris Cautillo (LB); Juniors — Jordan Whitney (QB/S), Bradley Jackson (LB).

Key losses: A.J. Larrabee (WR/CB), Colten Miranda (LB), Matt Davis (RB/LB), Brandon Scott (C/LB), Matt Archer (T/DT), Dakota Savage (G/DT), Dillan Burnham (G/LB), Brandon Cochran (T/DT), Ethan Kyes (TE/DE).

Promising newcomers: Seniors —Sean Moore (C/DT), Dustin Zamboni (T/DT), Caleb Farrington (G/DE), Aaron Gagnon (FS); Juniors — Zak Kendall (TE/DE), Chad Luker (WR/DE).

Overview: The Cougars would have been one of the powers in Eastern Maine if they had stayed in Class A, so they will be a formidable addition to Eastern B. They return just four starters on offense, all at the skill positions. But the offensive line was a key unit on the JV team which lost just one game last year. Whitney, in his second year, has plenty of weapons at his disposal. Sennick is one of the top big-play threats in the conference. Tracy and Berry both spent time as the No. 1 running back last year.  The defense is more seasoned and has plenty of play-makers in the secondary.

Coach’s comment: “We have a little bit more experience on defense. Almost everyone at every position was out there playing last year.” — Coach Gary Parlin

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