Coach:  Nicole Camire (first year)

Last year’s record:  8-6-1, lost in Western B quarterfinal

Returning players: Seniors — Marrissa Caskin (MF), Darby Beaulieu (F), Jane Marston (FB), Leah Rossi (FB); Juniors — Megan Rodrigue (FB), Gabby Green (F), Brooke Lebel (MF), Amanda Bloss (MF), Alyssa Rouleau (F), Julie Morneault (F).

Key losses: Abby Goulet (F), Becca Belaire (F), Hannah Langlois (FB), Katie Wood (FB)

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Desiree Johns (G), Kayla Ross (MF); Sophomore — Kelsey Collins (G), Sarah Carpenter (FB); Freshmen — Toni Hart (FB), Vanessa Wright (MF).

Outlook:  The Raiders lost some experienced talent, including all-conference defenders in Langlois and Wood.  Still, there’s a strong returning group that were a key part of the Raiders run to the playoffs last fall after many near-misses in previous seasons. Beaulieu is a threat up front after playing mostly in the goal last year.  There’s experience in the midfield and on defense as well.

Coach’s comment: “Expect a good passing team with a very strong defense. We look for midfielders to control the pace of the game and feed accurate strikers. We have a very deep team. We should be able to keep fresh feet on the field without sacrificing talent.” Coach Nicole Camire.

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