Coach: Art Chamberlin (19th year)

Last year’s record: 14-1-1, lost in Western C semifinal

Returning players:  Seniors — Natasha Deroche (G), Kayla Gaudin (FB), Ambyr Wilson (ST), Gretchen Bradbury (FB), Michelle Morrison (MF), Natalie Bolduc (SK), Addy Fuller (F), Casey Dumond (F); Juniors — Krystal Blood, Lindsy Crutchfield (F), Destiny Newton, Bryce Parent (FB), Montana Sawtelle, Lauren Henderson; Sophomores — Gabby Scott (FB), Megan Bradbury (MF), Tymeka Cheadle (FB), Kaitlyn Morang (FB/F), Summer Keim (F).

Key lossesL  Larissa Bryant (F), Alyssa Wade (FM), Paige Murphy (F), Miranda Shurtleff (MF), Mariah Larsen (FB), Dominique Flagg (MF).

Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Celine Bolduc, Summer Bradbury, Nicole Dumond, Ellie Jasper, Mariah Lefleur, Julie Levesque, MacKenzie Lord, Anna Morrow, Kylie Palmer, Sela Smith, Sabrina Daoud.

Outlook: The Cougars lost an experienced group of seniors but still have a formidable club that should be among the best in the MVC and Western C. Bolduc was an all-state pick last year and an offensive force. Dirigo also returns most of its defense and a strong keeper in Deroche.

Coach’s comment:  “Our goal is to get back to the level that the 2010 and 2011 teams achieved and strike to take the next step. Teamwork will be what makes that an achievable goal.” — Coach Art Chamberlin