Coach: Chris Cifelli (seventh year)

Last year’s record:  8-4-3, lost in Western B quarterfinal

Returning players: Seniors — Jenna Cote (F), Alex Hudner (FB), Sydney Nadeau (FB), Mariah Treadwell (F), Desiree Tweedie (MF); Juniors — Monica Beaule (MF), Taylor Benson (FB), Kelsea Marschall (F), Emily Perkins (F), Melissa Richardson (F), Tatianna Sierra (MF); Sophomores — Livie Gilbert (FB), Emily Miller (FB).

Key losses: Sarah Frost (FB), Tori Zupancic (MF), Taren McGray (MF), Sarah Kyllonen (F).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Coleen Clarke (MF), Kelly Harris (FB); Freshmen — Liliana Cousineau (F), Angela Daigle (G), Kristen Morrisette (FB), Amanda Poulin (MF).

Outlook: Coming off another strong season, the Hornets look to continue that success. Cote, Treadwell and Tweedie are all experienced up front while Hudner and Nadeau bolster the back. Leavitt should be solid once again and be in the Western B playoff hunt.

Coach’s comment: ” We have a nice mixture of experience and youth. Our success this season will hinge on how quickly we can gel as a team to meet our preseason expectations.” — Coach Chris Cifelli.