Coach: Gary Parlin (20th year)

Last year’s record: 9-2, lost in Eastern B championship

Returning players: Seniors — Jordan Whitney (QB/FS), Chad Luker (slot/LB), Zak Kendall (TE/DE), Bradley Jackson (RB/LB), Eli Luker (T/DT); Juniors — Colin Richards (T/DT), Brian Durrell (OLB)

Key losses: Cam Sennick (WR/CB), Eric Berry (RB/CB), Chirs Malone (RB/LB), Izaiha Tracy (RB/FS), Caleb Farrington (OL/DL), Dustin Zamboni (OL/DL), Sean Moore (OL/DL), Chris Cautillo (OL/LB), Nick Hilton (WR/FS), Shawn Keach (OL/DL/K).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Drew Blanchet (C), Nick Hyde (WR/LB), Chris Wells (DT); Junior —  Cam Abbott (WR/DB), Kindle Bonsall (OLB), Tyler Sennick (G), Connor Farrington (G).

Outlook: The Cougars were one play away from the state championship game last year and have a legitimate shot at taking the next step. Whitney, a three-year starter, is one of the most prolific passers in the state, but he is also a big part of the running game. The weapons around him are almost all new. Jackson and Luker did get carries last year and will give the Cougars a more physical attack behind a rebuilt offensive line. The receivers are all new except for Kendall, an all-conference tight end last year. All-PTC returnees Jackson and Luker lead the defense.

Coach’s comment: “These guys learned a lot from last year’s seniors.” — Coach Gary Parlin