Coach: Andrew Pelletier (first year)

Last year’s record:  5-10, lost in Western B preliminary

Returning players:  Seniors — Emma-Jane Turton (SK), Sophia Spiller (FB), Paxton Arsenault (FB), Katie Letourneau (MF), Ashley Marchesseault (MF), Deirdre Ball (SL), Keiko Sneed (G), Sarah Mickool (FB); Juniors — Emily Bolduc (SK), Val Ashcroft (SK), Delaney Woodford (MF), Lindsay Theriault (FB); Sophomores — Marissa Zink (MF), Kylie Martin (FB), Haley Whitworth (G), Jessie Quint (FB).

Key losses: Jen Powell (MF), Anna Bolduc (MF), Makayla Dube (F), Tanisha Elston (FB).

Promising newcomers:  Sophomore — Michaella Arsenault (MF); Freshmen — Sarah Bolduc (MF), Brooke Yorkey (MF), Courtney Cunliffe (MF), Sadie Pelletier (FB).

Outlook:  The Knights have been a consistent playoff team in recents years and return six starters from last year, including Turton, an all-star scorer. Poland should also have an experienced defense that should help the Knights build on last year.

Coach’s comment: “Since this is my first year, there were different team philosophies and tactical strategies than in the past. The leadership of our captains has helped with this transition along with the freshmen’s transition to high school soccer. With the commitment the girls have shown and the improvements we have made, we should have the ability to contend in every match this season.” — Coach Andrew Pelletier.

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