Coach: Gail Wight (25th year)

Last year’s record: 6-8-1, lost in Western Class C quarterfinals

Returning players: Seniors — Carlee Beatson (HB), Brianna Santos (MF), Gaby Conrad (F), Hannah Ryerson (F); Juniors — Autum Morin (MF), Savannah Patenaude (MF), Mariha Morin (HB), Sam Mallory (MF), Hali Barter (G).

Key losses: Kallie Brown (F), Naomi Ellsworth (F), Hunter Verrill (FB), Lyndsay Merrill (MF), Susan Newkirk (MF).

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Dakota Verrill (F), Kenzie Blake (F), Kayla Verrill (D), Gabby Monzo (D), Marty Letourneau (D), Andra Risko (D), Anneliese Smith (F), Lexi Broomhall (D); Sophomores — Sadie Ellsworth (F), Annie Cushman (F), Katie Merrill (D); Freshmen — Rebecca Howard (F), Olivia York (D).

Overview: Telstar took a step backward in 2011 after its run of multiple trips to regional and state finals in recent years, but the Rebels still threw a first-round scare into NYA before falling in overtime. The team remains young and is adjusting to players moving into different spots. Team speed should be a strength. Barter brings experience to the cage.

Coach’s comment: “We’re still working on right combinations for positions. If the defense doesn’t jell strong, we could be playing a lot of defense.” — Coach Gail Wight