Coach: Doug Gilbert (15th year)

Last year’s record: 25-3 in duals, Western Class C champions

Returning athletes: Seniors — Misty Steward (112), Reilley Lombardi (132), Brett Whittemore (152), Thomas Barnett (160), D.J. Webber (170), Nelson Pepin (182), Alex Snowman (195), Zack White (220), Cliff Boynton (285); Juniors — Jesse Hutchinson (145), Julian Baldinelli (160), Gavin Sanders (182); Sophomore — Dexter Verrill (119).

Key losses: Caleb Hall (132), Eric Holman (112), Bryan Blackman (145).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Dylan Lord (138), Spencer Trenoweth (182); Freshmen — Gus Brown (119), Griffyn Smith (106).

Outlook: Dirigo is primed for a run at the regional and state titles. The Cougars return 12 of 14 starters from last year’s team, and Smith is among the newcomers expected to make an immediate impact. Baldinelli, Barnett and Lombardi were state runners-up a year ago.

Coach’s comment: “Last year’s team won more tournaments and more dual meets than any team in Dirigo history. Expectations are very high.” — Coach Doug Gilbert