Coach: Todd Mercer (fifth year)

Returning athletes: Seniors — Girls: Kristen Labreque (sprinter), Liz Audet (long and triple jump), Brianna Bozzuto (distance). Boys: Josh Greenleaf (sprinter), Danny Rowe (distance), Elijah Locke (high jumper). Juniors — Girls: Alex Stash, Jamie Boulos. Boys: Scott Espling, Mithell Giles. Sophomores — Girls: Makayla Maclean, Ashley Hutchinson. Boys: Adam Dumas, Josh Moran.

Key losses: Sam Miklovich, Randall Stephens, Amanda Peterson, Katie Hutchinson

Outlook: The Patriots are looking at a good season. The team has about 50 athletes on the roster, man of whom are new to the sport, but the sheer numbers alone should help Gray-New Gloucester stay competitive in its tough division.

Coach’s comment: “We have all the pieces in place for a great season. All we need is for the athletes to show up on the first day ready to work hard. With hard work, everything will fall into place. If you work hard, you will be successful.” — Todd Mercer.