Coach: Bob Blackman (12th year)

Last year’s record: 16-3, lost in Western C final

Returning letter-winners: Senior — Caleb Dostie (SS); Juniors — Mitch Lorenz (P/1B), Mike Bryant (P/INF), Ray Mosca (P/2B).

Key losses: Zak Johnson, Jim Theriault, Will Desmarais, Aaron Schmitz.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Chase Hainey (OF); Freshman — Justin Keaney (3B).

Season outlook: A junior-heavy roster has some, including their coach, touting the Saints as being a year away, but they’re always a factor in C West. Dostie moves to shortstop from second base, where he was an MVC all-star last year. Lorenz, a southpaw, takes the ace mantle. Hainey, playing for the first time since his freshman year, brings welcome athleticism to the outfield.