Coach: Gary Trafton (eighth year)

Conference: MVC Class: C

Last year: 9-6-1, lost in Western C semifinals

Returning players: Seniors — Shannon Buzzell (SW), Caroline Bonenfant (F);  Junior — Sammy Grandhal (F), Mikayla Cameron (G), Madison Bumann (MF), Taylor Spadafora (SP), Sydney Wilson (F); Sophomores — Izzy Lewis (F), Haley Fletcher (F), Olivia Homer (FB).

Key losses: Kylie Kemp (F).

Promising newcomers: Junior — Cheyenne Gray (FB); Sophomores — Caleigh Copeland (F), Maddie Neal (G); Freshmen — Tia Day (MF), Abby Allen (FB), Hannah Anderson (FB), Emily Grandahl (MF).

Season outlook: The Mustangs graduated Kemp, the school’s all-time leading scorer. She’ll be tough to replace, but Monmouth still has a seasoned squad on defense and in the midfield. If the Mustangs can develop some punch up front, their playoff chances will be good.


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