Coach: JT Taylor (fourth year)

Conference: MVC Class: B South

Last year’s record: 4-8-2

Returning Players: Seniors — Dylan Knox (D), Seth Peaslee (M), Jacob Rainey (G), Vinny Deroche (M), Jacob Sinclair (M); Juniors — Garrett Garbarini (F), Cam Gallant (F), Cam Chase (D), Will Sorenseon (M), Draven Finnegan (G); Sophomores — Fischer Cormier (D), Kaleb Noyes (D), Dalton Noyes (M), Trevor Gallant (F), Sean Gould (D), Chance Vacchiano (M).

Key losses: Andrew Arsenault, Jon Adley, Jacob Beauchesne, Jesse Pelletier, John Pepin, Zack Burgess, Alexander Saure.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Deric Boswell (D): Juniors — Gabe Ladd (M), Espen Lamberg (M), Moritz Wehrheim (M); Freshmen — Casey Cormier (G), Brady Davis (F), Aaron LaBrash (D), Keagan Pitcher (F), Jayshaun Wright (D), Riley Bedard (M).

What to expect: After making the playoffs in each of Taylor’s first two seasons at the helm, the Falcons failed to qualify for the postseason last year and didn’t meet their expectations. Taylor said this year’s senior class has used that as motivation throughout the summer and preseason. Practices have been sharper and chemistry is improved. Taylor expects the defense to be sound, but the midfield must get better at controlling possession and some underclassmen up top will have to step up to help the Falcons get back into the playoffs.

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