Fall preview 2017: Edward Little field hockey

Coach: Greg Perkins (28th year)

Class: A; Conference: KVAC

Last year’s record: 7-7-1

Returning players: Seniors — Grace McBride (M), Oceanna Chamberlain (F/M), Sierra Green (B), Elizabeth Bellman (F); Junior — Megan Steele (B), Kiara Fournier (B), Emma Allen (B), Jaylyn Metivier (B) Mikaela Scott (B), Bella Coulombe (F/M); Sophomores — Jordan Cummings (M).

Key losses: Marisa Carter, Victoria Beliveau, Tyme Finnerty, Kaylie Vallee.

Promising newcomers: Junior — Olivia Roth (F); Sophomores — Anna LaBlanc (M), Becca Raby (F), Miranda Chadbourne, (F); Freshman — Elise Syphers (G).

What to expect: Even though they return a number of experienced defenders, they will have a freshman goalie in Syphers. The Eddies finished sixth last year, but the new schedule this year will be challenging, with nine of 14 games against the five teams who finished above them in. They will need to work very well together as a team to be in the playoff hunt again this year.