Fall preview 2017: Lewiston field hockey

Coach: Chelsea Fournier (first year)

Class: A; Conference: KVAC

Last year’s record: 1-13

Returning players: Seniors — Marissa Adams (D), Sierra Connor-Schade (M), Meagan Gosselin (D), Katrina Jadocan (F), Mya Letourneau (F), Lindsay Morin (F), Olivia Randall (M); Juniors — Erin Lachance (F/M), Haylee Cunningham (F), Maddie Mercier (D), Mariah Madore (F/M/D), Ashley Cronkhite (GK); Sophomore — Caroline Laperriere (M).

Key losses: Jazlyn Dumas, Kasey Talarico, Faith Cook.

Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Abigail Chartier (M), Adia Coulombe (M), Grace Dumond (D).

What to expect: This season’s tryouts and preseason showed an increased interest in the Lewiston field hockey program. They Blue Devils have a solid number of returners who coaches believe can set the tone for the incoming classes. Fournier expects the program to learn and grow rapidly while working as a team. She said this will be an exciting season for the players and that they can’t wait to start playing.