Fall preview 2017: Mt. Blue field hockey

Coach: Jody Harmon (sixth year)

Class: A; Conference: KVAC

Last year’s record: 14-1-1 (lost in Class A North semifinals).

Returning players: Seniors — Gracie Foss (M/D), Samantha Ellis (F), Rebecca Harmon (M/D), Erika McArthur (G), Addisyn Davis (F), Hannah Minns (F); Juniors — Jenna Hanrahan (D,) Adelle Foss (F), Ellie Pelletier (F), Jacelyn Daggett (D); Sophomores — Madison Bard (M), Molly Harmon (M), Ashley Parlin (M/D).

Key losses: Leah St. Laurent, Kayleigh Fontaine, Hannah LeClair, Jordyn Lawrence.

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Brooke Bolduc (G), Bailey Levesque (M/D), Mackenzie Latimer (M/D), Caitlin Underwood (F); Freshman — Rylee Keaten (M/D).

What to expect: Mt. Blue expects to be a strong KVAC competitor again this year. The Cougars are focusing on the little things and growing as a team unit, and are working on being smarter on the field and increasing each player’s overall knowledge of the game.