Fall preview 2017: Oak Hill High School cross country

Coaches: Derek Anderson, Catherine Stubbs (second year)

Class: B; Conference: MVC

Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Tyler Desmarais, Jake Gauthier; Junior — James Greenwood; Sophomores — Hunter Spencer, Ethan Mousseau. Girls: Juniors — Haley Gunn, Maggie Grayson, Emma Curtis, Rachel Gilbert, Sandy Mann, Lexie St. Hilaire; Sophomores — Isabella Coulombe, Chloe Pinard.

Key losses: Chris McGeoghegan, Savannah Poulin.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — Jared Chase; Juniors — Andrew Day, Jon Walker. Girls: Junior — Katie Daigle (F); Sophomores — Heaven Martin, Hailey Bean.

What to expect: Oak Hill is fielding a team for a second season, and is already seeing solid numbers and interest from the kids. The Raiders will continue to improve their competitiveness within the conference and are expecting strong individual finishes by the end of the season. Both squads, boys and girls, have a strong scoring five, highlighted by returning all-conference runners Haley Gunn and Isabella Coulombe.