Coach: Stacen Doucette (sixth year)
Region: D South
Last year’s record: 6-3, lost in Class D South semifinals
Returning athletes: Seniors — Darryn Bailey (WR/FS), Cruz Poirier (RB/OLB); Junior — Reid Cote (FB/LB).
Key losses: Adam Mooney (OL/DL), Matthew Strout (QB/DE), .Steven Gilbert (Slot/DB), Austin Noble (FB/DE), Danny Buteau (WR/DB).
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Colby Webster (WR/CB), D.J. Pushard (DE), Drouin Bailey (T/DT), Bryce Harlow (DT); Junior — Ethan Barnett (RB/QB/LB); Freshman — Gavin Rawstron (QB).
What to expect: The Raiders have new faces at a lot of positions, which will force them to be patient while they develop in hopes of peaking at the end of the season. The plus side is there is a lot of competition for playing time. Bailey is one of the biggest offensive threats in Class D, and the Raiders will be creative in giving him the ball. Rawstron and Barnett should both see time at QB. The lines are inexperienced but have good depth.
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