2022 boys lacrosse preview capsules

EDWARD LITTLE RED EDDIES
Coach: Tom Smith (fourth year)
Class A North; Conference: KVAC
2021 results: 3-9 regular season, 1-1 in playoffs.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Tyler Smith (A), Wesley Clements (M), Colby Guay (D), Connor Travers (D), Reece Shanaman (A), Kaden Butler (A), Jordan Withee (D); Juniors — Jonah Guay (LSM), Attigan Knight (D), Devon Sirois (D), Milo Small (A), Gage Nichols (M); Sophomores — Daulton David (G), Camren Dufour (M).
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Zak Theriault (D), Bashir Hassan (M); Juniors — Austin Sellinger (M), Christian Mathieu (M); Sophomores — Garrett Hedges; Freshmen — Andrew Clements (M), Mayson Larochelle (D), Connor Dufour (D).
Season outlook: Edward Little continues to grow its program and is looking to build on the improvements and success from last season. The Red Eddies had some key wins last year, including a playoff win, that brought out some athletes who might not have played if not for signs of success. The team had a big jump in roster numbers and is hoping to turn that growth into some wins.

GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER/POLAND 26ERS
Coach: Tyler DeMoore-Gonzalez (First Year)
Class: C; Conference: WMC
2021 results: 7-7, lost in the second round of playoffs.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Ben Pierce (M), Owen McDuffie (FOGO/M), Jake Butler (D), Bradan Craig (LSM), Dylan Reed (A), Vinny Lupardo (A/M).
Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Andrew Nadeau (D), Talen Langevin (M), Thomas Ladd (M), Noah Schaffer (A), Kyle Plummer (G); Freshmen — Sawyer Nelson (M), Ashton Golebiewski (M/A), Jameson Hart (G).
Season outlook: The 26ers are a team that are excited to lay the foundation for the program during its first year as a co-op. With a large senior class — paired with lots of young talent — the team will look to show opponents that it will compete hard from the first whistle to the last.

LEWISTON BLUE DEVILS
Coach: Ben Fournier (10th year)
Class: A North; Conference: KVAC
2021 results: 6-6 regular season, beat Edward Little in quarterfinals before losing to Windham in semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Elisha Brito (D), Cooper Kearns (G), Sam Courtemanche (A), Troy Poulin (A), Chase McKeen (M); Juniors — Kyle Graves (A), Caed Langley (D), Eli Bigelow (M), Connor Martin (LSM), Liam Hutchinson (A); Sophomores — Cody Dionne (M), Daven Langelier (M), Aiden St. George (A), Alex Breton (M).
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Kevin Gallic (D), Moses Lumu (LSM), Abdi Hassan (M), Donovan Jackson (M), Dalton Lajoie (M); Sophomores — Mustafa Hassan (M), Ahmed Abdow (M); Freshmen — Jackson Bement (M), Brock Rancourt (G), Colton Daniels (A), Lucas Bragdon (M), Nate Metivier (M), Keegan Jolin (M), Brandon Blais (D), Tony Begin (D), Alex Wade (D).
Season outlook: The Blue Devils are an athletically sound team that need to learn lacrosse fundamentals. Most of the athletes are picking up the game for the first time. Coaches will be looking to veteran players to help mold new players. It could be an exciting season for the Blue Devils when it all comes together.

MARANACOOK/WINTHROP/SPRUCE MOUNTAIN HAWKS
Coach: Jake Linkletter (first year)
Class: C; Conference: KVAC
2021 results: 8-6, lost in regional quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors —Matt Fenlason (G), Dylan McGarr (M/A), Sam Mckee (LSM), Eric Vining (A/M), Wyatt Lyons (A), Sam Linton (M), Mark Beach (D), Thomas Struck (A); Sophomores — Bennett Ross (M), Zach Chapman (D), Max Cheng.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Seth White (M/D); Junior — Chase Mclaughlin (D/FO); Freshmen — Barrett Perkins (D), Parker Douin (M/A), Cobey Dunn (M), Owen Lyons (M).
Season outlook: There is excitement coming into the season, according to first-year head coach Linkletter. The Hawks have a strong senior class and hope their leadership can take them to the next level.

MT. BLUE COUGARS
Head coach: Matt Reynolds (second year); Assistant coach: Shane Dudash (second year)
Class: B; Conference: KVAC
2021 results: 11-3, lost to state champion Yarmouth in state quarterfinal round.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Riley Nutting (D), Josh Smith (A), Colby Ranger (M), Brady Bickford (G), Reese Keaton (D), Isaiah Doscinski (M); Junior — Dustyn Hinkley (M); Sophomores — Chase Ranger (A), Levi Bogar (D), Ben Daku (G), Mason Willett (M), Finely Ward (M), Cole McCourt (M).
Promising newcomers: Bode Markum (M/FO), Tate Abbott (A), Kaden Smith (M).
Season outlook: The Cougars are building on a successful 2021 season. The leadership from returning players, led by Chase and Colby Ranger, has been beneficial to the team. Players filling gaps left by departing seniors will increase the team’s overall lacrosse IQ. According to Reynolds, this year’s team will be exciting to watch as returning players — as well as players who have taken a year off — are united to continue the Mt. Blue tradition.

OAK HILL/MONMOUTH/LISBON RAIDERS
Coach: Joey Hinkley (seventh year)
Class: C; Conference: MVC
2021 results: 15-1, lost in state championship game.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Tiger Hopkins (A), Travis Caron (A), D’Andre Daniels (M), Sean Moore (D), Chance Versey (D); Juniors — Alex Hinkley (D/LSM), Liam Holland (A/M), Nick Michaud (G); Sophomores — Gavin Leet (M), Adam Hinkley (M), Lucas Bergeron (M).
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Kadin Delano (M), Colton Davies (D/LSM).
Season outlook: The Raiders look to stay focused and take one game at a time.

OXFORD HILLS VIKINGS
Coach: Hunter Rowell (eighth year)
Class: A North; Conference: KVAC
2021 results: 9-5, lost in regional semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Nick Bancroft, Kaleb Gordon, Patrick Lawler, Hayden Riley, Charlie Robinson, Paul Rudman, Ayden St. Laurent, Tristan White; Juniors — Colin Barker, Derrick Brooks, Logan Campbell, Lucas Clark, Troy Edmunds, Carter Hart, Zach Louvat, Chalmers Russell, Silas Timm, Kole Tripp; Sophomores — Dante Allen, Jack Bessette, Tyler Britton, Owen Marr, Kadan Neureuther, Cam Sherbinski.
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Kodie Barker-Hendersen, Jaydan Levesque; Sophomores — Eitan Afriat, Nolan Hafner, Paavo Johnson, Aris Laganas, Dawson Mason, Jordan Pollack, Brandon Waltman, Finn Winning;
Freshmen — Cooper Beaudoin, Brycen Burnham, Chase Edmunds, Sy Garey, Neil Heath, Preston Newcomb, Riley Robinson, Dean Rudman.
Season outlook: After coming off a record-breaking season and losing to Falmouth in the regional semifinals, Oxford Hills looks forward to building off of its momentum over the past few seasons as well as seeking success on the field and in the classroom.