DIRIGO COUGARS 
Coach: Gretchen Curtis (18th year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 13-2-1, reached C North semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Emily Woods (MF), Grace Averill (F), Layla Merrill (FB), Diana Cayer (F), Alyssa Ellis (F); Juniors — Lana Waite (MF), Kera Reny, Marlee Gray; Sophomores — Xandria Libby (MF), Grace Jackson (FB), Brooklyn Webster (GK), Raleigh Ricci, Angel Evers, Braylee Tracy.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Madisyn Bradeen, Zoey Bordeau, Mackenzie Woods, Kaylyn Burnham, MJ Child, Emma Witas, Colbie Page, Mercedes Watson, Abby MacFarlane.
Season outlook: The Cougars are a young team, looking to integrate four or five freshman in the starting lineup. Their plan is to take one game at a time and improve throughout the season.

EDWARD LITTLE RED EDDIES
Coach: Kim Joler (seventh year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 9-7, reached A North semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Carly Wang (B), Kassidy Lobb (F), Marina Morgan (F), Anaya Egge (M), Celia Mihalik (B); Juniors — Mackenzie Joler (M), Meredith Delehanty (B), Blake Hamel (F), Kaylie Heath (M); Sophomores — Alison Michaud (F), Sophia Gerry (B), Hannah Sampson (B), Annabelle Lamontagne (F).
Key losses: Gabrielle Duplissis, Micah Joler, Leah Thibodeau, Adrianna Couture, Helena Moon, Kasey Smith.
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Imani Downing (F), Lola Bisson (F/M); Sophomores — Reegan Saunders (F), Chloe Leblanc (B); Freshmen — Tilly Savage (M), Brooke Savage (M), Ruby Harris (G).
Season outlook: The Eddies are excited to start the season off strong with an experienced midfield that should be able to advance the ball in the right direction. Kim Joler said the players’ passion and dedication to field hockey was evident throughout the summer, and the team is ready to showcase its skill on the field.

GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER/ NYA PATRIOTS 
Coach: Julia Leary (second year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B South
Last year’s results: 8-6-3, reached B south quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Sam Poulin (GK), Elara Kluck (D), Greta Tod (F), Emma Bowden (F), Zoe Trepaney (MF/D), Isabelle Humphrey (D); Junior —Abbie Packard (M); Sophomores — Kenlie Nadeau (F), Haylee Hanson (D), Olivia Byther (F).
Key losses: Amelia Bowie, Olivia Knudsen.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Lydia Trytek (MF), Abby Lacoumbe (F).
Season outlook: The Patriots are a younger team this season, working hard to build cohesiveness on and off the field. Only losing two seniors from last year has been helpful to the starting lineup, and Leary said the team brings a lot of athleticism and eagerness to learn everyday.

LEAVITT HORNETS 
Coach: Cathy Marston (second year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 12-4, reached Class B North semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Maddie Morin (MF), Katie Sirois (F), Olivea Miller (MF), Izzy Gates (MF), Addie Twitchell (D), Bella Westman (GK); Juniors — Jada Beedy (F), Sage Dunn (F), Addie Walker (D), Emma Van Tuinen (D); Sophomores — Ainsley Barry (F), Ava Twitchell (F), Calee Libby (F), Mallie Buckley (D).
Key loss: Emma Beedy.
Promising newcomers: Junior — Gabby Galloway (GK); Freshman — Brylee Emmons (D).
Season outlook: The Hornets are continuing to work on their endurance as the team begins the season, and they are looking forward to their most competitive games. The strong senior class will be looked to as leaders on the field, and Marston said the expectations of the veterans are high. She added that the family-driven mentality of this crew will be its biggest strength and strongly impact its play, while transitioning to higher level turf play may take moments of adjustment.

LEWISTON BLUE DEVILS 
Coach: Jenessa Talarico (sixth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 7-8, reached A North quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Sarah Mack (GK), Chloe Tremblay (F), Ava Dionne (MF), Maia Langlois (F); Juniors — Lauren Cote (MF), Ayanay Holloman (MF), Shelby Vallee (D), Grace Colgan (D), Madilyn Moreau (F), Maya Gunther (F), Emma Mills (MF), Isabel Lusano (F), Jemima Beya (D), Morena Kama Plamedi (MF); Sophomores — Luci Tremblay (F), Delanie Bosquet (F), Lila Theriault (F), Valerie Potvin (D), Charlotte Crowley (MF), Nylah Hall (F), Kaiya Poulin (D), Audrey Suli (D).
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Lilyanna Morin (D), Haydin Hughes (F), Elsie Cloutier (MF), Paige Taylor (MF), Jennalee Woodbury (GK), Marlinda Sobral (F), Harlee Gasser (MF).
Key losses: Alyssa Tremblay, Siara Laliberte, Bella Dube, Reese Maynard, Maddy Freeman, Fiona Landry, Allison Lavallee, Gabriella Thomas, Jasmine Connor-Schade, Savannah Connor-Schade, Taylor Melvin, Olivia Crowley, Skyla Webb.
Season outlook: After graduating 17 seniors, Lewiston has a small senior class of four this season but hopes to rebuild the program while maintaining competitive through its young talent. The Blue Devils aim to make another playoff appearance, and Talarico said they will rely heavily on Lauren Cote, Charlotte Crowley, Valerie Potvin, Ayanay Holloman and Ava Dionne to lead the team.

LISBON GREYHOUNDS 
Coach: Julie Petrie (14th year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 4-10-1, reached C South quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Riley Hoyle (F), Avia Russo (MF), Mackenzie Theriault (M), Chloe McDaniel (D), Delina Daigle (F); Juniors — Sophia Cote (GK), Alivia Saunders (F/MF), Payton Hoyle (D), Tiana Seaborne (D), Aubriana Bright (MF/F); Sophomores — Melanie Simmons (F), Emma Bourgoin (D), Pelle O’Kane (MF/F).
Key losses: None.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Brynn Chase (F), Maddie Earle (F), Lilly LaVerdiere (MF/D), Julia Quagliaroli (F), Ava Francis (MF/D), Mackenzie Ranta (MF/D).
Season outlook: The Greyhounds are coming off a rebuilding season with no seniors last year, and they return a nucleus of players with experience. They will look to build off last season, and should have more depth and speed thanks to the addition of a large, skilled and hardworking freshmen class. The goal is to improve each day and make a deeper playoff run.

MT. BLUE COUGARS 
Coach: Julie Lajoie (second year)
Conference:KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 10-6-0, reached A North semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Bree Griffin (MF), Summer Sawyer (MF), Piper Wojcik (MF), Kara Daggett (B), Abbi Donald (B); Juniors — Kali Judkins (MF/F), Lily Huntley (MF/F), Morgan Hersey (F), Grace Allen (B/MF); Sophomores — Alyssa Parker (F), Reese Nye (Util), Gwen Lesperance (GK).
Key losses: Mikayla Wilcox, Katie Yeaton.
Promising newcomer: Junior — Ivey Rackliff (D/MF).
Season outlook: Mt. Blue returns some experienced players from last year’s young squad, including high scorers Kali Judkins (10 goals, 1 assist) and Lily Huntley (5 goals, 7 assists), who give speed and power to the attack. Veteran midfielders Bree Griffin (5 goals, 5 assists) and Summer Sawyer (1 goal, 3 assists) also strengthen the Cougars attacking line. Morgan Hersey will punctuate a balanced attack and Piper Wojcik and Kara Daggett lend a solid defensive unit. Gwen Lesperance, the 2023 Sun Journal All-Region Second Team goalie, looks to improve upon her freshman season during which Mt. Blue posted nine shutouts and allowed only nine goals in the regular season. The Cougars will be leaning on their veteran leadership to advance farther in the postseason than they did last year. The team’s key to success is going to be speed, and its chemistry on and off the field, Lajoie said. The Cougars have played a lot of field hockey over the summer, and are poised to be stronger than last season.

MOUNTAIN VALLEY FALCONS 
Coach: Jessica Sirois (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 5-9-1, reached C North quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Senior — Kaylani Sinclair (F); Sophomores — Layla Buotte (F/MF), Melina Byam (F), Ella Melcher (D), Malaria Messier (F/MF), Madison Pelletier (D), Allyson Ridlon (D/MF), Catori Watson (D/MF), Emma Williamson (GK/D), Riley Windover (MF/D).
Key losses: Mallorie Bourret, Brooke Brown, Nevaeh D’Angelo, Celeste Dickey, Abby Jones, Ella Young.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Brooke Auger (MF/F), Addison Libby (F), Isabella Dupuis (GK/D), Madilynn Sirois (D), Morgan Robin (D/MF), Madeleine Brown (MF/F), Emily Gilbert (GK).
Season outlook: Sirois said the future of Mountain Valley field hockey is bright, with this year’s young team having the potential to earn a spot in the Class C North postseason. The Falcons have been training and working together, intent on starting the season strong and building momentum towards a winning season record.

OAK HILL RAIDERS
Coach: Lexi Fuller (fourth year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 5-8-2, reached C South quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Emma Bourgoin (M/D), Michaela Pontbriand (D); Juniors — Izzy Whitaker (F/D), Saryn Blais (D), Sophie Spencer (D), Sutton Sloan (MF), Ella Martin (GK), Janiah McKay (D/F), Paige Stevens (D); Sophomores — Annabelle Jones (D), Grace Behne (F), Madalyn Sikora (F), Olivia French (F/MF), Chloe Bolduc (F/D), Kayleeann Stevens (GK).
Key losses: Sierra Lane, Lexi Pelkey.
Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Jayda Smith (F/D), Aubrey Melanson (D), Raina Taylor (F); Freshmen — Abby Richards (D), Allaina Prozzo (MF), Erikka Williams (F), Marina Smith (MF).
Season outlook: The Raiders return most of their key players from 2023, and Fuller said that through hard work and dedication, they have grown tremendously since last season. The team expects to be a tough competitor within the conference and hopes to make a deep run in the playoffs.

OXFORD HILLS VIKINGS 
Coach: Hayly Holman (second year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 3-10-1
Returning players: Seniors — Veda Person (B), Lauren Millet (B), Abby Toohey (F/M), Kenadie Mason-Le (B), Sophie Estes (M), Gracie Hart (F/M), Cassie Turgeon (F), Lily Hammond (F).
Key losses: Gabby Wright, Kaya Joseph, Ava Kennagh, Brynn Bean, Hannah Jendrick, Tristen Derenburger, Charlotte McGreevy.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Jenna Waugh (F); Junior —Belle Hall (B); Sophomores — Cheyanne Bonang (M/F), Fern Carter-Hill (F/M), May Mason (GK), Anna Fitz (B); Freshmen — Maesa Rossingnol-Kane (M), Kayleigh Follansbee (F), Kenslee Philbrook (B/M), Kya Smith (GK).
Season outlook: The Vikings lost six games by one goal last season, and consequently learned the value of finishing in the circle. This season’s focus will be on individual technical skills, positional discipline, on-field communication and working as a cohesive unit. The team is looking to applying last season’s lessons in order to find success into the postseason in 2024.

POLAND KNIGHTS
Coach: Ashley Wax-Armstrong (third year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 3-10
Returning athletes: Seniors — Ruby Taylor (MF), Savannah Smith (F), Terra Magofna (MF/B); Juniors — Simone Moore (MF/B), Abby Coughlin (MF), Rianna St Pierre (F).
Key losses: Briyana Velilla, Sydney Lacombe, Khloe O’Leary, Cadence Peters.
Promising newcomers: Junior — Gabriella McAlister (B); Freshman — Emily Bustamante (F/M/B).
Season outlook: Poland is ecstatic to have built its field hockey program numbers enough to have a full varsity and JV team for the first time in over a decade. Not only have the numbers grown, but Wax-Armstrong said the skill continues to rise through the players’ hard work. The team motto has become “mind over matter” when conditioning. Seniors captains Terra Magofna and Ruby Taylor and the other returning players are being counted on to show the younger players what leaders are. Wax-Armstrong said she is “beyond lucky to coach an amazing group of dedicated, young women.”

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Coach: Racheal Mastine (third year) 
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 15-2, reached C South regional final.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Miley Fournier (F/M), Mallory Clark (G), Samantha Martin (D), Aaylah Herrera (D), Ryanna Taylor (M); Junior — Adell Pease (F/M); Sophomores — Maddie Grimaldi (M), Amelia Holland (F), Kyleigh Marcotte (G).
Key losses: Anna Plourde, Mary Hamblin, Aubrey Kachnovich, Leah Burgess, Elizabeth Grondin, Brooklyn Fournier, Olivia Mastine.  
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Grace Cuthbertson (D/M), Ava Davis (F); Sophomores — Khloe Ames (D),  Zoe Groomes (D); Freshmen — Aisla Armandi (F), Linda Lake (F), Alaina Kachnovich (F), Layla Ryder (G).   
Season outlook: After graduating a large senior class, the Phoenix will rely on the returning players to transition into leadership roles. Rachel Mastine said the team has put in “a great deal of work in the offseason, as well as during the preseason.” She also said the players are motivated and looking forward to the upcoming season.

ST. DOM’S SAINTS 
Coach: Michelle Cummings (first year)
Conference: WMC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 7-8, reached C South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Emily Andrews (F/M), Alexyss Baird (D/M), Cassidy Russell (D); Juniors — Chloe Beauchesne (F), Mia Cote (G), Abigail Labonte (F), Kendall Gravel (F/M); Sophomores —Madeline Andrews (F/M), Lily Bonney (M/D), Ava Martin (M).
Promising newcomers: Freshman — Leah Shannon (M), Alana Wheeler (M/D), Willow Ayotte (F), Kendall Gravel (F/M).
Season outlook: First-year coach Michelle Cummings said the Saints have a lot of young incoming talent and are looking to improve as the season goes on.

TELSTAR REBELS 
Coach: Gail Wight (37th year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 1-13
Returning athletes: Senior — Rylee Cooper (MF); Juniors — Evy Cummings (F/MF), Cadence Campbell (MF/GK), Taejyah Lego (HB); Dani Luce (HB), Vivi Charette (F); Sophomore — Hannah Stetson (M).
Promising newcomers: Junior — Nevaeh Buck (HB/MF); Freshmen — Quinn Coolidge (MF), Idella Cooley (F), Bella Black (MF/HB)
Season outlook: The Rebels’ 11 players will see a lot of playing time, while working together to gel as a team. Wight said the four newcomers will be playing varsity games for the first time, and depth remains a weakness for the Rebels.

WINTHROP/ MARANACOOK RAMBLERS 
Coach: Melissa Perkins (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 16-3-0, Class C state champions.
Returning athletes: Seniors – Madeline Wagner (F), Lauren Miller (MF), Caroline Corgan (MF), Sienna Beauchesne (MF);
Juniors — Emily Kempton (B), Olivia Huri (F), Cate Gustin (B), Brynn Stubbert (GK); Sophomores — Piper Clark (MF), Kylee Mansir (MF); Cyara Harriman (GK), Chloe Moody (MF), Raegan Littlefield (F), Ella Giles (MF), Katie Tims (B), Lynmarie Cormier (B), Grace Grant (MF), Reese Shaw (F).
Key loss: Senior — Izzy Folsom (injury).
Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Gabby Janek (F); Freshmen — Sophie Shuman (B), Gracelyn Folsom (MF), Evelyn Mortimer (F), Natalie Irwin (MF), Alexis Smith (B).
Season outlook: While the Ramblers return the varsity roster, they will need to adjust to the loss of key midfielder Izzy Folsom, who tore her ACL and will miss the season. Winthrop was a young team last season when it claimed its third consecutive Class C title, and players are rising to bigger roles and welcoming the pressure that comes with returning a state championship roster. Coach Melissa Perkins said that pressure is a privilege.