BUCKFIELD BUCKS
Coach: Kyle Rines (12th year)
Conference: East-West; Class: D
Last year’s results: 12-3, reached D South quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Seamus Keough (F), Jonas Culleton (M), Saylor Bourassa (M), Cayden Durgin (GK); Juniors — Gaven Parsons (D), Neil Haylock (D), Bobby Bernier (D), Jacoby Burmeister (D), Tanner Cousineau (F), Blake Muller (M), Ethan Dutil (M); Sophomores — Krosby Harvey (F), Ryder Bragg (D), Breydan Ridlon (D), Brayden Monto (M), Colby Belanger (D), Aaron Smith (M).
Key losses: Justin Lucas, Brayden Jack, Nolan Keene, Brady Trenoweth, Dylan Bickford, Kakoa Laliberte, Owen Lapointe, Nolan Breton.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Noah Smith (D); Freshman — Nolan Litchfield (F).
Season outlook: Buckfield returns all of their offense except for Justin Lucas. Harvey and Keough ranked second and third on the team in goals scored last year and will do a lot of the facilitating. The biggest challenge, according to Kyle Rines, is that the Bucks need to retool their defense, which will including relying on some inexperienced players on the back line. However, Cayden Durgin will be a big help as a second-year goalie. The Bucks’ schedule is a mix of Class D and Class C MVC opponents with with four 8-person games. It should be a healthy mix that will help prepare Buckfield for the playoffs.

DIRIGO COUGARS
Coach: Matt Libby (first year)
Conference: MVC; Class: 8-person
Last year’s results: 8-6-2, reached 8-person South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Juniors — Darryl Curtis (F/G), Mitchell Giberson (M), Braden Cottle (D); Sophomore — Colby Averill (D).
Promising Newcomers: Junior — Kyle Lund (G/F); Freshmen — Griffin Houlton (M/F), EJ Williams (D), Andrew Harmon (D/M), Layne Johnson (M/D), Nolan Houlton (D/M).
Season Outlook: First-year coach Matt Libby is looking forward to the Cougars pickup up where they left off in their successful 2023 campaign. The majority of the roster are freshmen, so Libby is looking to the returning players to be the leaders on and off the field. Dirigo expects a challenging schedule but should be competitive in a tough 8-man South region.

EDWARD LITTLE RED EDDIES
Coach: Max Thompson (fourth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 11-5-0, reached A North semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Abdulrahman Jashaami (D), Ben Cole (S/M), Bode Kunas (D), Colby Smyth (D), Joao Santana (S), Logan Martin (GK), Nico Ferraro (W); Juniors — Breccan Albert (M), Cam Roy (D), Gustavo Santos (D), Max Kimble (GK), Ngengele Adolphe (M), Orrin Slover (M).
Key losses: Abdihakim Daud, Eli St. Laurent, Evan O’Donnell, Joe Martel, Shukri Hassan.
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Abdi Mohamoud (W), Jephte Kabongo (S), Muhudin Jibril (M), Paulo Makengo (S); Juniors — Ariel Mendes (M), Lourenco Santos (S); Sophomores — David Ngoma (S), Khalid Mohamed (W), Mudasir Hassan (M), Myles Ryan (D), Will Wallingford (D).
Season outlook: The Red Eddies expect to play hard and be competitive for a playoff spot. Like last year, Max Thompson said, the beginning of the season will be difficult. If the Eddies can come out of that stretch with some positive results and optimism, that should set them up well to gain momentum and rack up wins. With a good core of returning players, Thompson expects the group to have high expectations and hold each other accountable.

GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER PATRIOTS
Coach: Neil Carroll (second year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 5-8-2, reached B South preliminary round.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Carter Laliberty, Griffin Richmond, Rilee Brooks, Logan Inman, Ashten Golebiewski, Cole Thibodeau, Trevor Griffin, Micah Knights, Jacob Randall, Connor Hughes, Harrison Behnke, Jacob Anderson. Juniors — Carter Davis (F/D), Isaiah Portas (D/M), Tristan Cuttler (GK); Sophomores — Logan Timmons (M), Gavin Deemer (M/F).
Key losses: Aiden Hebert, Noah Hebert, Andrew Keddy, Nolan Swett, Luka Rosalino, Ben Cobb.
Promising newcomers: Junior — Boje Kautz (M/F); Freshmen — Hobey Duffy (D/M), Owen Austin (M), Lucas Ferrante (D).
Season outlook: The Patriots have numerous players who took their offseason training seriously, according to Neil Carroll. That work has already paid off with a strong performance in the preseason. The freshmen and sophomores will be pushing for varsity minutes all year. Gray-NG is a young program, to some degree, and Carroll feels it is still in the process of rebuilding after graduating many key players over the past two years. The Patriots’ goals for this season is to improve their record and continue to work toward playing their best soccer in the middle to tail end of the season.

LEAVITT HORNETS
Coach: Wendy Milliken (first year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 4-10
Returning athletes: Seniors — Vanya Bezhenar (GK), Alex Corey (GK), Jake Dening (M), Hunter Milliken (F); Juniors — Serogzha Bezhenar (M), Bradley Dupile (F), Hunter Lemieux (D), Antonio Peralta (D), Damon Rucci (D), Jett Worcester (M).
Key losses: Logan Berube, Brayden Greenlaw, Max Thibeault, Cole Johanson.
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Noah Gibbs (D), Tyler Welch (F); Juniors — Jacobi Sutton (D), Matthew Tabet (F); Sophomores — Derek Fotin (F), Jacob Gibbs (M), Ryder Sawyer-Brown (D); Freshmen — Tyler Mates (F), Everett Michaud (M).
Season outlook: A small group of seniors and enthusiastic underclassmen are ready to work hard and keep the Hornets competitive this season. Leavitt has two strong senior goalies who are prepared to protect the net. In front of them is a lot of quickness and dedication on the mid and front lines. Coach Wendy Milliken said the players are set on making it to the playoffs.

LEWISTON BLUE DEVILS
Coach: Dan Gish (fifth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 15-2-1, Class A state champions.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Mechi Mbele (M), Annimer Ibrahim (M), Eden Likibi (M/D), Isaac Bellamore (D), Tegra Mbele (F), Yahouba Katou (M), Bakar Ibrahim (M/F); Juniors —Will Diamond-Stanic (GK), Pedro Sebastiao (M); Sophomores — Steve Sambwila (M/D), Fernando Bengue (M), Abdirauf Hersi (M), David Francisco (M).
Key losses: Payson Goyette, Caden Boone, Abdishakur Nur, Abdimalik Nur, Ahmed Abdow, Nasip Abdi, Mustafa Hassan, Mohamed Gabow, Obed Antonio, Jacinto Mavinga.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Nathan Dimadaya (D); Junior — Filipe Kingala (M); Sophomore — Daniel Dimandya; Freshmen — Khalil Ibrahim (M), Jim Morgan (M).
Season outlook: The program is excited about the returning players who gained valuable experience last season and helped the Blue Devils win the Class A championship. Dan Gish said the chemistry within the group is excellent, and the players have worked hard during the offseason. Gish also said their dedication to improvement is evident, and they understand that every achievement is earned through effort and teamwork.

LISBON GREYHOUNDS
Coach: Shawn Rhoda (sixth year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 3-11-1, reached C South preliminary round.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Gerek Theriault, Ayden Barr, Yanni Duarte, Hayden Brown; Juniors — Ben Richards, Malachi Madore; Sophomores — Brandon Long, Cooper Story, Spencer Franks, JT Hoyle, Dylan Berry, Nolan Parker.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Keegan Schmoll, Nik Thurlow, Owen Campbell, Camden Therrien, Sam King, Ayden Chase, Junior Labamba, Colton Poulin.
Season outlook: Coach Shawn Rhoda said the Greyhounds worked hard in the preseason. They have looked to get better each practice session and expect to be competitive in the MVC this season.

MONMOUTH MUSTANGS
Coach: Joe Fletcher (14th year)
Conference: MVC; Class: D
Last year’s results: 16–1-1, Class D state champions.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Bingham Abbott (D), Sam Schultz (D), Will Hamel (D), Gus Langlois (F); Juniors — Rory Foyt (M), Tyler Johnson (M), Kyle Blasius (M), Gabe Godbout (M), Liam Ennis; Sophomores — Jake Harmon (M), Noah Schultz (M), Devon Sangermano (M).
Key losses: Kyle Palleschi, Pat Strout, Brandon Smith, Dalton Comeau, Luke Harmon, Sam Calder, Cam Smith, Zeke Delorme, Richard Johnson.
Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Vasili Bendo; Freshmen — Bryce Fletcher, Zane Foyt, Gavin Parsons, Wade Givens.
Season outlook: Expectations continue to be high, and the Mustangs look to contend for another title run. Bingham Abbott, Sam Schultz, Jake Harmon, Rory Foyt and Will Hamel will need to lead the young but talented club. Freshman duo of Bryce Fletcher and Zane Foyt along with sophomores Vasili Bendo and Noah Schultz will be counted on to contribute to the scoring this season. The defense should be a strength of the club, according to coach Joe Fletcher.

MOUNTAIN VALLEY FALCONS
Coach: Dylan Cayer (fifth year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 2-12-1, reached C South quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Tanner Banaciski (F/M), Michael Chase (D), Benjamin DeSalle (GK), Tanner Henry (F), Kaden Mills (D/M); Juniors — Ryder Merill (D), Dexter Rice (M); Sophomores — Sawyern Durant (D/M), Ryder Harding (F), Garrett Nadeau (M), Cash Provencher (D/M); Freshmen — Walker Flagg (D/M), Jack Glover (M), Kalean Sutherland (D), Isaiah Taylor (D).
Key losses: Nate Gallant, Caleb Gamache, Nate Gamache, Brody Jamison, Jake New, Aidan Granados, Owen Sevigny, Joel Tardiff, Linus Kroeger, Khalil Hamdi.
Promising newcomers: Walker Flagg (D/M), Jack Glover (M), Kalean Sutherland (D), Isaiah Taylor (D).
Season outlook: The graduation of a large group of seniors from last year will give ample time to the Falcons’ younger players to develop, coach Dylan Cayer said, and for the experienced returners to shine. The MVC is strong again, and Cayer said it will be a good litmus test to see how the younger players adapt.

MT. ABRAM ROADRUNNERS
Coach: Jason Wing (first year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 18-0, Class C state champions.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Ash Rollins, Andrew Rother, Bryce Wilcox, Logan Dube, Max Dexter, Harrison Thomas; Juniors — Killian Pillsbury, Jamie Hering, Kaiden Longley, Mike Wilkins, Landon Russell, Owen Cook; Sophomores — Chase Ross, Brennan Mitchell, Brady Mitchell, Landen Marble, Bruce Cote, Josh Finne.
Key losses: Morgan Thibadeau, Peyton Mitchell, Sam Cockerham, Bear Rollins, Cam Grey, Trey Reed.
Promising newcomers: Junior — Walker Wolfe; Sophomore — Will Swain.
Season outlook: This will be a new season in many ways for the Roadrunners, with a new coach and the graduation of several pillars of the program during its recent run of success, which included the school’s first state title last fall. First-year coach Jason Wing said they are taking it one training session at a time and working towards unlocking their potential. Mt. Abram looks to bring a strong work ethic and pride to the pitch as they look to improve each day. Wing expects the Roadrunners to be competitive in each game and wants them playing their best soccer by the end of the season.

MT. BLUE COUGARS
Coach: Zac Conlogue (third season)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: 5-9-1, reached A North quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Senior — Kaden Smith (M); Juniors — Nate Zeliger (M), Julian Reynolds (M), Lincoln Tierney (F), Dylan Hamlin (D), Connor Greenleaf (D), Eli Kalchik (D), Cam Ranger (D), Nick Overton (F), Kooper Keller (Keeper); Sophomore — Luc Walker (D).
Key losses: JJ Greenlaw, Levi Bogar, Chase Ranger, Trent Beaudoin, Jose Gutierrez, Riccardo Bambozzi, Finley Ward, Eli Walker, James Stinson, Tim Williamson
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Agusti Garcia (F), Kesley Manege (F), Tyler Beach (F), Michael Hall (D), Henry Renaud (D); Sophomores — Stevie Davis (F), Finn Morton (F), Quinn Lawless (F), Jaxon Pound (Keeper), Avery Kangas (M); Freshmen — Banyan Ingrisano (Defender), Wyatt Jessen (F).
Season outlook: Mt. Blue graduated a large number of starters from last year’s team that gave state champion Lewiston everything it could handle in last year’s postseason. The Cougars need to replace their entire back line and and goalie, as well as first-team all-conference selections JJ Greenlaw and Levi Bogar. Lone senior Kaden Smith along with junior Nate Zeliger will be relied on to to help guide this young team. The Cougars are an incredibly close group that has worked hard this offseason to help make a good run in a tough KVAC. They should be solid at creating scoring chances.

OAK HILL RAIDERS
Coach: Jeffery Lemont (first year)
Conference: MVC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 6-7-2, reached B South preliminary round.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Drew Hatala (F/M), Jordan Castonguay (M), Ethan Lemont (F); Sophomore — Rocco Mastrianno (CB).
Key losses: Cade Fessenden, Cooper Spencer, Landen Denis, Landon Bangs, Lukas Bergeron, Noah Laframboise, Eli Gosselin, Nathan, Straw, Jeremy Ballstaedt.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Brady Boone (M); Juniors — Joshua Lane (M), Brandon Plourde (F), Wyatt Blier (GK), Kaiden Levesque (D), Braden New (D); Freshmen — Gavin Tardif (M), Kieran Stanley (D).
Season outlook: Returning only three starters from last year’s team means Oak Hill is young and lacks experience. Coach Jeffrey Lemont said playing in the MVC with a pair of state champions, Mt. Abram (Class C) and Monmouth (Class D), will help the Raiders gain that experience. There will be growing pains early in the season, but the goal is to improve on last year’s record and make some noise in Class B South.

OXFORD HILLS VIKINGS
Coach: Matt Dieterich (ninth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s record: 2-12
Returning athletes: Seniors — Cooper Beaudoin (GK), Grady Brown (D), Gabe Damon (M), Richard Dieterich (M), Deven Guptill (M), Preston Newcomb (M), Brady Roy (D), Dean Rudman (M); Juniors — Quincy Edson (GK), Grant Frost (D), Colton Jendrick (M), Eli Powers (M), Carson Stevens (D).
Key losses: Hayden Farrell, Paavo Johnson, Jack Bessette.
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Connor Doyle (F), Carter Holbrook (M), Shaun Kyllonen (D); Juniors — Owen Chadbourn (D), Jacob Sampson (M); Sophomore — Rowan O’Hanlon (D); Freshmen — Rowen Pulkkinen (M), Ryan St. Peters (F), Cooper Wilkins (M).
Season outlook: The Vikings have their eyes on the playoffs and are hoping that, with a senior-laden roster, the experience gained over the past few seasons will bring consistency in 2024. Matt Dieterich said he believes the young talent on the roster will add to the team’s overall depth.

POLAND KNIGHTS
Coach: Joshua Kennison (third year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B
Last year’s results: 6-6-2
Returning athletes: Seniors — Oliver Olson (M), Breck Langevin (F), Caleb Googins (M); Juniors — Cohen Demuth (F/M), Ethan Swett (D), Peter Lacombe (D), Cyrus Leighton (D); Sophomores — Owen Gendron (D), Liam Davis (D), Eli Culleton (D), Eliot Rioux (GK), Thomas Jeurgens (D), Nick Jamo (M/S), Levi Gammon (M), Mason Fuller (S), Dylan Cobb (M), Aiden Bean (D), Tucker Bailey (D).
Key losses: Travis West, Brycin Vachon, Zeno Marangon, Aiden Swett, Sam Paladino, Taken Langevin, Adam Gwarjanski, Campbell Hill.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Ben Caron (D), Connor Dumont (M), Colby Gagnon (M), Aiden Stimpson (GK), Zac Turcotte (D), Camden Welch (S), Blake Brown (D).
Season outlook: Joshua Kennison said this team has superb chemistry and the drive to always be better today than yesterday. Last season they were knocking on the playoff door and expect to break through with a postseason appearance this season.

RANGELEY LAKERS
Coach: Adam Varney (first year)
Conference: East-West; Class: 8-person
Last year’s results: 5-6-1, reached 8-person South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Parker Smith, Ryder Sargent, Anthony Whittier, Caleb Slagg, Zak Madrid; Junior — Alex Hathaway; Sophomores — Connor Chadwick, Kaysyn Woike, Sam Morrill; Freshmen — Troy Hathaway, Eben Laliberte, Braylon Heatley.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Dylan Lemay, Dakota LeMoine, Kaleb Thompson.
Season outlook: The Lakers are trying to build a strong culture and work as a team for another playoff run. The senior class will be relied on to provide leadership.

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Coach: Adam Gettle (seventh year)
Conference: MVC; Class: 8-person
Last year’s results: 2-11-1, reached 8-person South quarterfinals.
Returning athletes: Juniors — Wyatt Foss (M), Trevor Hogan (GK/F), Blake Gemelli (GK/F), Matthew Harding (D), Joshua Jackson (F); Sophomores — Camden Smith (D), Brody Veilleux (D), Jonathan Hines (F), Jacolby Jackson (M), Myles Godbey (M).
Key loss: Jesse Lewis.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Jayvin St. Louis (F); Freshmen — Drew Boivin (D), Maxwell Turner (F), Aden Salvato (F), Brayden Fournier (M).
Season outlook: Despite graduating only one player, the Phoenix remain a young team. The goal this season is to enhance their soccer IQ in tactical training while at the same time developing fundamental skills. The club is eager to learn and excited to do well. Adam Gettle likes how the Spruce has performed throughout preseason training. This year’s team is well-rounded at fullback, midfield and forward. Every athlete brings something to the table, and Gettle is determined to use everyone’s skills, athleticism and knowledge this season.

ST. DOM’S SAINTS
Coach: Darine Gnidehoue (third year)
Conference: WMC; Class: D
Last year’s results: 5-10-1, reached D South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Jonathan Tangilamesu (M), Jack Gilpatric (D), Ethan Egdall (M/D), Daniel Iwuanyanwu (M), Brockton Morissette (D/F); Juniors — Joe Adams (D), Riley Daigle (GK), Matt Fecteau (M), Brody Walling (M), Dmitri Keene (M); Sophomores — Sebastian Caine (F), Ian Cyr (F), Eddie Cobb (M), Donel Tangilamesu (F).
Key losses: Timothy Ouellette, Ashton Hammond, Aiden Walling, Garrett Kendall, Connor Cyr.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Phoenix Jalbert (M/D); Juniors — Connor St. George (D), Ashton Additon (M/D); Sophomore — Amilcar Kapakala (D); Freshmen — Jacob Baird (M/GK), Gad Tangilamesu (M/D), Kalvin Lovering (D), Keegan Lampp (F/M).
Season outlook: The Saints have a returning core of experienced players and talented newcomers motivated to build on last year’s results. What makes this team truly special, according to coach Darine Gnidehoue, is its leadership and camaraderie. He said the leaders set the standard with their actions, and every player is committed to supporting one another and ready to give their all on the field. The Saints expect the Western Maine Conference to be even more competitive this year, and they aim to be contenders for a Class D state championship.

TELSTAR REBELS
Coach: Nik Conrad (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: 8-person
Last year’s results: 3-8-2, reached 8-person South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Juniors — Adam Stephenson (GK), Cyrus Mills (M/F), Connor Deprey (D), Tommy LaPointe (M/F), Mason Perks (D/M/F, Jake Zolad (M/F); Sophomores — Travis Decareau (F), Cameron Wright (D).
Promising newcomers: Nick LaPointe, Maceo Bartlett, Henry Perks, Connor Nguyen, Matthew Wakefield.
Season outlook: The sky is the limit this year for Telstar, according to Nik Conrad, who has been coaching the junior class since they were in sixth grade. The Rebels competed in every match and didn’t lose a game by mercy rule.

WINTHROP RAMBLERS
Coach: John Baehr (seventh year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 5-11, reached C South semifinals.
Returning athletes: Seniors — Isaac Breau (M), Will Grant (D), Finn Barrett (D), Jaxson August (K); Juniors — Keenan Libby (M), Connor Hachey (M), Cru Presti (D/K), Evan Bilodeau (F/M); Sophomores — Nick Wagner (M), Ben Cheng (D), Travis Donovan (F/M).
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Jackson O’Hearn (D), Tristan Chapman, (D/M); Sophomores — Josh Foster (D), Parker Mangin (D), Sam Corgan (D/M).
Season outlook: The Ramblers are looking to build on their 2023 semifinal appearance. Jaxson August and Will Grant are going to be two key contributors to this year’s team. The team is looking to get better every day, individually and collectively.