DIRIGO COUGARS
Coach: Kaitlyn Woods (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Top returners: Senior — Madeline Huggins; Sophomores — Aalyiah Bowie, Natalie Desjardins, Kendall Daigle
Key losses: Shanoy Brown, Ariana Gonzales, Joseph Scott
Promising newcomers: Senior —  Tessah LeClerc; Sophomores —  Samantha Searles, Makenzie Daigle; Freshmen — Colbie Page, Kaydence Daigle, MaryJane Child
Season outlook: With a lot of newcomers this season, and, Woods said, a lot of talent, the Cougars are working hard to perfect their routine and build positivity. Woods is looking forward to seeing what the team can achieve in 2024-25.

EDWARD LITTLE RED EDDIES
Coach: Dawna LaBonte (third year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: Eighth at KVACs, 10th at regionals
Top returners: Seniors — Rilee Fournier, Elina McCarthy, Elena Rodriguez; Juniors— Domenica Peaslee, Isabel Hernandez, Ava Ciriello, Emma Saucier
Promising newcomers: Senior — AJ Ciriello; Juniors — Aryanna Bachelder, Marissa Morin; Sophomore — Aaliyah Ciriello; Freshmen — Alaina Breton, Kyarra Bouthot, Taylor Braxton, Ruby Harris, Lailah Provencher
Season outlook: The Red Eddies’ strength is their eagerness to learn, LaBonte said, while an area for improvement is gaining confidence that they can compete with other schools. She also said last year was a great building block for the program and the Eddies are excited to show their improvement again this winter.

GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER PATRIOTS
Coach: Melissa Burila (11th year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B
Last year’s results: WMC and regional champions, second at states
Top returners: Seniors — Marissa Rowe, Brooklyn Gould; Juniors — Valerie Karp, Hannah Gordon, Piper Aube, Charlotte Testa
Key losses: Kiara Martinez, Kylie Jo Lewis
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Maddie Patrick, JoLee Coggins, Maeve Lewis, Ella Morin, Jozlynn St. Peters
Season outlook: Burila said that while the Patriots are young, they are “not afraid of hard work.” She added that the team is good at taking care of each other and celebrating each others’ successes.

LEAVITT HORNETS
Coach: Andrea Keneborus (sixth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last year’s results: Third at KVACs, regional runner-up, seventh at states.
Top returners: Senior — Jayna Jarvis; Junior — Kallie Brown; Sophomores — Samantha Krebs, Kiera Cloutier, Reese Amos
Key losses: Madelyne Keneborus, Ryleigh Green
Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Jillian York; Freshmen — Haley Carter, Hailey Welch, Ella Aasen, Khloe Douglass
Season outlook: The Hornets have planned a rock-era themed routine, and Keneborus said the talented and dedicated team’s aim is a clean and power-packed performance.

LEWISTON BLUE DEVILS
Coaches: Matt Hanley, Torey Weldon (sixth year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: State, regional and KVAC champions, fourth at New Englands
Top returners: Seniors — Aubrey Wood, Phoenix Beaulieu, Fiona Hutchinson; Juniors — Emma Mills, Myla Physic; Sophomores — Ella Mercier, Isabella Caldeira
Key losses: Jersey Cunningham, Reese Maynard, Madeleine Albert, Kelsea Anderson, Ava Blanchette, Siara Laliberte, Allison Lavalle, Gabriella Thomas
Promising newcomers: Marina Anderson, Addie Martin, Paige Taylor, Ashley Cloutier, Adreanah Duval, Emily O’Donnell
Season outlook: The Blue Devils are a positive and driven squad, according to Weldon, and they are eager to perform an impressive and entertaining routine.

LISBON/ST. DOM’S GREYHOUNDS
Coach: Nicole Adams (12th season)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: State, regional and MVC champions
Top returners: Seniors — Riley Hoyle, Nevaeh Fortin, Mackenzie Theriault, Delina Daigle; Juniors — Kyla Berube, Payton Hoyle, Brady Knight, Ava Kottmann, Reese Kulow, Ella Morales, Alivia Saunders, Sela Russell; Sophomore — Emma Bourgoin
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Gabby Adams, Ella Charest, Brynn Chase, Rilynn Daigle, Maddie Earle, Ava Francis, Makenzie Ranta, Lauren Vella.
Season outlook: With a solid core of upperclassman returning and a large number of freshmen, the reigning state champion Greyhounds hope to give another strong performance this season.

MONMOUTH MUSTANGS
Coach: Nykki Stevens (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: 10th at regionals
Top returners: Juniors — Kaylie Galarneau, Jaelynn Trepanier, Leila Mercado; Sophomores — Ryleigh Berg, Kya Robitaille, Lyric Pare, Alexis Pineda, Aubrey Carr
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Ameila Scalia, Ava Turcotte, Lilly White, Lauren Burnham, Evelyn Pettengill
Season outlook: The Mustangs have added more tumblers, which should enhance their routine and overall performance. Stevens said the focus will continue to be growth and developing a strong foundation for future seasons.

MOUNTAIN VALLEY FALCONS
Coach: Ashleigh Milligan (first year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: Second at MVCs, fifth at regionals, 10th at states
Top returners: Seniors — Michael Chase, Paisley Clukey; Junior — Mariya Gammon; Sophomores — Ella Melcher, Kenzie Gammon, Melina Byam
Key losses: Penelope Biship, Kirsten Blouin, Neveah D’Angelo, Celeste Dickey, Kara Jasud, Abigail Jones, Olivia Pitcher
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Maiya Melcher, Olivia Grasruck; Junior — Ryleigh Taylor; Sophomores — Layla Buotte, Kyanah Wing; Freshmen — Leah Francis, Payton Dupuis
Season outlook: Milligan said a strong group of returning seniors has taken on leadership roles and have continued to set the tone and expectations. The Falcons’ focus has been on executing a clean, polished, competitive routine full of new skills, while also having fun.

MT. BLUE COUGARS
Coach: Angela Whelpley (first year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last year’s results: KVAC Class B runner-up, seventh at regionals
Top returners: Seniors — Anglee Brewer, Alexis Visuano, Emma Turcotte; Junior — Avery Oliver; Sophomore — Abigail Walker
Key losses: Jenna Pond, Jayla Cuesta, Kalley Starbird, Lara Beteta
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Aydya Hajeck, Emma Turner, Grace Mooar, Elizabeth Welch
Season outlook: Whelpley, who is back after last coaching the Cougars in 2014, said the team is focused and ready to work. With a core group of upperclassmen leading the way, she said the athletes are ready to take on any challenge in front of them, and they aren’t letting a small roster hold them back.

OAK HILL RAIDERS
Coach: Louise Gauthier (14th year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Top returners: Juniors — Scarlett Fisher, Page Stevens, Aileah Cote, Kennedy Minich; Sophomores — Aubrey Melanson, Jayda Smith, Jayden Gustafson, Kayleeann Stevens, Ava Lemont
Promising newcomers: Junior — Moa Svaren; Freshmen — Abby Richards, Emma Richards, Ava Gagne, Ava Sheperd
Season outlook: The Raiders are a close-knit team that is working well together. Gauthier said the athletes’ hard work and dedication to the team should help them achieve their goals.

OXFORD HILLS VIKINGS
Coach: Jessie Becher-Brooks (second year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: A
Last year’s results: Runner-up at KVACs and regionals, fourth at state championships
Top returners: Seniors — Natalie Gray, Brealynn Record, Lauren Millett, Veda Person, Kassidy Andrews; Juniors — Hollie Denning, Jaidyn Daigle, Evey Hall; Sophomore — Amelia Brassard
Key loss: Adriana Mills
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Autumn Farrar, Eleanor Nareff; Freshmen — Addyson Rice, Brenna Wilson, Miley Moore, Zoe Dow
Season outlook: This season looks incredibly promising for the Vikings, who have a core group of upperclassmen that is joined by talented freshmen. Becher-Brooks said the athletes’ goals are to work together and be the strongest they can be on the mat.

POLAND KNIGHTS
Coaches: Kristin Harris, Kelsey White (second year)
Conference: WMC; Class: B
Last year’s results: Second at WMCs, fourth at regionals, sixth at states
Top returners: Seniors — Emma MacMahon, Marabella Coltart; Sophomores — Macey Harris, Gabby Lenahan, Irelyn Smith, Gabby Cooper, Sage Gardner
Key losses: Lily Vallee, Emma Martin, Bailey Coburn, Courtney Ames, Imani Downing, Braylin York
Promising newcomers: Junior — Meghan Webster; Sophomore — Alexis Keene; Freshmen — Sophia Whalen, Kaitlyn Harlow
Season outlook: Although a smaller team, the Knights expect to be as strong as last year and are driven to continue to build on what they accomplished last season.

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Coach: Joy Jancewicz (second year)
Conference: MVC; Class: C
Last year’s results: Third at MVCs, ninth at regionals
Top returners: Seniors — Tyoaka Hodgkin, Amaya McHugh, Leylah Manning, Ally Palmer-Moody; Junior — Santika Hodgkin; Sophomores — Carlee Couture, Aubrianna Gendreau
Promising newcomers: Juniors — Brooke Douglass, Rosealyn Downing; Sophomore — Lillian Nickerson; Freshmen — Isabella Crenshaw, Rylee Provencher, Madilynn Courtney
Season outlook: The team has grown substantially this year, and Jancewicz said that with more athletes, the Phoenix are looking forward to trying new skills. She added that they are a committed group of cheerleaders who are willing to work hard to have a strong, safe, entertaining routine at competitions this year.