Coach: Fred Conlogue (third year)

Last year’s record: 7-5-3,  lost in Eastern A quarterfinal

Returning players:  Seniors — Mackenzie Hobbs (FB), Emily Ramsey (MF), Rachel Karno (MF), Marina West (F); Juniors — Carolyn Poliquin (FB), Kristen Brown (FB), Cherokee Clements (F), Mackenzie Conlogue (F), Chelsea Newhall (MF), Makenzie Thompson (MF), Lauren St. Laurent (FB), Katie Lewis (MF), Jaycee Mullen (FB), Zyrah Giustra (MF), Brianna Gelinas (FB), Gabby Foy (G); Sophomore — Miranda Nicely (MF).

Key losses: Hannah Allen (MF), Abby Flanagan (FB), Allison Brown (G), Avonlee Dwight (MF), Marlie Mochamer (F).

Promising newcomers:  Junior — Shireen Luick (FB); Sophomores — Kianna Thompson (MF), Emma Enoch (MF), Thia Bridges (G), Savannah Swain (MF).

Outlook: The Cougars made a significant step last year with a winning season and playoff berth. Now Mt. Blue hopes build on that. The squad lost veteran talent, including Mochamer, an all-state forward. The Cougars are still a good young squad on the rise with some playoff seasoning already under their belts.

Coach’s comment: “We are hungry as a group to take the next step.” Coach Fred Conlogue.