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Gray-New Gloucester's Abbey Steele wrestles for possession as a swarm of Marshwood defenders converge during a game in March. Steele is the Patriots top returning scorer. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)

Ella Beaudoin, Lewiston senior guard: Beaudoin averaged 11.2 points last season and returns as the team’s top guard.

Lily Bellerose, Spruce Mountain sophomore guard: Bellerose was named the Mountain Valley Conference Rookie of the Year and was a second-team all-conference selection as a freshman.

Jordyn Boulay, Leavitt senior guard: Boulay returns as one of the Hornets’ top scorers after averaging 10 points per game last season. She’ll be counted on for similar production this winter.

Kaitlyn Frost, Monmouth Academy senior guard: A consistent threat, Frost was an MVC second-team selection for a second straight season last winter. She’ll be an asset on both ends of the floor.

Elizabeth Galway, Edward Little sophomore forward: Galway made an impact for the Red Eddies as a freshman, averaging 7.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. After some key graduation losses, Galway will be expected to increase her production.

Charlotte Grenier, Poland junior guard: Grenier is the top returner for the Knights, after averaging 13.7 points, 3.9 assists and 4.1 steals last season. She’ll be the leader of an up-tempo attack as Poland makes the move to Class B.

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Maddie Grimaldi, Spruce Mountain junior forward: She was named the MVC Player of the Year a season ago, when she averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Ella Kenney, Gray-New Gloucester senior forward: A second-team Western Maine Conference selection last year, Kenney is a skilled player on both ends of the floor. She averaged 8.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game.

Dirigo’s Abigail Luczynski directs the ball to teammate Emma Witas off the opening tip of a Class C South quarterfinal in February. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer)

Abigail Luczynski, Dirigo junior guard/forward: Luczynski is a standout offensively and on the boards. Last season, she averaged 12.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, earning second-team MVC honors.

Kylee Mansir, Winthrop junior guard: Mansir is an offensive threat, particularly from 3-point range. She’ll be counted on to lead the Ramblers’ offense as they try to contend in Class C South.

Natasha McDonald, Spruce Mountain junior guard: McDonald averaged nine points per game for the Phoenix last season and will aid teammate Maddie Grimaldi on the offensive end of the court.

Bailey Tardif-Mockler, Lewiston senior guard/forward: Tardif-Mockler led the Blue Devils with 12.3 points per game last season and will be counted on to produce similar results this winter.

Phoebe Paradis, Poland junior forward: Paradis is a key returner for what should be a strong lineup. She averaged 9.3 points, five assists and 4.9 steals last season.

Gabrielle Smith, Leavitt senior forward: A KVAC B second-team selection last season, Smith averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists. She’s Leavitt’s top returning scorer.

Gray-New Gloucester’s Abbey Steele wrestles for possession as a swarm of Marshwood defenders converge during a game in March. Steele is the Patriots’ top returning scorer. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)

Abbey Steele, Gray-New Gloucester junior guard: Steele is the Patriots’ top returning scorer after averaging 10.5 points per game last season. She also averaged 3.9 rebounds.

Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 doing freelance sports...

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