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Coach: Mike McGraw (35th year)
Conference: KVAC Class: A North
Last year’s record: 11-3-1, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning players: Seniors — Hamza Ali (D/M), Muktar Ali (F/M), Alinoor Deqow (D), Yusuf Mohamed (F/M); Juniors — Jeremy Hepler (D), Enock Citenga (D), Noor Aden (M); Sophomores — Bilal Hersi (F/M), Wasame Ali (M).
Key losses: Abdiaziz Shaleh, Ridwan Ali, Ian Hussey, Joseph Kalilwa, Maulid Abdow, Abdishakur Ali, Ben Musese, Abdihakim Hussein, Mwesa Mulonda, Ibn Khalid, Rage Moge, Sadiki Valens, Taha Mahamat, Asier Garcinuno, Ryan Bossie, Dalton Wing, Alex Rivet.
Promising newcomers: Seniors — Fadil Mlkurti (F), Abdikefar Nur (D); Juniors — Ahmed Hussein (D/M), Mardoche Kikobo (D), Derek Metivier (M), Cooper Millett (G), Bakar Shariff-Hassan (M); Sophomores — Abdilahi Abdi (M), Moubarek Abdourahman (D), Abdullahi Abdullahi (G), Abdiaziz Abukar (M), Daniel Chizmar (D), Ayub Hassan (D), Suab Nur (F), Hussien Hassan (D).
What to expect: The Blue Devils expect to deal with adversity early, between replacing much of the roster, traversing through a tough early schedule, and playing at three different home fields. Despite all that, Lewiston could end up being one of the teams to beat in KVAC Class A if the team plays with the chemistry and intensity that McGraw is looking for.
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