Coach: Gretchen Errington (sixth year)

Class: C Conference: MVC

Last year: Western Class C quarterfinals

Returning letter-winners: Brittany LaPointe, Booke Holmquist, Rylee Litalien, Kelsey Wilson, Grace Hebert, Amanda Dolloff, Meagan Brann, Britney Ellis.

Key losses: Lexi Noyes, Kate Bonney.

Promising newcomers: Emma Lueders (MF), Ellie Wainwright (MF).

Season outlook: After a solid season a year ago in a conference that produced the two top teams in Class C across the state, the Cougars are ready to make a statement. Missing two key contributors from a year ago will be tough, and the conference didn’t get any easier, but Dirigo won’t be an easy out for anyone this season.