Coach: Gunnar Bradbury

Last year’s results: Third in MVC, 17th in Class C

Returning letter-winners: Senior — Krystal Blood (distance); Juniors — Megan Morrison (middle distance), Jessica Conant (middle distance, throws), Kayla Perry (middle distance), Rachel Knight (throws); Sophomores — Sabrina Daoud (sprints, hurdles), Gabrielle Chartier (sprints), Nicole Dumond (sprints, jumps), Celine Bolduc (hurdles), Summer Bradbury (throws).

Key losses: Kayla Gaudin, Silvia Lutick.

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Megan Bradbury, Vanessa L’Italien, Tamyra Steward; Sophomores — Jessica Carrier, Melissa Velazquez; Freshmen — Jillian Conant, Ashley Hutchinson, Gina Kubesh, Liliana Meehan, Olivia Noyes, Zoe Tachney, Autumn Verrill.

Season outlook: The Cougars didn’t lose many contributors from a team that trailed only Lisbon and Boothbay in the league meet, and they’ve added plenty of depth and athleticism. Dirigo will be looking for the rookies to step up in the throwing events to replace Gaudin’s scoring output. Daoud’s strength in multiple events will give the team a boost.