Coach: Chris Cifelli (first year)

Last year’s record: 5-11

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nate Coombs (SS/P), Josh Daigle (OF/P), Sam Godfrey (2B), Drew Gosselin (1B/P), Levi Morin (3B/P), Nate Rousseau (C); Junior — Mitchel Davis (3B/P).

Key losses: Josh Bunker.

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Clay Rowland (OF), Scott Sleeper (OF);  Sophomores — Julian Kirouac (OF/P), Zac Dymond (2B), Chad Morin (IF/P), Kevin Knight (OF).

Season outlook: Two years removed from the program’s first tournament appearance in 14 years, the Hornets hope to rebound from a disappointing 2013 season. Cifelli likes how the players have bought into his philosophy and believes with good balance they can compete in KVAC Class B.