Coach: Mike Connor (fifth year)

Last year’s record: 10-8, lost in Western B quarterfinal

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kaleb Bridgham (P/OF), Jake Simard (P/3B), Shawn Murphy (P/3B), Lukas Johnson (P/OF), Bill Bickford (P/1B), Tanner Marston (C), Corey Cunliffe (2B), Dan Bernier (2B/OF), Matt Rabasco (OF), CJ Martin (P/SS); Juniors— Ethan Cailler (SS/P), Alex Biron (P/OF).

Key losses: Pat Jipson.

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Isaah Dubois (P/IF), Pat Kuklinski (C).

Season outlook: This is the strongest team Connor has had in his tenure at Poland. An impressive run late in the season last year included a first-round upset of Maranacook, a near-upset of Falmouth, and promised more to come. The Knights are loaded with seniors and pitching depth. Bridgham is a powerful bat in the middle of the lineup, and having a healthy Bickford all season will help with giving him people to drive in. Simard, Johnson and Cailler all had big wins from the mound down the stretch last year.