Coach: Fred Conlogue (sixth year)

Conference: KVAC Class: A

Last year: 6-7-3, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals

Returning players: Seniors — Hope Thompson (MF), Moesha Harrington (FB), Sarah Cummings (FB), Mariah Martin (F), Aleena Warren (FB); Junior — Eryn Doiron (F), Lauren Guppy (MF), Caitlin Kane (MF), Nicole Pires (MF), Sierra Hoes (FB); Sophomores — Addie Schanz (G), Haley Caswell (MF).

Key losses: Miranda Nicely, Thia Bridges, Kianna Thompson, Savannah Swain, Rachel Wolfe, Elise Beauchamp.

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Addie Brinkman (FB), Marissa Smith (MF), Rachelle Bator (FB), Charlotte Thibodeau (MF), Sarah Keith (MF); Juniors — Sophie Swain (F), Sarah McGhee (G); Sophomore — Megan Platt (MF); Freshmen — Jocelyn Daggett (F).

Season outlook: The Cougars graduated some experience, including Nicely, a regional all-star. Thompson was also a regional selection and Mt. Blue has some talent back. The Cougars have some new players stepping into key roles, but the Cougars hope to be formidable in Eastern A.