Coach: Joe Fletcher (fifth year)

Conference: MVC Class: C

Last year: 9-5, lost in Western C quarterfinals

Returning players: Seniors — Kasey Smith (G), Ben Bolstridge (FB), Sherman Spears (FB), Casey Clement (FB), Mason Clement (MF), Josh Neal (F), Josh Reny (F), Noah Bates (F); Sophomores — Hunter Richardson (F), Chandler Harris (F).

Key losses: Kyle Fletcher (F), Joe Menice (FB).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Ethan Hoffay (FB); Freshmen — Avery Pomerleau (F), Dylan Goff (FB), Nick Dovinsky (FB), Bradley Neal (G/FB).

Season outlook: The Mustangs have an experienced club back with some promising new players that could make an impact. Losing Kyle Fletcher, the program’s all-time leading scorer, hurts up front, but Monmouth has experience almost everywhere else. The Mustangs are hoping for a strong season and another playoff run.