Coach: Joel Smith (14th year)

Conference: KVAC Class: A

Last year: 7-9, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals

Returning players: Seniors — Thomas Wing (F), Drew Parsons (F), Matt Loewen (F/MF), Chris Titus (MF), Colton Hall (G), Kee Ferreira (F/MF), Wes Thompson (MF); Juniors  — Evan Backus (MF), Devin Hoyt (FB), Joe Bowering (FB), Dillon Roberts (FB), Liam Welch (FB); Sophomores — Tristan McFarlane (FB), Thomas Marshall (MF), Andrew Haszko (MF).

Key losses: Gage Kennedy, Ike Doiron, Sam Taylor.

Promising newcomers: Freshmen — William Salisbury (MF), Aidan Salisbury (MF), Reed Wells (MF), Hunter Bolduc (F), Alden Thompson-Vought (MF), Joe Crandall (MF).

Season outlook: Mt. Blue has some holes to fill but return a sizable group of veterans, including Parsons, an all-state pick last fall. The Cougars have enough talent and experience back to improve upon last year.