Coach: Julie Wescott Petrie (fourth year)

Conference: MVC  Class: C

Last year: 12-3 (Lost in Western C final)

Returning players: Seniors —Ari Kahler (F), Molly Nicholson (M/F), Michaela Bedell (M/D), Courtney Lawrence (M/F), Allie Bubar (M/D), Mia Durgin (M/D), Ashley Field (F/M), Stevie Charest (G), Victoria Swan (G); Junior — Charlotte Mooney (F/M); Sophomore — Chase Collier (F/M).

Key losses: Hanna Jordan, Olivia Harrington, Mariah Breton, Bailey Cutler, Jenn Smith, Sarah Craig, Cassie Pace, Kia Coffin, Nichole Jones.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Ashley Field (F/M); Juniors — Olivia Leduc (D), Riley Galipeau (M/D); Sophomores — Bree Daigle (F/M), Kate Philbrick (M/F). Freshmen — Morgan Fenderson (F/M), Emily Brewer (D).

Season outlook: The Greyhounds are young in a few positions, but return key players in all areas, including two veteran goalies in the cage. The goal is to be competitive and grow with each game. Lisbon has a veteran group in nine seniors that have been playing together since the sixth grade and will provide great leadership and help the newcomers adapt well. According to Petrie, the goal is to be a contender when the playoffs arrive.

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