Coach: Dave Jordan (first year)

Conference: KVAC Class: A

Last year’s record: 7-10, lost in Class A East preliminary

Returning players: Seniors — Lew Jensen (P/IF), Brandon Knapp (P/OF), Elijah Roe (OF), Luke Sterling (OF), Seth Sterling (IF/OF); Juniors — Drew Lashua (IF), Brandon Varney (C/P).

Key losses: Nate Pushard, Mike Hammond, Evan Raymond, Brian Crane.

Promising newcomers: Junior — Austin Cox (IF/P); Sophomores — Jarod Norcross-Plourde (P/IF), Tyler Blanchard (IF/P), Damian St. Pierre (P/OF), C.J. Jipson (P/IF).

Season outlook: The Red Eddies welcome Jordan, who enjoyed successful stints at Poland and across the river at Lewiston, with whom EL is scheduled to open its season. Jensen anchors a deep pitching staff. Varney returns for his second year as the starting backstop, and Lashua batted .375 a year ago for an Eddies lineup that had trouble scoring runs, at times. Pitching depth and senior leadership are strengths. EL could be a KVAC sleeper.