Coach: Sandy Albert (third year)

Conference: EWC; Class: D

Last year’s record: 9-6, lost in Western D quarterfinal.

Returning athletes: Seniors — Alexis Bennett (SS), Ashley Campbell (3b), Brianna Damon (1b), Courtney Keough (OT);  Juniors — Abby Fogg (OF/2b), Kali Litchfield (OF/Inf), Abby Shields (P/OT); Sophomores — Mickenzi Chretien (2b), Cassidy Hart (OF), Hailey McNeil (OF), Mackenzie Richardson (1b/OF), Marie Robertson (OF).

Key losses: Amber Arsenault (P), Courtney Lowell (2b).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Tabea Vatthauer, Bailee Postelle; Freshmen — Julia Dow, Hannah Shields.

Season outlook: The Bucks have much of the team back from last year, including seven upperclassmen. That gives Buckfield an experienced team that should compete with the best in the EWC and be in the mix in the playoffs.