Coach: Lisa Russell, Gary Dolloff (fifth year)

Conference: MVC; Class: B

Last year’s record: 8-10, lost in Western C quarterfinals

Returning athletes: Seniors — Karen Flaherty, Sydney Petrie Jordyn Turner, Kelli Trenoweth, Victoria Meader;  Juniors — Emily Laubauskas, Abigail Mazza, Grace Briggs, Jordan Duguay, Hanna Pierce, Liza White;

Key losses: Lindsay Marston (P), Samantha Higley (3b), Adelle Oswald (2b).

Promising newcomers:  Freshman — Leigha Carrier.

Season outlook: The Falcons lost three starters including the starting pitcher, but Mountain Valley returns a veteran team that should win some games in the MVC. The Falcons move back to Class B South. So a tourney berth may be harder to come by.