Coach: Chip Smith (fourth year)

Conference: EWC Class: D

Last year: 8-4

Returning players: Seniors — Ashley Collins, Maxie Gatcomb; Juniors — Natasha Haley, Dallas Libby, Megan Kierstead; Sophomores — Kylie Collins, Mary Page Swiney, Brooke Egan, Olivia Hall, Amber Morrill, Tasha Cogley; Freshmen — Lauren Eastlack, Olivia Pye.

Key losses: Michaela Shorey, Blayke Morin, Maddison Egan.

Promising newcomers: Eighth graders — Autumn Skye Williams, Ellah Smith.

Season outlook: This year, the Lakers have 15 athletes, a solid turnout from one of the smallest schools. Controlling fatigue and outworking their opponents will be key this season.