Coach: Bruce Nicholas (second year)

Class: A North

Last year’s results: 2-7, lost in Class A North semifinals.

Returning athletes: Seniors — Roman Dennis (FB/LB), Keyshawn Green (T/DT), Jared Rubin (DE), Nate Osgood (G/LB), Desmond Jackson (SE), Jacob Strout (SE), Vincent Oden (T/DT). Juniors — Gordon Beckwith (FB/LB), Brock Belanger (QB/SS), Garrett Poussard (RB/DE), Jeremy Madore (HB/LB), Sean O’Donnell (SE), Keegan Voss (T/DT), Cody Poisson (G/DT).

Key losses: Stefon Porter (HB), Chad Dumais (DT).

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Hunter Landry (HB), Tanner Cortes (QB/FS).

Season outlook: The Blue Devils are loaded with upperclassmen, particularly juniors. They also have experience with eight returning starters on both sides of the ball. With that type of veteran presence, the Blue Devils have their sights set on hosting a regional playoff game.