Coach: Patrick Mooney (first year)

Class: C South

Last year’s results: 2-6, lost in Class C South quarterfinals

Returning athletes: Seniors — Peter Cogley (G), Zach Duguay (FB/LB), Kyle Farrar (HB/S), Jacob Parise (DT), Todd McKellick (G/LB), Hunter Sorensen (LB); Juniors — Ian Brennick (T/LB), Curtis Gauvin (TE/DE), Nate White (CB), Cameron Payne (CB); Sophomore — Will Bean (LB).

Key losses: Alan Carrier (T/DT), Kevin Cogley (T/DT), Mike Provencher (RB/CB), Troy Cochran (FB/LB), Ryley Flynn (S), Holden Blauvelt (TE/DE), JT Greene (WR/LB), Drew McKenna (Senior G/DE, out for season with broken leg).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Joey Blanchard (T), Nick Newman (Spin Back); Juniors — Hunter Ames (TE/DE), Tyler Murray (C/DT).

Season outlook: Mooney, a 2004 graduate of Mountain Valley, moves up to head coach after being defensive coordinator the past two years. His goal is for his team to control the clock on offense and stop the run on defense. The Falcons think they can compete with anybody in Class C South, as long as they can avoid any devastating injuries. Mooney, a relatively young coach, wants to bring an “old school” approach to discipline and game preparation.