Coach: Claire Polfus (second year)

Conference: KVAC; Class: A

Last year’s results: Boys won the KVAC and Class A state championships. Girls finished second at the KVACs and won the state title. 

Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Tucker Barber, Nolan Rogers; Junior — Zeke Robinson; Sophomores — Sam Smith, Dominic Giampietro. Girls: Seniors — Julia Ramsey, Grace Andrews; Juniors — Meg Charles, Kayla White; Sophomore — Chelsea Seabold.

Key losses: Liam Welch, Thomas Wing, Miriam Cohen.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshman — Emmett Trafton; Girls: Freshman — Gretchen Huish

Season outlook: The Cougars have a core group of strong skiers returning to both the girls’ and boys’ teams. Coaches say the skiers work hard in practice and support each other on and off the trails. If Mt. Blue stay healthy, it can be competitive with the best teams in the state.