Coach: Dustin Williamson (10th year)

Conference: KVAC; Class: A.

Last year’s results: Girls, KVAC champions, third in state meet; Boys, third in conference and state

Returning letter-winners: Boys: Seniors — Matt Thibodeau, Colby Varney, Rylee Knox; Juniors — Noah Castonguay, Justin Freda, Harrison Knowlton, Josh Therrien; Sophomores — Nate Allen, Chad Bates, Jarod Farrar, Mitchell Morrison, Dylan Peters, Carter Veilleux. Girls: Seniors — Abby Chase, Alisha Labbe, Dana Monbleau, Allison Simmons, Michaela Therrien; Juniors — Olivia Mallar, Brooke Varney, Mackenzie Varney; Sophomores — Julia Dillingham, Lauren McKinley, Mara Merrill, Ashley Pratt, Corinne Rabon.

Key losses: Boys: Ben Ramser, Tim Enos; Girls: Maddie Wiegman, Morgan Shaw.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Sophomore — John Rousseau; Freshmen — Tanner Binette, Joseph Bussiere, Dawson Curtis, Jason Labbe, Noah Lind, Leonardo Lopez. Girls: Senior — Lindsey Godbout; Junior — Mikayla Maillette; Sophomore — Bailey Huff; Freshmen — Kayleigh Cote, Shelby Cronkhite, Alexandra Kern, Emily Thibodeau.

Outlook: Numbers are high this year, and with those great numbers comes great talent. Leavitt has a solid mix of beginner skiers and advanced skiers. The girls, led by Labbe and Mackenzie Varney, will have a solid chance to defend their league title and challenge at states. Knox is the top veteran skier on the boys’ side.

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