Coach: Shane Slicer (12th year)

Last year’s record: 17-3, lost in Eastern A championship

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nick Attaliades-Ryan (2B), Matt Beauchesne (SS), Nick Bowie (OF), Riley Chickering (P/OF), Walter Feeney (P/OF), Ty Martin (3B), Dalton Rice (P/1B).

Key losses: Jordan Croteau, Dylan Cox, Ben Bowie, Ryan Godin, Garrett Fillebrown.

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Luke Davidson (1B), Matt Michaud (Util); Juniors — Brady LaFrance (OF), Aiden Heikenen (P/OF), Will Frank (P/IF); Sophomores — Matty Smith (C), Blake Slicer (P/OF).

Season outlook: The Vikings return seven players to defend their KVAC title and try to make another run in Eastern A. With five key contributors graduating, they do have some holes to fill, particularly behind the plate. But the infield has bushels of experience and is among the best in Class A. So is the pitching staff, led by Rice, Feeney and Chickering. If the offense is more consistent than last year, the Vikings could be tough to beat.