Coach: Larry Thornton (second year)

Conference: EWC Class: D

Last year: 11-5-0 (lost in D South semifinal)

Returning players: Seniors — Kali Litchfield, Abby Fogg; Juniors — Rachel Warren, Thea Quick, Mickenzie Chretien; Sophomores — Julia Dow, Hannah Shields.

Key losses: Ashley Campbell, Bri Damon, Alexis Bennett, Cortney Keough, Olivia Dooley, Jen Dobson, Tabea Vatthauer.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Abby Shields; Juniors — Marie Robertson, Cassidy Hart, Meagan Strout; Freshmen — Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil, Deja Bennett, Chloe Warren.

Season outlook: The Bucks lost seven seniors, but have added to the ranks of the upperclassmen, as well to even that out. Reaching 10 wins in the regular season was solid for this group a year ago, and the Bucks will again be shooting for that plateau. Last year’s leading scorers, Litchfield and Dow, return, and sophomore Hannah Shields will play both on the field and in net. Fogg will lead the defense with Quick, Shields and Warren. Warren will also see time in goal. Low numbers have been an issue this preseason, but the girls have worked hard to be physically ready. All of the new players to the program will have to be ready to step up and contribute.