Coach: Jess Merrill (fourth year)

Conference: MVC  Class: C

Last year: 7-6-1

Returning players: Seniors — Corinna Coulton (G), Megan Chamberland (D), Emily Molino (F), Sarah Spahr (F), Katriona Hajduk (M), Brianna McClure (F); Junior — Kinli Dibiase (F/M); Sophomores — Moriah Hajduk (M), Katelynne Perkins (M).

Key losses: N/A

Promising newcomers: Senior — Carrie Savoy (D); Sophomores — Layne Audet (D) Hanna Caprara (D), Olivia Simonson (D), Nora Conrad (F/M).

Season outlook: The Ramblers had a tougher-than-usual time winning tight games last season, but that has made them even stronger. A lot of work went into the offseason this year, and Winthrop expects to be a tough team to beat in its conference. There is a lot of talent and experience on this senior-heavy roster, and these girls have been playing together a long time. Because the Ramblers cross over to C North for the playoffs, they will keep an eye on that tough conference, but Winthrop should have what it takes to earn at least one home game in the postseason.