Coach: Chris Cifelli (10th year)

Conference: KVAC Class: B South

Last year’s record: 5-7-2

Returning players: Seniors — Becca Fogg (D), Sophie Gilbert (F), Ashley Blouin (M), Zoe Nadeau (D), Allie Ryan (F), Carly Jordan (M); Juniors — Annika Mitchell (D), Emily Swann (F), Lindsey Desmairis (D), Jenna Boucher (M), Kristen Roux (M), Allie Roux (G); Sophomores — Shelby Varney (G), Maeghan Perkins (D), Ava Petrin (M), McKenna Redstone (M).

Key losses: Miranda Coombs, Shannon O’Malley, Carlee Long, Emmalee Duguay.

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Alex Hawksley (D), Taylor White (M); Freshmen — Leah Maheux (F), Alison Noniewicz (M), Jayden Carpenter (M), Kayliegh Gilbert (D).

What to expect: The Hornets have a blend of veterans and younger players, and Cifelli said those two groups jelled well during the summer. If the team can make that translate on the field during the regular season, the Hornets could be looking at getting back into the playoffs, which they missed out on by one spot last year.