Coach: Owen Libby (first year)
Class: C Conference: MVC
Last year’s record: 9-5-1, lost in Western C quarterfinal
Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Sam Rock (FB), Sawyer Smith (MF), Oscar DeRoche (MF), Trevor Statham (F), Patrick Larsen (FB), Brian Volkernick (FB), Jason Baldenelli (FB), Jeremy Grignon (FB), Aighden Weishar (FB); Juniors — Yosepat Chaneronne (F), Nick St. Germain (F), Cody Dolloff (MF), Lucas Johnston (G); Sophomores — Seth Child (MF), Colton Woods (MF), Ben Buck (FB), Randy DeRoche (MF), Keenan Martin (FB), Griffin Smith (MF).
Key losses: TJ Frost (MF), Chad Snowman (F), Trevor Newman (MF), Michael Chow (G), Hunter Ross (F), Loren Keim (F)
Promising newcomers: Senior — Dylan Lord (MF); Freshmen — Justin Grignon (G), Justin Cantin (MF), John Flagg (FB), Collin Woodhead (MF).
Season outlook: The Cougars graduated some veteran talent but still return a strong senior class as well as juniors and sophomore with experience. Dirigo should be solid and competitive in the MVC and challenge for playoff spot.
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