Coach: Corenna Dick (first year)

Class: B Conference: WMC

Last year: 0-14

Returning letter-winners: Senior — Jamie Boulos (F); Junior — Sarah Carder (F); Sophomore — Jenny Holmquist.

Key losses: Emily Harlow, Olivia Rottari, Meghan Lafontaine.

Promising newcomers: Freshman — Skye Conley (MF).

Season outlook: A new coach takes over a team looking for its first victory in conference play in two seasons. There is optimism in Patriots’ camp this year and a renewed enthusiasm as they face a tough-as-nails schedule in the WMC.