Coach: Todd Mercer (Seventh season)

Conference: WMC;  Class: B

Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Will Shafer; Junior — Adam Dumas. Girls: Senior — Jamie Boulos. Junior— Ashley Hutchinson; Sophomore — Gabbie Martineau.

Key losses: Boys:  Danny Rowe. Girls: Brianna Bouzuto.

Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshman— Robert Lockard.

Season outlook: Mercer is high on this group, particularly the distance team, which should help the Patriots score at many meets this season. All around, Gray-NG has a talented pool of athletes and should perform well in Class B.