Coach: Chad Truman (second year)

Conference: KVAC Class: A

Last year: 8-4-2, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals

Returning players: Seniors — Katie Bowie (FB), Paige Garcia (MF), Monica Harthorne (MF), Hannah Mathieu (MF), Mikayla Morin (MF), Savanna Morin (FB), Abbey Nolan (MF), Sadie Record (MF);  Juniors — Sam Bickford (G), Katey Bourget (MF), Ally Hanley (MF).

Key losses: Cole Zufelt (F), Ellex Loper (F), Lauren Emery (FB), Kira Dube (FB), Bri Starbird (MF).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Annika Kahkonen (F), Jennifer Landeo (FB); Juniors — Hailee Cote (MF), McKayla Marois (F), Ellie Bessette (FB);  Sophomores — Anna Piirainen (FB), Tia Cote (F).

Season outlook: The Vikings were much improved last year and return 10 seniors from that club, including Morin, the KVAC Class A Player of the Year. Oxford Hills still has a rugged schedule with some challenging road games. The Vikings didn’t allow a goal in four games in one preseason tournament and are optimistic about another competitive club.