Coach: Sandy Albert (second year)
Conference: EWC Class: D
Last year’s results: 8-6, (lost in Western D quarterfinals)
Returning athletes: Seniors — Amber Arsenault (P), Courtney Lowell (C); Juniors — Alexis Bennett (SS), Brianna Damon (IF/OF), Courtney Keough (OF), Jennifer Dobson (OF); Sophomores — Abby Shields (P), Kali Litchfield (C), Abby Fogg (IN/OF).
Key losses: Alannah Knox (OF), Arrabine Dunn (3b), Kelly Charity (P), Gabby Therriault (SS), Samanatha Zak (2b), Becca Cooper (OF), Hannah Gallant (1b)
Promising newcomers: Junior — Ashley Campbell; Freshmen — Mikenzie Chretien, Marie Robertson, Mackenzie Richardson, Jordyn Bennett, Hailey McNeil, Emily Smith, Cassidy Hart.
Season outlook: The Bucks graduated seven seniors from last year’s team, but they are hoping to improve on last spring. Buckfield has some veteran talent back in key positions. There’s also a group of new players to groom. Buckfield may look young on paper but will improve as the season goes.
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