Coach: Jon Blaisdell (fifth year)
Conference: KVAC: Class: B
Last year: 3-11
Returning players: Seniors — Alexa Perkins (F), Rylee Moore (FB), Mikala Holt (F), Mackenzie Darling (MF), Amber Delaney (G), Liesel Krout (F), Zoe Collins (F), Kassidy Bradford (FB); Junior — Alana Cole (MF); Sophomores — Hanna St. Pierre (F), Allison Acritelli (F).
Key losses: Emily Keene (G), Megan Duval (F), Vanese Barnes (MF), Audrey Mercier (FB), Brittany Paradis (MF), Destiny White (FB), Sarah Collins (FB), Paige Butterfield (FB), Kailee Newcomb (F), Karlee Noll (FB), Gretchen Krout (FB), Amia Pelletier (MF).
Promising newcomers: Junior — Camryn Berry (FB); Sophomores — Hailee Perkins (F), Cecelia MacDonald (FB), Sydney Latalien (FB); Freshmen — Ashley Baker (MF), Calley Baker (F), Moreland Brochu (FB).
Season outlook: Spruce Mountain had a tough introduction to a new conference last year and now returns after graduating 12 seniors, including Barnes, an all-state midfielder. Alexa Perkins is back after missing last year with an injury. The Phoenix are young and many players are stepping into larger roles. Spruce Mountain aims to continue to build and improve last year’s standing in the KVAC.
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