Coach: Wanda Ward-McLean (32nd year)
Conference: KVAC Class: B
Last year: 10-3-1 regular season
Returning players: Seniors — Chantel Eells (B), Kierstin Leclerc (M), Ashley Mathieu (F), Kaitlyn Dubois (B), Alivia Bubar (M), Gabby Sargent (B); Juniors — Alana Hartford (M/B), Allie Belaire (M); Sophomore — Kaitlyn Leclerc.
Key losses: Emma Martineau, Sadie Royer, Addie Gagnon, Emma Fournier, Brittany Cloutier.
Promising newcomers: Senior — Samantha Harden (M); Junior — Molly McCormick (M); Sophomores — Hailey DeMascio (G), Jaelyn Nadeau (F), Sophie Fournier (F), Samantha Martineau (M/B), Paige Maheux (M), Maddie Hanscom (M/B); Freshmen — Tamra Benson (M), Colleen Mathieu (M/B), Mallory Casey (G).
Season outlook: The Hornets always seem to have that next wave of players ready to take over after waiting in the wings for a solid senior class to exit. This year is no different. A strong core of upperclassmen will be well-flanked by a handful of talented sophomores. Harden’s transfer in from New Hampshire should also help shore up the middle of the field, and the defense will have to play stout in front of a pair of untested varsity goalies. Lawrence dropping to Class B, and reigning Class C champion Winslow returning the Class B will add a pair of tough teams to the already loaded KVAC schedule.
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