Coach: Jody Harmon (fourth year)
Conference: KVAC Class: A
Last year: 10-4
Returning players: Seniors — Abby Wallace (F), Emilee Eustis (D); Juniors — Kayleigh Fontaine (D), Leah St. Laurent (M/F), Hannah LeClair (M), Jordyn Lawrence (F/M); Brooke Bonnevie (D), Taylor Burke (D); Sophomores — Hannah Minns (M), Samantha Ellis (F/M), Gracie Foss (F?M), Rebecca Harmon (M/F), Erika McArthur (G).
Key losses: Victoria Newbill, Taylor Hollingdale, Jenna Bullen.
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Ellie Pelletier (F), Jenna hanraha, M/D), Adelle Foss (F), Jacelyn Daggett (D), Riley Samson (G).
Season outlook: Mt. Blue has a string core of players returning and expects to be among the contenders in the KVAC this season. The traditional powers at Skowhegan and Messalonskee will be a tough pair of teams to overcome, but the Cougars are hoping they can be within striking distance. Three solid players from a year ago are missing, but Mt. Blue has a deep junior class back and a few seniors with leadership and varsity experience. A big piece of the team’s success will depend on how its young goalies — a sophomore and a freshman — handle playing at the varsity level. A strong defense and solid transition through the midfield will be important.
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