Coach: Clint Brooks (third year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last year’s record: 7-9
Returning athletes: Seniors — Grace Ryan (C), Kaylee Leclerc (2b), Avery Goding (OF), Mikala Holt (OF); Juniors — Alex Bessey (P), Emily Hogan (1b); Sophomores — Allison Acritelli (OF), Hailee Perkins (3b);
Key losses: Kailee Newcomb (OF), Patti Ryan (OF), Katie Gordon (OF), Vanese Barnes (OF), Megan Duval (OF), Destiny White (OF), Emily Keene (P).
Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Morgan Dalton (P/OF), Hannah St. Pierre (1b/OF), Kim Seitz (Inf); Freshman — Haley Turcotte (Inf).
Season outlook: The Phoenix graduted a large number of players from last year but still has its entire infield and battery back. The move to the KVAC has been a challenge but a more seasoned Spruce Mountain team hopes to make progress this spring.
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