Coach: Steve DeAngelis (32nd year)
Conference: KVAC; Class: B
Last season’s results: Boys were third at the KVACs and state championships. Girls won the KVACs and placed second at the state championships.
Key Returners: Boys: Seniors — Zach Holman, Ruslan Reiter, Ian Halberstadt, James Stratton; Juniors — Mark McLaughlin, Connor Firth; Sophomores — Luke Bartol, Bryce Trefethen, Tate Mendall, Gabe Fein, Nate Janell. Girls: Seniors — Abby Despres, Camille Kavanah, Brielle Bondeson; Juniors — Laura Parent, Maddie Taylor, Sarah Halberstadt, Meghan Smith, Hajna Nagy, Sariya Phakmi; Sophomore — Sarah Chapin.
Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — Thomas Dupuy; Junior — Sebastian Alvarado; Freshmen — Carter McPhedran, Will Colvin, Brady Stockwell, Ethan Watts. Girls: Freshmen — Maura Taylor, Ashley Cray.
Season Outlook: The boys’ team returns a number of experienced skiers as well as others who look to take a big step forward this season. Maranacook/Winthrop also has promising younger skiers, so the squad should be competitive again this year. The girls’ team has a strong top four, so its success this year will depend on them coming through and some of the younger skiers improving to the point where they can push those top four along. Coach Steve DeAngelis expects a successful season, considering the talent and attitude of the girls’ team.
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