Coach: Sara Thurston (first year)
Class: C  Conference: MVC
Last year’s record: 9-4-2, lost in Western preliminary

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Lindsy Crutchfield (F), Destiny Newton (MF), Bryce Parent (FB); Juniors — Megan Bradbury (MF),  Summer Keim (F/MF), Kaitlin Morang (F/MF), Gabby Scott (FB); Sophomores — Sabrina Daoud (F/MF), Lauren Henderson (FB), Mariah LaFleur (G), Makenzie Lord (G).
Key losses: Tasha DeRoche (G), Kayla Gaudin (FB), Ambyr Wilson (ST), Gretchen Bradbury (FB), Michelle Morrison (MF), Natalie Bolduc (SK), Addy Fuller (F), Casey Dumond (F).
Promising newcomers: Senior — Hannah Robinson (F); Sophomores — Celine Bolduc (MF), Sumner Bradbury, Ellie Jasper (F/MF), Melissa Valquez (F),  Sela Smith (FB), Kylie Palmer (F/MF);  Freshmen — Jillian Conant (FB), Brittany Greig (F/MF)
Season outlook: It’s a new look for the Cougars. Their long-time coach retired and the team graduated all-state forward Natalie Bolduc and a veteran defense and goalie. That leaves Dirigo with a small number of seasoned players returning and many new players taking the next step from the JV level.

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