Coach: Betsy Gilbert (fifth year)
Class: C; Conference: MVC
Last year’s record: 17-1 (Class C state champions).
Returning players: Seniors — Maegan Sheehy (F), Kiera Young (M); Juniors: Zoe Buteau (M), Lexi Faucher (D), Makenzie Thibeault (G), Kaylei Robichaud (M), Hayley Salger (D); Sophomores: Angela Strout (D), Desirae Dumais (F), Bryanna Foster (F).
Key losses: Lexi Fuller, Erika Hannigan, Mercedes Pease, Lindsay Wright, Hayden Spencer, Abby Asseslin.
Promising newcomers: Adelle Surrette (M/F), Samantha Blanchard (D), Makayla Pollard (F), Cassidy Spencer (D), Breanna St. Hilaire (M), Sophie Childs (D), Mikaya Culp (F), Kiara Levesque (F), Nataleigh Moody (G).
What to expect: This season Raiders are replacing six talented and key players who led the 2016 team to the first state championship in school history. Rebuilding the backfield will be the focus after losing three top-level experienced players. The returning players who learned from the best of the best in Oak Hill’s history will have big shoes to fill as far as helping develop the younger players. Overall as a team, the Raiders are excited about the new season, growing together as a team and making steady improvements over the course of the season.
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