BIDDEFORD TIGERS

Coach/years: Caitlin Albert, fourth year

Last year’s results: 7-5, lost in Western Class A quarterfinals

Key returning players: Seniors Mallory Mourmouras, Hannah Morin-Roy, Olivia Morrison, Jill Sheltra, Emily Boisvert; juniors Camryn McKeown, Taylor Turgeon, Missy Huot; sophomore Bekah Guay

Key newcomers: Freshmen Paige Boudreau, Peyton McKeown, Azure Illiano

Key loss: Katherine Dumoulin

Coach’s outlook: With a good senior base and the loss of only two players from the best season in the young program’s history, the Tigers will return with more depth than ever before. The .500 team from last year returns nine starters, including four-year starters Mourmouras, Morrison, Boisvert and Sheltra. Juniors Turgeon and Huot will be impact players to watch and fellow classman McKeown is now back in the midfield this year after having to sit out last season to a season-ending injury. With the experienced upperclass and a very talented underclass the Tigers are on track to improve with the hopes of having their best season yet.

KENNEBUNK RAMS

Coach/years: Annie Barker, 15th year

Last year’s results: 9-3, lost in Western Class B regional final

Key returning players: Seniors Haley Fecko, Hannah Pepin, Kristen Wiewel, Tiffany Weeks; juniors Jenny Bush, Bella Kudas, Grace Robinson, Katy Ross, Olivia Sanford, Carly Sandler, Kyra Schwartzman

Key losses: Five players graduated

Key newcomers:  Molly Parent and Cara Small

Coach’s outlook: We have a group of very solid varsity players returning. We will be looking to rebuild our defense and add the talent of the new players to our varsity squad.  

MASSABESIC MUSTANGS

Coach/years: Brooks Bowen, 12th year

Last year’s results: 11-1, won Class A state championship

Key returning players: Defenders, Mira Kuni, Seirra Arral, Madi Russell, Megan Hill; midfielders, Maquila Dimastrantonio, Emma Desrochers; attackers, Karlie Pike, Kenzie Kidder, Delia Sylvain

Key newcomers: Taylor Manning, Madeline Beauchesne, Hannah Duffy, Keilly Lynch

Key losses: Rayne Whitten, Jackie Guillemette, Alexis Foglio, Jolena Lampron

Coach’s outlook: We are excited about our incoming freshman class. We feel there is some raw athleticism and talent in there but will take some time to sort out. Our returners showed up well-conditioned and are leading by example. We were trapped in the gym for much of the preseason and anxious to get outside. We need to see what we can do in space. With every new season there is a period of chemistry building and identity formation, and we are no different. I am comfortable that we have put the success of last year in the history books and are ready to build a new season.

SANFORD SPARTANS

Coach/years: Diana Walker, second year

Last year’s results: 5-7

Key returning players: Liz Helmreich, Brenna Lambert, Maddie Leigh, Kyla Bragg, Monica Traush

Key newcomer: Eva Belanger

Key losses: Courtney Dumont, Emily Salls, Shelby Paiement, Grace Riley

Coach’s outlook: The team is still young, with only three seniors. This is the type of season you hope that a few younger players step it up and start to reach their potential. There seems to be more confidence this year and they have really been working hard during preseason.

THORNTON ACADEMY GOLDEN TROJANS

Coach/years: Craig Agreste, 10th Year

Last year’s results: 9-3, lost in Western Class A regional final

Key returning players: Allie Spinney, Katie McCrum, Lauren Wells, Kailey Dubuque

Key losses: Five players graduated

Coach’s outlook: We return 10 of 12 starters from a team which lost in the Western Maine finals. We open the season with the defending state champions, Massabesic.  

WELLS WARRIORS

Coach/years: Jackie Proulx, third year

Last year’s results: 5-7

Key returning players: Seniors, Sydney Robinson, Holly Robinson, Betsy Andrews

Key newcomers: Sophomores, Lauren Dewey, Alyssa Loukola, Aimley Michaud-Nolan

Key losses: Nicki Moody, Amanda DeShaies, Jasmine Loukola

Coach’s outlook: While we do have a lot of newer players on our varsity team this year, all of the girls are aggressive and hardworking individuals. We have key members of the attack and defense returning, and I will be looking to them to lead on the field. A lot of younger players will be stepping up into key roles on the team.