RICHMOND

The Richmond High School soccer teams combined to go 27- 0-1 during the regular season last year, with Troy Kendrick’s girls squad running the table in the postseason to capture a third consecutive Class D state title with a 2-1 victory over Washburn at Hampden Academy.

But, it is Kendrick’s squad that has a big adjustment to make this season, with graduation taking a big hit on his roster, while Joe Scribellito’s boys, after a disappointing semifinal loss to Greenville ended an undefeated season, return a bevy of talent and looks to elude rival Greenville and Western D newcomer Searsport this year.

Jeffrey Orth is also back for another year with the cross country squad.

Boys soccer

Coach — Joe Scribellito.

2012 highlights — 14-0 regular season. Lost to Greenville, 3- 2 in Western D semifinals.

Personnel lost — Randy Moody (MF), Xavier Trask (MF), Brett Stillwell (D), Eddie Stewart (A).

Personnel returning — Seniors Nate Tribbett (MF/A), Sam Lorbeski (A/D), Jonathan Simmons (D), Sean Bernier (D), Colin Acord (MF), Dustin Sullivan (GK), Will Gaudet (MF); juniors Cam Emmons (MF), Bailey Johansen (MF), Marcus Blake (MF/A); sophomores Mike Stewart (D/MF), Curtis Anderson (A/D), Caleb MacArthur (MF), Logan Anair (MF), Tyler Soucy (D), Nathan Bintinner (MF).

Newcomers — Sophomore Nick Anan (MF); freshmen Cody Tribbett (MF/A), Brendan Emmons (MF/A), Matt Holt (GK/MF), Brady Johnson (A).

Coach’s comments — “We have to learn to play as a team and not as individuals, a problem we had at times last year. Last season, we tended to key on one or two players and the support wasn’t there. This year we have changed the system to a more conservative approach, allowing the kids to build from the back and stay tighter.

“In goal, Dustin Sullivan sets the tempo for us. Last year, he matured and his technical skills, which were always there, evolved. He gets the team fired up and has embraced the leadership role.

“This season, the challenge will be to improve during the regular season and be playing our best come playoff time. Teams like Pine Tree Academy and newcomer Searsport will shake things up in Western D, along with Greenville and Valley.”

Team overview — The loss to Greenville put an end to a solid campaign for Richmond last year, and the loss to graduation of players like Moody and Eddie Stewart will be tough shoes to fill. But, Scribellito has the ability to get the most out of what he has, so don’t expect the Bobcats to slip up much this season.

Season opener — Sept. 6 (home against Valley).

Key dates — Sept. 24 (H, North Yarmouth Academy), Oct. 11 (at Greenvile), Oct. 18 (season finale, at Greater Portland Christian).

Girls soccer

Coach — Troy Kendrick.

2012 highlights — 13-0-1 regular season. Beat Buckfield, 5-0 in Western D semfinals; blanked Greenville, 1-0 in West finals; beat Washburn, 2-1 in penalty kicks for the State Class D Championship.

Personnel lost — Noell Acord (F), Sadie Gosse (M), Taylor Clapp (M), Andra Meagher (M), Payton Johnson (M), Bri Snedeker (D), Ciarra Lancaster (D), Marlena Carter (D), Emily Leavitt (M), Jessie Anair (A).

Personnel returning — Seniors Kayla Beaulieu (MF), Chika Obi (MF), Haley Murphy (sweeper); juniors Amber Loon (A, 22 goals last season, All East-West Conference and All Region All-Star), Nicole Blake (D), Sadie Perry (MF), Kelsie Obi (GK); sophomores Kelsea Anair (A), Kyla Johansen (D), Kalah Patterson (D), Taylor Paulison (MF), Sara Wright (A), Autumn Acord (MF).

Newcomers — Senior Morgan Harrington (D); junior Elizabeth Hedgpath (A); sophomores Brittany Davidson (MF), Jade Gannon (D); freshmen Meranda Martin (MF/A), Camryn Hurley (MF), Cassidy Harriman (MF/D), Jenn Snedeker (D), Alyssa Duncan (D), Emily Carver (D), Bailey Bonnarigo (GK).

Coach’s comments — “We know coming into this season that these girls have a giant target on their back, and that teams feel that this is the year to turn the tables on Richmond. But, these girls want to continue the tradition that has been created here, and they have practiced hard and played hard so far.

“For us to have success with the kids I have and the talent that they have, we have to mature and compete together as a team. There is no reason that they can’t be right there at the end of the season. They are a talented bunch.”

Team overview — Count them: 11 players lost to graduation, this coming a year after the Bobcats said goodbye to a talented class in 2011. Still, Kendrick believes this year’s crop is talented enough to battle the likes of Greenville and Rangeley. Come October, we will see if Richmond can become a four-time defending champion.

Season opener — Sept. 6 (home against Valley).

Key dates — Sept. 9 (H, Greenvile), Sept. 26 (at Bangor Christian), Oct. 17 (season finale, H, Old Orchard Beach).

Cross country

Coach — Jeffrey Orth.

2012 highlights — Travis Robbins qualified for the state meet, finishing in 45th place. Robbins was the first Bobcats runner to qualify for the state meet in four years.

Personnel returning — Boys: Juniors Travis Robbins, Jason Paterson, Alex Payson. Girls: Junior Charity Winokurzew.

Newcomers — Boys: Junior Cameron Emmons; sophomore Nate Vintinner. Girls: Freshman Isabella Dunlop.

Coach’s comments — “We are looking to build on the success of last season. This year we have two swing players from soccer, Cameron Emmons and Nate Vintinner, for the first time. We are hoping to pick up two more female runners before the season gets going.

“The schedule is filled with meets on either Wednesdays or Fridays against teams form the Mountain Valley Conference and Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference. This schedule gives us the opportunity to run against different quality teams on a variety of courses.

“Our main goal is for individual improvement and to grow as a team, building towards regionals and states.

Team overview — The team is small, but Robbins’ success last year bodes well for the future, with Orth’s hoping to increase his numbers in the years to come.

Season opener — Sept. 11 at Winthrop.