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Defending corners in field hockey a potentially game-saving art

Poise, intelligence, vision and toughness are all factors in successful corner defenses, which can be the difference between a win or loss.

Fifteen seniors help make up this list of players who should have productive seasons for championship contenders and playoff hopefuls.

Several matchups between likely regional and state title contenders are on this year’s docket.

The two-time defending champs from Cheverus remain strong, while Biddeford, Freeport, Yarmouth and Gorham are poised to be successful again.

Poise, intelligence, vision and toughness are all factors in successful corner defenses, which can be the difference between a win or loss.

Higher demand and simpler evaluations are big reasons why the state has sent more pitchers than position players to elite college competition.

Class B champion Greely is represented by two players.

This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.

All four state champions are represented on this list that includes six seniors, six juniors and a pair of sophomore pitchers.

Three players from Class A champion Windham are among the list of area standouts.