Biddeford’s Megan Mourmouras fights for the ball in a game against Noble this season. MAUREEN GRANDMAISON PHOTOGRAPHY
Coach: Caitlin Albert, 8th year
Last year’s record: 9-3
Key newcomers: Abby Allen, Zowie Cheetham-Wilmot, Ash Abdulsalam
Key returners: Peyton McKeown, Serena Speight, Eliza Gilliam, Azure Illiano, Paige Laverriere, Grace Boisvert, Hailey Allen, Ella McKenzie, Brooke Reissfelder, Megan Mourmouras, Claudia Janelle, Jillian Lewis
Key losses: Rebekah Guay
Coach’s outlook: The Tigers will be taking the jump down to Class B in their ninth season as a varsity sport among the ranks of some of the best programs in the state like Yarmouth, York and Cape Elizabeth. The class is a 14 team state wide class but the Tigers hope to finish in the first half come June. Although, still affiliated with the SMAA they will be playing primarily Class A schools and look to improve their record from last season’s program best 9-3 record.
The Tigers return all but one starter from last year’s squad including Peyton McKeown (SMAA 1st Team), Paige Laverriere (SMAA 1st Team), Serena Speight (SMAA 1st Team), Hailey Allen (SMAA 2nd Team), Grace Boisvert (SMAA 2nd Team) and Megan Mourmouras (SMAA All-Rookie Team). After making some defensive changes and with the help of some strong senior leadership the team looks to be very competitive and push for a late playoff birth.
Massabesic Mustangs
Coach: Brooks Bowen, 15th year
Last year’s record: 16-0
Key newcomers: Sarah Desvergnes, Emily Baker
Key returners: Kaylee St. Laurent, Abi Chaves, Hallie Benton, Lexi Kidder, Cailyn Forrester, Madi Drain, Morgan Pike, Logan Champlin, Skylar Renaud
Coach’s Outlook: We are returning a strong core with game experience. It’s very early, but we are most impressed with our cohesiveness and senior leadership. They are working very hard to bring our younger players up to speed and teach them the work ethic needed to be successful on the field and in the classroom. We have had teams in the past that love the game stage. This one is special, they love to practice. It is obvious that daily improvement is their common goal.
Thornton Academy Golden Trojans
Coach: Craig Agreste, 13th year
Last year’s record: 10-4
Key newcomers: Hailey Hodgdon, Mary Halle, Alyssa Falton, Bridget Stephenson
Key returners: Taylor Ouellette, Mackenzie Basile, Hannah McAlary, Addy Paradis, Alanna Pettaway, Maddie Bearden, Dana Sirois, Cat Henaire, Morgan LeBlanc
Coach’s outlook: We return nine starters from last season. With that said, we have a very challenging schedule and are excited for the season.
Kennebunk Rams
Coach: Annie Barker, 18th year
Last year’s record: 11-3 Class B State Champions
Key newcomers: Haley Moody, Emily Archibald, Lily Schwartzman
Key returners: Hallie Schwartzman, Mia Murrary, Erin Gorton, Brie Beauette, Sophie Thompson, Tiernan Connor
Key losses: Gabby Fogg, Marran Oakman, Elizabeth Cain, Leah Dumas
Outlook: Kennebunk looks to take one game at a time, building as the season progresses with our key newcomers and new players on the varsity squad
Noble Knights
Coach: Kevin Clough, 1st year
Last year’s record: 2-10
Key newcomers: Riley Pomerleau, Cassandra Chabot, Megan Kiley
Key returners: Kelly Cremmen, Delainy Blaisdell, Emily Silver, Maria Armenta, Samantha Couture, Emma Noel, Summer Smith, Brenna Frye, Emily Carleton, Amanda Cremmen, Savanna Houston, Rylee Collins
Key losses: Kerri Fleming
Coach’s outlook: Noble has a good core of senior athletes, as well as some promising freshmen and sophomores fighting for playing time on varsity. The midfield, consisting of seniors Couture, Noel and Smith, looks to be the most solid unit on the team, while Silver and Frye anchor the defense, and Blaisdell provides quickness and a solid stick on attack.
Sanford Spartans
Coach: Diana Walker, 5th year
Last year’s record: 4-8
Key newcomers: Jada Kimball
Key returners: Delaney Tanguay, Valentina Drown
Key losses: Maddie Leigh, Eva Belanger, Megan O’Connell
Coach’s outlook: With over half our team freshmen and sophomores, I am hoping to improve on our skills and confidence on a daily basis. Having said this…to improve on last year’s record would be great.
Wells Warriors
Coach: Krystal Trull
Key newcomers: Nora Stevens, Rhiannon McQuaide
Key returners: Megan Schneider, Leah Tufts, Kylie Belanger, Lauren Bartlett, Jade Petrie
Key losses: Bailey Marsh, Alyssa Loukola
Coach’s outlook: The girls have been working hard at practice and we hope to see it pay off this season.
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