Coach: Dave Jordan (second year)

Last year’s record: 10-7, lost  in Eastern A quarterfinal

Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Eddie Emerson (P/1B/OF), Nick Perreault (OF); Juniors — Michael Wong (SS/P), Kyle Ullrich (P/1B); Sophomores — Gage Cote (Util/P), Kyle Morin (C/OF).

Key losses: Alex  Small, Eric Soucy, Brian Wigant, Colt Bernier.

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Matt Poulin (OF), Nate Freve (OF), Jakob Suransky (OF); Juniors — Ryan Bell (Util), Carter Chabot (1B), Nate Cook  (3B),  Nick Provencher (P); Sophomores — Brady Cusson (2B/P), Corey Harvey (OF), Jeff Pepin (OF), Austin Wing (Util/P).

Season outlook: A mix of veteran leadership and young athletic  players have the Blue Devils in position to contend for a playoff spot in Eastern A. Emerson will anchor the pitching staff again. Wong, Cote and  Perreault picked up valuable experience in American Legion ball, and Jordan hopes to use their speed and hitting ability to manufacture runs.