Coach: Zach Stewart (fourth year)

Conference: KVAC Class: B North

Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in regional semifinals

Returning players: Seniors — Levi Emery, Zach Lacasse, Mack Rogers, Derek McLaughlin, Kyle Morand, Zack Godbout, John Parent, Ty Smith, Andrew Caron; Juniors — Drew Davis, Jack Vickerson, Isaiah Weston.

Key losses: Josh Murphy, Denver Cram, James McLaughlin, Will Grimes, Peter Prescott, Bailey Clark, Korey Laliberte.

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Dennis Chiappetta, Zach Davidson, Sam Johnson, Liam McNamara, Connor McSweeney, Ellas Schimkat, Logan Stanley, Bailey Stockford, Logan Violette; Sophomores — Robert Allen, Nate Clark, Tanner Evans, Colin Firth, Nate Gourley.

Season outlook: The Hawks have established themselves as one of the top programs in the KVAC, but NYA and Yarmouth have stonewalled them in the playoffs. This year’s club has the returning talent to stay near the top of the region. How well the younger players develop may determine whether or not Maranacook/Winthrop can take the next step.