Coach: Allyson Collins (fifth year)

Conference: MVC; Class: B

Last year’s record: 9-7

Returning athletes: Seniors — Makayla Nadeau (P), Grace Sabine (1b), Brooke Surette (SS), Sara Noel (OF), Jamie Prue (OF); Juniors — Emma Hlister (C), Hannah Nadeau (2b), Charlotte Waterman (OT/P).

Key losses: Sadie Goulet (P/3b), Iris Abbott (OF), Kayla Veilleux (3b/OF).

Promising newcomers: Junior — Mercedes Pease (3b); Freshman — Abby Nadeau (C/3b).

Season outlook: The Raiders lost some talent but return seven starters from last year, including all-conference players in Hlister, Sabine (.453) and Prue. Nadeau and Hlister provide an experienced battery while Sabine is in her fourth year as an offensive threat. After just missing the playoffs last year, the Raiders should be in the hunt for a tourney spot.