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Lewiston’s Fernando Bengue had five assists last season and should help the Blue Devils contend in Class A North again. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)

Fernando Bengue, Lewiston junior midfielder: Lewiston’s top distributor with five assists last year, Bengue anchors a strong midfield.

Tristan Cuttler, Gray-New Gloucester senior goalkeeper: One of the state’s premier keepers, Cuttler was the source of some fine saves last year.

Nathan Dimandya, Lewiston junior defender: Dimandya, a Maine Soccer Coaches All-Region and All-KVAC first-teamer, will anchor Lewiston’s defense.

Monmouth Academy’s Bryce Fletcher, right, recorded 16 goals and 14 assists last season. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)

Bryce Fletcher, Monmouth Academy sophomore forward: Fletcher, an all-MVC first team selection last season, had team highs in goals (16) and assists (14).

Jacob Harmon, Monmouth Academy junior midfielder: Harmon, another all-MVC first-team pick for the Mustangs, might be the best midfielder in Class D.

Mudasir Hassan, Edward Little junior midfielder: A playmaker in the midfield, Hassan is the top returner for a team looking to contend in Class A North.

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Tyler Mates, Leavitt sophomore forward: Another player who should elevate his game as a sophomore, Mates will be a regular source of goals for the Hornets.

Christian Mazina, Edward Little sophomore midfielder: Mazina established himself as a freshman with four goals and two assists and should continue his growth this fall.

Mechi Mbele, Lewiston senior midfielder: Mbele, a Maine Soccer Coaches Association All-State pick, will take on a bigger role following the graduation of his brother, Tegra.

Nate Zeliger, Mt. Blue senior midfielder: Coach Zac Conlogue sees Zeliger, who had five goals and seven assists last year, as the top player on his team.

Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after...