Coach: Craig Jipson (eighth year)

Last year’s record: 17-4, lost in Eastern A final

Returning players: Seniors — Kate Sawyer (5-6 guard), Ashlee Arnold (5-6 guard); Juniors — Kory Norcross (5-8 guard), Danielle Rock (5-8 forward); Sophomores — Brooke Reynolds (5-8 forward), Tianna Harriman (5-7 guard).

Key losses: Crissy Lewis (forward), Kelly Philbrook (guard), MaryKate Masters (guard), Emily Hartnett (guard).

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Callie Murray (5-5 guard), Molly Murray (5-5 guard), Erlena Hairston (5-9 forward), Nicole Ouellette (5-7 forward), Makayla Norcross (5-8 guard); Freshmen — Emily Jacques (5-11 center), Sarah Hammond (5-5 guard), Karlie Stubbs (5-9 forward).

Outlook: EL lost some size and depth from last year but still return most of its experience and talent. Arnold and Norcross were both all-conference players on a team that fell just short against Cony in the regional final. EL still has just one senior in Sawyer. So there’s a lot of promising young talent to fit into a seasoned group.

Coach’s comment: “We have a young athletic roster that will be very fun to coach. They’re a great group of kids who will get after it defensively and play well together. If the young kids improve enough, we could be competitive come tournament time.” — Coach Craig Jipson