Coach: Ruth Beaton (14th season)
Last season: 11-7-3
Key players: Lyndsay Beaton, sr.; Sarah Galligan, sr.; Stephanie Hallowell, sr.; Brianna Dunn, sr.; Katie Spudzinski, sr.; Kelsey Dunn, sr.
Impact newcomers: Christine Roy, sr.; Kathleen Chenery, sr.
Strengths: Maturity. Not one of the players mentioned above will return next season. Thus, a core of seniors will be integral to the team's success. If last year is any indication, the Sachems are a preseason lock to make the tournament.
Concerns: Lack of big-game experience. Although this squad is older than previous years' teams, the cumulative playing time is not necessarily greater. The squad will miss graduated top scorer Becky Pierce and standout defenseman Chantel LaFrance.
First game: Sept. 5 at Newburyport (6:30 p.m.)
Coach's outlook: "The goal every year is to be more successful than the year before. We also hope to get to the state tournament and improve as a team over the course of the season."
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