Shaker

Head coach: Dan Lindemann

Last year’s record: 12-5-1

Playoff result: lost in Class AA Sectional semifinals to Shen 3-1

Returning starters: Nine in different positions (defense, midfield and strikers)

Graduated: Cait Wood (striker), Janina Rudzinski (defender), Danielle Pollay (midfield)

Newcomers: Moe Robinson (striker), Jewel Tanksley (striker), Gaby Daumont (midfield, transfer student from Rhode Island), Olivia Martuscello (midfield/defender), Anna Ethier (defender), Ashley Owens (defender)

Outlook for season: The Blue Bison have been on the cusp of making it to the Class AA finals the last couple of years, and coach Lindemann said he believes this year’s team can do it.

“I feel my team is in a strong position to make a deep run sectionals. We have a lot of talent returning,” said Lindemann.