Carrabec spring fall previews
Girls Soccer
Coach: Joe LaCombe (2nd Year)
Last season: 2-9-3
Top returners: M/S - Megan Murray (Sr.), D Suze Cote (Sr.), S Sarah Nadeau (Sr.), D Erica Pound (Sr.), S Sarah Ayotte (Sr.), GK Mackenzie Weese (Jr.), S/M Katie Kniffin (Jr.), D Sophie Handrahan (Jr.), D Myranda Knight (Jr.), D Randi Kaplan (Jr.), S Becca Bergeron (Jr.), M/S Kara Hebert (So.), K/D/M Marissa Murray (So.), D/M/S Chelsea Oliveira (So.), D Courtney Turner (So.), D - Shelby Atwood (So.).
Key newcomers: S/M/D Melissa White (Fr.), D Chelsea White (Fr.).
Outlook: Carrabec played solid soccer through the first six games of last season, starting off with a record of 1-2-3 before hitting a five game skid. They return 10 of 11 starters from that team and are poised for a solid run at post season play.
Coach's Comments: "We lost our fastest striker in the second game of the season last year to a broken foot and also five key starters were injured throughout the season during our five game losing streak. So, as long as we stay healthy, I hope to see us in the upper middle portion of the MVC all season."
Boys soccer
Coach: Kevin Taft (1st season)
Last season: 5-9-0.
Top returners: Danny Burns (Sr.), Brian James (Sr.), Jordan Fortin (Sr.), Kenny Woods (Jr.), Ryan Rathburn (So.), Morgan Taylor (So.), Cody Lehay (So.), James Brown (So.).
Key newcomers: Brian Kirkwood (Sr.), Kevin Taft, Jr (Jr.), Tyler Fortin (Jr.), Joshua Fortin (Jr.), Tyler Wing (Jr.), Charlie Landry (Fr.), Spencer Shaw (Fr.), Dustin Nichols (Fr.), Jake Flannagan (Fr.), Mike Cote (Fr.).
Outlook: The Carrabec Cobras are shaping up to be a fast paced team this year. Veteran players are looking to lead the team while younger players gain experience. Carrabec should be strong on the defensive end of the field where experience looms.
Coach's comments: "If we can harness and control the speed and make it work for us, we will see a winning season."
Golf
Coach: Heath Cowan (3rd season)
Last season: 1-9 in MVC
Home course: Lakewood
Top returners: Shawn Keenan (Sr.), Megan Arsenault (Sr.), Brittany Robinson (Jr.), Heather Cram (So.)
Key newcomers: None
Outlook: Keenan won the Class C individual championship last season and looks even better after a competitive summer. With only four players, Cowan is hoping another player or two comes out after school begins. The team's problems are compounded since the girls have to play from the men's tees.
Coach's comment: "We can play with four, but we can't play with any less than that."
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