Baseball

Coach: Chuck Nadeau

Last year’s record: 4-12

Key players: Sean Grandmaison (Senior, 1B-.418BA last season), Jon Foster (Senior, P), Ryan Luxton (Senior, P), Brendon Joyce (Junior, C) .289 BA, Steve Broy (Junior, SS-.275 BA)

Season outlook: “We will be more athletic this year, but we need to see significant improvement in almost all aspects of the game to challenge for a playoff spot in a league that looks to be deep in competitive teams this year,” Nadeau said. “As always, pitching will be a big key to how much we can improve over last year. We will have a staff that is potentially deep, but lacking in experience. We will be looking for those 2-3 guys who are ready to establish themselves as consistent pitchers in our league.”

“Defense will need to be a strength for us this season,” the coach continued. “We have experienced players back at key positions (Joyce, C) (Broy, SS) (Grandmaison, 1B). A key priority in the preseason will be finding a centerfielder to replace an all-defensive first team selection lost to graduation. “

“Offensively I expect to be much improved over a year ago, Nadeau said. “We will consistently put eight positional players on the field who will put the ball in play and use their athletic ability to pressure the opponent’s defense. I think the kids are committed to making the improvements we need to make to reestablish our program as a factor in the Telegram League. I am excited to see how they respond to the challenge.”

Boys lacrosse

Coach: T.J. Bell

Last year’s record:3-9

Key players: Luc Robitialle, senior, attack; Justin Bahr, senior, midfield; Greg Gagne, senior, midfield; Ryan Davis, senior, defense; Corey Poitras, senior, defense; Kirk Irish, senior,defense; Rob Russell, senior, goalie; Sully Conlye, junior, defense; Aaron LaPorte, junior, attack; Kyle Nielsen, junior, midfield; Conner Smith, junior, midfield; Mike Seehusen, junior, midfield; Nate Holloran, sophomore, defense/goalie; Eliot Gagne, sophomore, attack; Brad Turnbaugh, sophomore, midfield.

Key games this season: Kennebunk, Westbrook, Thornton, Deering, Chevrus

Season outlook: “We’ll have a lot of experienced players at the offensive end of the field,” Bell said. “The top two scorers from 2009 return. Overall, seven of the top 10 scorers from last season are back. Our midfield unit is very athletic, which should give us favorable matchups on both offense and defense and help us clear the ball. We lost last year’s entire starting defensive unit to graduation. Though all of our defensive personnel are relatively inexperienced at the varsity level they have shown so far in preseason that they are willing to work hard. We’re confident their maturity will make up for their lack of experience. We should be a high scoring team, but ultimately we’ll go as far as our defense takes us. Our goal is to earn one of the six playoff spots in Western Maine Class A.”

Boys track

Coach: John Wilkinson

Key players: Senior captain Jon Day (hurdles), senior captain Cam Stevens (middle distance) and senior captain Adam Hawkes (distance)

Key meets this season: County meet, SMAA conference meet, State Class A Championship

Season outlook: “We have a deep squad this year,” Wilkinson said. “If we can stay healthy, we should be able to accomplish a lot. We’ll be looking for a top five finish in the Class A state championships.”

Girls track

Coach: John Caterina

Last year’s record: 12-2 regular season, 5th SMAA, 12th state Class A

Key players: Seniors: Kelsey Rex, Emily Southard, Rachel Wilkinson; Juniors: Jenny Thuotte; Sophomores: Audrey Adkison, Katie Flanders, Samantha Grant, Sarah Perkins, Clara Stickney, Rebekah Wise; Freshmen: Amber Holivan, Quincy Shaw

Key meets this season: The final regular season meet with Windham, Scarborough and Westbrook is fun for local bragging rights.

Season outlook: “Gorham will be very strong in the distance races, racewalk and hurdles, Caterina said. “With increased numbers (close to 40 girls this spring), Gorham is hoping to develop some depth in the sprints, throws and jumps. Gorham should be very competitive and among the top teams in the SMAA this spring.”

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