WISCASSET

For the third time in three seasons, the Wiscasset High School boys soccer team has a different coach, with Chris Cossette taking over for Todd Souza.

Duane Goud lost five starters in the girls soccer program, but returns a senior-laden squad that looks to contend again. And, Warren Cossette has a smallish cross country team that is looking to do well individually this year.

At press time, new golf coach Gregg Wood was scrambling to put together a golf team for the Wolverines. With only one golfer, Grant Hefler, on the team, there is a chance, according to Wood, that golf may be put on hold for a season at Wiscasset.

Boys soccer

Coach — Chris Cossette, first season.

Last season — Went 8-4-2 in Todd Souza’s only season at the helm. Defeated Carrabec, 1-0, in a Western C prelim before falling to Maranacook, 6-0, in the quarterfinals.

Players lost — Logan Grover, David Marcus, JD Souza (transfer).

Players returning — Senior Andrew Corson (MF, may return from military basic training in time for part of the season); juniors Brycson Grover (MF), Alex Webber (D), Zack Fifield (anywhere), Sam Storer (MF/D); sophomores Kevin Lynch (D), Ethan James (MF), Russell Marr (MF/A), Brandon Goud (A/MF), Ryan Medina (D), Nate Woodman (D/MF), Josh Kramely (MF(), Alex Stozier (D), Conlon Ranta (GK/D).

Key newcomers — Freshmen Matt Martin (MF/A), Max Sampson (A/MF), Trinin Jeffrey (D/MF), Sam Stozier D/GK).

Team overview — “Our goal is to maintain possession and to have a 1-2 touch strategy,” said Chris Cossette, who coached at Wiscasset in the mid-1990s and last season with the Wiscasset Middle School boys soccer team. “I’ve known a lot of these kids for some time. I know their potential.

“This is the third coach for the juniors in three seasons. That is tough when you’re hearing a different strategy each year. I believe they can take it all in and use their skills to do well this season.”

Season opener — Saturday at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.

Key contests — Sept. 9 home opener versus Carrabec; Sept. 19 at Lisbon; Sept. 23 home against St. Dom’s; Oct. 10 at Telstar; Oct. 16 home against Hall-Dale.

Girls soccer

Coach — Duane Goud.

Last season — Won final 10 games of regular season to finish 11-2-1 for No. 4 seed in Western C. After defeating Lisbon, 1-0, in a prelim, lost to Waynflete in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.

Players lost — Bri Goud, Sarah Hanley, Shania Marr, Kasey Cromwell, Michaela Trudeau.

Players returning — Seniors Kayla Gordon (GK, three-year starter), Hanna Foye (D), Taylor Onorato (D), Miranda McIntire (MF), Maeve Carlson (MF), Rachel Berry (MF), Katie Mills (F), Alecia Faulkingham (F, returning from seasonending injury last year); junior Colleen Hendricks (D/MF); sophomores Gabby Chapman, Brooke Carlton, Jenna Bickford, Stephanie Jones, Keara Hunter.

Key newcomers — Freshmen Lindsey Gordon, Maeve Blodgett, Grace Webber, Sarah Foley, Arie Mills, Leah Potter.

Team overview — “We lost five starters, but I think we can fill in pretty easily,” said Goud. “Faulkingham is back from injury, and that helps up front, and some of the kids will give us good minutes. A number of these seniors have been together since the sixth grade. They know what each other can do, and should be able to move easily up and down the field.

Season opener — Sept. 5 at Boothbay, 4 p.m.

Key contests — Sept. 9 home opener against Carrabec; Sept. 16 at Hall-Dale; Sept. 18 at Lisbon; Sept. 27 home versus Monmouth; Oct. 6 at St. Dom’s.

Cross country

Coach — Warren Cossette.

Runners lost — Andrew Walton.

Runners returning — Ridge Barnes, Amanda Marcus.

Team overview — “The athletes have been working very hard to improve their form, stamina and speed,” said Warren Cossette. “We are looking to improve all year with new runners, and I think the kids will focus on their individual success as we put together a building team.”

Season opener — Sept. 10 at Winthrop, 4 p.m.

Key meets — Oct. 1 at Mountain Valley; Oct. 8 at Lisbon (Beaver Park); Oct. 18 MVC Championships.