Biddeford Tigers

Coach: Keith LeBlanc (7th year)

Last year’s record: 7-9 (Lost to Deering in Class A South quarterfinals)

Key newcomers: Kurtis Edgerton, Ashton Crowell, Tucker Dineen, Brady Wildes

Key returners: Logan Magnant, Colin Lavigne, Brice Springer, Owen Sullivan, Evan Paquette, Curtis Petit, Ian Couture, Carter Edgerton, Carter Burnell, Hunter Demeule

Key losses: Brady Crepeau, Joey Curit, Nick Gallant

Coach’s outlook: We have good pitching depth and a solid defense. We will look to improve offensively from last year. The team is very experienced and ready to compete.

Kennebunk Rams

Coach: Brian Dill (33rd year)

Last year’s record: 3-13

Key newcomers: Tommy Lazos, Ryan Connors, Ronin Tachibana, Elliot Gere, Nick Teguis, Benson Furber

Key returners: Cole Hoffman, Derek Smith, Matt Smith, Chris Taggart, Alex Champagne, Chris Grady, Caj Gibson, Ian Connors, Brede Gibson, Bryan Hickey

Key losses: Jack Kiley

Coach’s outlook: Many starters return from last season. Moving to the SMAA is a challenge, but if the sophomores adjust and we pitch well we will be very competitive.

Massabesic Mustangs

Coach: Cory Woodsome (2nd year)

Last year’s record: 2-14

Key Returners: Jake Gregoire, Alex Schepis, Nick Hooper

Coach’s outlook: Young team with hopes to be more competitive this season as long as we can take care of the ball and be more aggressive at the plate. Overall, (we have a) great group of young guys that are fun to be around.

Noble Knights

Coach: Adam Hale (7th year)

Last year’s record: 5-11

Key newcomers: Will Shapleigh, Owen Podolec, Bryce Cantin

Key returners: Jake Lacroix, Coby Johnson, Duncan McGilvery

Key losses: Kasey Rogers, Ian Dudley, Dalton Meagher

Coach’s outlook: Great group of hard working baseball guys. Team has the potential to make the tournament. Starting pitching is going to be the key.

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls

Coach: Tom LaChance (13th year)

Last year’s record: 8-8 (Lost Class D South prelim to Sacopee Valley)

Key returners: Matt Hurley, Kyle Allen, Cody Blanchette, Peyton Blanchette, Ryun Hogan, Sean Pratt

Key newcomers: Chandler Payea, Andrew Houle, Mark Johnston, Bradley Houle, Matt Doody, Craig Evans, Cameron Rice, Rudy Mago, James McCullum, Ryan Schildroth

Key losses: Thomas Fregeau, Evan O’Donnell, Joe McCullum

Coach’s outlook: All of our Pitching returns so it should keep us very competitive. Goals are to be a better hitting team and win the 1-run ball games. Last year we put ourselves in position to win but lost five 1-run ball games. Traip and St. Doms should be better, and Hall-Dale and Winthrop should be good. Maranacook and Lisbon should be respectful with having large enrollments for our division. Key will be finding the way to win the 1-run ball games and playing together not as individuals.

Sanford Spartans

Coach: Mark Boissonneault (20th year)

Last year’s record: 6-10 (First round win vs TA; lost to Gorham in 2nd round)

Key newcomers: Sol Demers, Chase Kerrigan, Wyatt L’Heureux

Key returners: Nick Liston, Nate Martineau, Ryan Connarton, Marcus Gould

Key losses: Frankie Veino, Brad Bouchard

Coach’s outlook: Pitching is the key and we have to make up those innings with new faces. Veino and Bouchard made up most of innings last year. Returning to the mound this year are Martineau and Josiah Scott. Newcomers Chase Kerrigan and Miles Hilton make up the pitching staff. Returning are Gould, Liston, Martineau and Connarton to the lineup along with Demers and L’Heureux that hope to score enough runs to compensate for the young pitching staff.

Thornton Academy Golden Trojans

Coach: Jason Lariviere (1st year)

Last year’s record: 12-6 (Lost in Class A South first round)

Key newcomers: Kolby Lambert, Cameron Seymour, Ryan Penney

Key returners: Luke Chessie, Brogan Searle-Belange, Timmy Smith, Jacob Laplume, Brady Lambert

Key losses: Brandon Hall, Evan Balzano

Coach’s outlook: Our strength should be pitching depth and defense. So long as we can have command of our pitches, pitch to contact and make the plays we are supposed to, we should be strong. Offensively, we have a lot of speed so getting our players on base and being aggressive with our running game will be key.  We have a good mix of seniors and underclassmen so as long as we play as a team, we should be in for a successful 2018.

Wells Warriors

Coach: Todd Day (6th year)

Last year’s record: 11-6-1

Key newcomers: Covy Dufort, Trevor Villemaire, Nate Chandler

Key returners: Cameren Cousins,  Liam Bell, Michael Wrigley, Tyler Bridge, Gary Andrews, Tyler Carpenter, Matt Tufts

Key losses: Andrew Skeats, Ryan Sousa

Coach’s outlook: We have experience, returning pitching, strong defense and an emerging offensive attack that should prove to have this team contend with the typical powers in Class B.