BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD

This year may be the culmination of a four-year process in which B-G has transformed from young and overmatched, to experienced and among the top teams in the league.

Head coach Cindy Cifone said nine seniors make up this year’s club, and most have been with her on the varsity since their freshman and sophomore seasons. “We’re looking for a lot of progress this year and a lot more success,” Cifone said.

Fourth-year starting goalie, Megan Ferrara, is back on defense; fullbacks Taylor Palmatier and Taylor Cannistra are also fourth-year players to give the Bobcats a formidable defense.

On the offensive side, Cifone is pointing toward junior Cassidy Graham and Kylie O’Hara as playmakers.

“The team has more confidence now,” Cifone said. “It was a big jump for these kids from modified to varsity three years ago, but it’s been a big learning experience for all of them…making the sectionals this year would be awesome.”

GILBERTSVILLE-MT. UPTON

Meghan Benoit, whose first stint has head soccer coach was 10 years ago, returns to the head spot after several seasons away. Since her last season with the Raiders, the team has made the playoffs twice and had one sectional finals appearance. “I’m fortunate to have a great group of girls to coach this year, and they are being very patient with me and my ideas and approaches to the game of soccer,” Benoit said.