DOWNINGTOWN EAST

Last year: 13-9 Coach: Brian Stackhouse 4th year Key players: Brigette Nordberg (Sr.,OF); Claire Riley (Jr., 1B); Jenn Wilcox (Jr., C); Jess Meluskey (So., 3B/P) Outlook: The Cougars have battled for the division the past few seasons, and should continue to do so, despite a young roster that will also have to figure out how to handle the loss of three time DLN All-Area selection Paige Warfel, who has opted to forego her senior season of softball. But Brigette Nordberg is one of the top overall players in the Ches-Mont, and she should remain a key cog for the Cougars despite moving from catcher to the OF. The Cougars will look to a pair of sophomores in Claire Kelly and Taylor Baron to handle duties inside the circle.