Breck at Orono
7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25

Sophomore goalkeeper Hudson Haecker returns Breck after earning a spot on the all-tournament team as a freshman. Haecker made five saves in a 2-0 shutout over top-seeded St. Thomas Academy in last year’s state semifinals and stopped six shots in the state championship.

Haecker also has help from a solid group in front of him, anchored by Conrad Smits, the team's top defender.

All-state honorees Avi Eller and Garrett Opperman lead the Mustangs' offense. The duo scored five of the team's six goals in the state tournament. 

Orono returns all-tournament selections Spencer Overturf (24-14-62) and Guy Mohs (13-10-36), the team's two top-scoring strikers last season. 

The Spartans proved to be the state’s top defensive unit last season by posting more shutouts (13) than goals allowed (10), helping Orono outscore opponents 86-10. Five experienced players return to the midfield and defense, which should allow the Spartans to continue denying foes scoring chances while helping keep relentless pressure on opposing nets.