All-Americans, respectively, last year. The Blue Jays are the team to beat in the Centennial Conference in '96 and several teams are poised to do it.
Defense is the key for the Bears, who return eight seniors.
Gettysburg will be looking to break into the top three this year. With nine seniors returning this year and an early confidence boost in the form of a No. 12 pre-season ranking, Swarthmore should be a strong contender for the CC title. The Garnet's first and biggest task will be to find a replacement for 1995 Player of the Year Julie Noyes. Western Maryland will look to climb back to the top of the conference after slipping last year. Dickinson welcomes back a talented and experienced offensive lineup in 96.