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Timberlane Boys Soccer Preview

2006 record: 5-10-2, lost in Class L first round

Returning starters (8): Kevin Zambrano, Jr., forward; Tim Lira, Sr., forward/midfield; Alex Dostie, Sr., defense; Steven Vautour, Sr., defense; Mike Hatton, Sr., defense; Willy Stewart, Sr., defense; Jon Travers, Sr., forward

Returning lettermen: Jason Noonan, Sr., defense/midfield

Newcomers: Greg Jackson, Soph., defense/midfield; Nick Smith, Soph., midfield; Jarret McKallagat, Soph., midfield; Josh Mahoney, Jr., midfield; Matt McLaughlin, Sr., goalie; Nick Mascioli, Jr., goalie; Dennis Francoeur, Jr., defense; Charlie Hernandez, Sr., midfield; Ben LeSage, Jr., midfield; Chris Takesian, Sr., forward; Andrew Fortini, Sr., forward

Candidates in all grades: 60

Captains: Alex Dostie, Steven Vautour

Returning leaders: Kevin Zambrano (4 goals), Jon Travers (5 goals)

Returning honorees: None

Assistants: JV Jeff Baumann, Frosh. Ken Sinibaldi

Opener: April 28 at Nashua South, 6 p.m.

Odds and ends: Tim Lira is hoping to play at a Division 3 school. Mike Hatton doesn't figure to get worn down. He placed 20th in the state decathlon last spring. ... Jon Travers is an Eagle-Tribune All-Star in the 4x100 relay in track. ... Kevin Zambrano, the youngest member of the athletic Zambrano clan, is heavily involved in student government. ... The No. 13 Owls took No. 4 Londonderry to the final minute of the teams' playoff meeting. The Lancers scored with 44 seconds remaining to win 1-0.

Coach Bill Mealey (2nd year, 5-10-2): "I think we're stronger than last year. Last year's playoff game proves it doesn't matter where you're seeded. Honestly, this is by far the most talented, best character team we've had in a while. We don't have that one superstar or two superstars that a Londonderry or a Pinkerton have. Nick Smith, Jon Travers, Kevin Zambrano, Tim Lira; I think all four guys have a chance to score a lot of goals."