For the past few years, the Southern Regional field hockey team has been powered by experienced players. Eventually, though, graduations occur and a new cycle of players must come through the varsity system.

Such is the case for coach Jenna Lombardo’s Rams this season. After graduating 12 seniors following a 17-3 season in which it was Shore Conference Class A South champions, Southern may seem like it’s almost starting at Square One this season.

But is it?

“Our junior varsity team had a lot of juniors and was undefeated last season,” said Lombardo, who has 15 seniors on…