Once again this season, Butler County soccer fields won’t have a shortage of talent, from established standouts to rising stars who haven’t yet made a name for themselves.

Let’s take a look at who to watch on the boys soccer scene this season, listed in alphabetical order.

Demaster wasn’t a starter last season, but he did see some playing time in goal. Raiders coach George Williams is encouraged by what he’s seen from him in the lead-up to this season.

Demaster’s athleticism “also brings a lot of confidence,” Williams said. “Getting some good games in early will hopefully build a lot of that confidence.”

DeWitt was an all-conference honoree last season, and Yellowjackets coach Brad Walker expects him to repeat that level of play.

“He’s one of our engines — if not the engine — of the team,” Walker said. “I expect such a step forward in maturity. ... You can see he puts in the work, and he’s ready for a really standout senior year.”

Freehling led the Rockets with 19 goals as a sophomore. Slippery Rock coach Kyle Hopkins expects him to play a major offensive role for his team again as it tries to track down another region crown.

Karwoski made 120 saves in goal for the Knights as a sophomore.

“He’s always working to improve his game, he’s always asking for feedback, which is great,” first-year Knights coach Mitch Andrews said.

Knezovich settled into a starting role late last season, and Planets coach Joe Haefner believes he “got a good amount of experience, and he can be a dynamic forward for us, score goals. He brings a lot of energy, enthusiasm.”

Haefner added Knezovich is seemingly always training or hopping into recreational games.

Along with junior defender Mark Betters III, Liscinsky saw time last season, but is expected to take on more of a share of the offense this time around.

“He’ll be certainly up there in point total for the season for us,” Trojans coach Scott Schlegel said. “Should be likely our team leader in points at the end of the year, between goals and assists.”

Myers had just one goal last season, but stats don’t tell the whole story.

“He’s strong, but he’s also got a very good foundation with his skills,” Andrews said. “He’s got good vision on the field. He’s gonna do whatever he needs to to stay competitive throughout a game.”

Perhacs led the Golden Tornado in goals as a newcomer last season.

“He’s just a complete soccer player,” Butler coach Troy Mohney said. “His soccer smarts (are) above everybody else. ... He’s just so intelligent (with) the spaces that he finds to get the ball. He sees how he can combine with his teammates to break down defenders.”

If Williams were sizing up his own team, Prex is someone he’d be game-planning around.

“He brings just a high level of skill and vision,” said Williams, who expects Prex to be a central part of the team. “One of his strong points is just his play-making and ability to see and make passes.”

Rumbaugh has dealt with head injuries over the past two campaigns.

“If he could stay healthy, he might be our next Mason Bell,” Gremlins coach RJ Carson said. “Seeing him improve and getting the confidence on the ball, and he’s hungry. ... I think that’s motivating him a lot.”

Schlegel, a defensive-minded all-section presence, is the Trojans’ lone returning starter. He also kicks for the football team.

“I think he started every game the last two years,” Scott Schlegel said. “He’s the tempo man for the team. ... His job is to make sure we get from transition — from defense — to attacking responsibly.”

Thompson, who also kicks for the ’Jackets’ football team, returns to play for his high school team after playing only for Beadling Soccer Club last year. He’ll battle for the starting spot in net with sophomore Henry Good.

“It’s a game-changer, just having somebody with that experience and leadership and qualities he brings to the table ... it should just raise our team caliber to the next level,” Walker said.