"I like the team atmosphere," Sugrue says of being the captain, "and I try to do a lot just by setting a good example."

One of the ways she sets a good example is academically. Sugrue, an English concentrator, learned from basketball the importance of self-discipline in her studies. "It made me realize I had to set priorities for myself," she said.

Sugrue has already qualified in the high jump for nationals, which will take place this March in Oklahoma City.

"I'm really not trying to put too much pressure on that. I'd like to jump at least six feet," Sugrue said.

Sugrue has not ruled out the possibility of jumping higher. She said that she is considering going to Europe to compete on the high-jump circuit for a year after she graduates.

"I feel I'm really raw in high jumping because I really just started jumping well about a year ago and I feel like there is so much left to learn," Sugrue said. "I always have the idea in the back of my mind of mind of giving it a year."

"I'm just having fun," Sugrue added. "If you're not having fun in what you're doing, if it becomes a job, then I don't care how good you are or how good you want to become, you should just stop."

If that's the case, Erin Sugrue won't stop until she's cleared 10 feet.