"If she can get back to the point where she was at in secondary school, she could vie for a league title," Haggerty said.

In the pole vault, an event which will count at the indoor Heps for the first time this season, the team will be led by sophomore Lonnie Sherwin.

In the weight throw and the shot put, Harvard will be led by co-captain Kristy Johnson. The team also has high expectations for freshman throwers Jill Kornetsky and Donielle Colich.

"We've got strong freshmen across the board," Johnson said. "They'll figure big in the throws, the sprints, and some jumpers will do well. I think the freshmen class will be a huge part of our team this year."

An area where Harvard needed improvement from last season was the longer distances. The success of the cross-country team this fall bodes well for its chances this season.

"A lot of the upperclassmen have been running really well so far," Johnson said. "Having a successful cross-country season has really motivated the distance runners to perform well in the indoor season."

Senior Bethany Helms looks to carry over her success from the fall where she finished fifth in the Heptagonals and qualified for the NCAA Championships.