"If [Nwokocha] can go though the year without a problem physically, he can win the Heptagonals," Haggerty said.
Dominic Patillo, who placed fourth in the 800-meters at Heps last year, is the other co-captain. Patillo has a torn calf and will be out of action until after winter break.
Junior Arthur Fergusson is the top returning performer from last year's team. He finished second in both the long jump and the triple jump at Heps.
"Arthur should be a dominant figure in the league in those events," Haggerty said.
Cross-country captain Ed Baker and senior David Martin, both district All-Americans this fall, will pace the Crimson in the longer distances.
"Ed Baker has made great improvement," Haggerty said. "He's among the best in the league in the 3K.
Both [he and David] should have designs on winning the league championship,"
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