Hall, though, should also be confident after taking a game from Helal for the first time at the Howe Cup.

“Obviously, Amina’s favored, but I think the playing field is much more leveled since Julia graduated,” Hall said.

Elias, a quarterfinalist last year, also refuses to be intimidated.

“Definitely, Amina’s the one to beat, but I think she has a lot to prove, too,” Elias said.

Penn junior Runa Reta, who lost to Beaver in last year’s semifinals, and 2001 quarterfinalist Olga Puigdemont-Sola of Cornell also could be dangerous.

Crimson freshman Lindsey Wilkins will be looking to put forth a strong showing in her first ISA Championships, while Wing is an experienced competitor closing out her collegiate career.

“I don’t feel like there’s anyone out there who I shouldn’t be on court with,” Wing said. “I like [facing] players who are supposed to beat me; it takes all the pressure off.”

Wing’s goal is to be named a First-Team All-American, while junior Ella Witcher hopes to make the second team. Co-captain Colby Hall, a Consolation II finalist last year, also has the ability to scare some of the tournament’s higher seeds.

The Crimson can certainly do some damage in both draws, and with a good showing this weekend, they might be able to lessen the pain of those measly second- and third-place team finishes.