Co-captain Emily Buxton leads the Crimsondefense with sophomore goalkeeper JessicaMilhollin.

Milhollin played every minute of every game inher rookie campaign and compiled a 1.74 goalsagainst average and a .869 save percentage.

Milhollin's play between the pipes may be thedeciding factor for a team that has the talent towin the Ivy title (and the automatic NCAA berth)this year.

"Last year Jessica didn't feel she couldcommand the circle," said Assistant Coach DonnaLee, who works specifically with the Crimsonnetminders.

"Her game has matured a lot, and she hasconfidence in herself and the players in front ofher."

Also in the back will be junior Megan Colligan.The Eliot resident moved from the midfield to thesweeper position at midseason last year and willmost likely stay there, according to Caples.

For the first time ever, Caples has also had achance to incorporate her freshman recruits intothe preseason.

This year the league changed its rules to allowrookies to participate, and Caples said that someof the freshman will definitely play significantroles this season.

Freshman Courtenay Benedict will join themidfield and rookie Daphne Clark will provide evenmore depth at the back position.

The Crimson defense as well as its midfieldmust use its size to establish a physical presenceand shut down high scoring Ivy teams likePennsylvania and Princeton.

But right now, Caples and Crimson are stillbasking in the relatively stressless period ofbeginnings.

There is something sad about beginnings too,however. Every beginning must also come to an end