“I think we’re really focused now,” Kraay said. “It’s tough when you go outside. The season is long, and you start to lose focus. But we’re good now, and we have the chance to give it one last shot.”

Kraay won both the shot put at 16.14 meters and the discus at 49.10 meters. His performance in the discus was the best in the Ivies this season. He and sophomore Ian Shelswell have the potential to finish one-two at Heps next week.

“I’ve been improving, and Shelswell and I have been pretty even all season,” Kraay said. “That’ll mean more points for the team.”

On the track, Traugott and sophomore Chris Antunes had the men’s most impressive performance in the 800-meter run. The pair finished first and second, with Traugott clocking in at 1:52.55, and Antunes placing a few hundredths behind him. Both have the potential to score a few points at Heps.

The Crimson’s other victories on the day came from junior Benton Bodamer in the 110-meter high hurdles at 15.87 seconds, and Aaron Snead in the pole vault at 4.13 meters.

On the women’s side of the action, plenty of athletes stepped up their performances to the point where they could be in contention to score at Heps next week, which should be crucial. Several fifth- and sixth-place finishes could make the difference between unseating three-time defending champion Brown next week.

Freshman Breeanna Gibson won both the discus and shot put with throws of 44.02 meters and 13.29 meters, respectively.

Junior Nicky Grant won the hammer at 51.50 meters, and placing second in the shot put right behind Gibson at 13.25 meters. She will in contention to win her first ndividual Heptagonal title at Princeton next week.