Similar results followed, as Sobhy and 2010 Individual National Champion Laura Gemmell became one of the most formidable pairs in collegiate squash history at the top of the Crimson lineup.

Sobhy was the highlight of an impressive freshman class for the Crimson, with four members of the Class of 2015 playing the top nine. No freshman posted below an .833 winning percentage on the season.

While Sobhy’s dominance quickly became the main headline of the season, the freshman believes that the pressures in college squash are much different from those in the professional tournaments.

“There’s a little more pressure [in college] of having to not only win for yourself, but for your teammates and your school and your coaches,” Sobhy says.

Sobhy is also enjoying playing under Way—a top coach with a wealth of experience both in the pros and in college.

“He’s coached at the top professional level and coached some of the guys to world No. 1,” Sobhy says. “He has so much knowledge and it’s great to work under someone who has that experience and knowledge of training top athletes.”

Way is also enjoying the chance to work with one of the world’s youngest and brightest.

“She’s the hardest working player of both teams,” Way says. “When you’ve got someone leading by such an example—and with such a drive and desire to reach her full potential—it’s tough for others not to follow down that path.”

—Staff writer Peter G. Cornick can be reached at pcornick@college.harvard.edu.