Morgan Steelman is a force to be reckoned with as a freshman on Princeton Women’s Squash, racking up two more wins against Williams and Middlebury this weekend. Ranked No. 1 at the U13, U15, and U17 age levels and reaching as high as No. 5 in U19, she will undoubtedly be vital to the depth and strength of the team as the season progresses. She took time off the court to sit down with The Daily Princetonian to talk dance moves and desert islands.
Daily Princetonian: Any special pre match rituals?
Morgan Steelman: I usually like to hit before my matches and if I'm really trying to pump myself up, I'll have a solo dance party in the locker room.
DP: Favorite memory on the team?
MS: My favorite memory is of traveling to Greece as a team over fall break. I really loved playing matches against the Greek squash players and encountering new styles of play. We had a great time cheering each other on and it was a great way to start our season.
DP: Favorite squash memory in general?
MS: My favorite memory is of winning high school nationals in my junior year of high school. We were seeded to lose 9-0 in the final, but upset our opponents with a 5-4 win
DP: What’s the thing you miss most about Philly?
MS: I miss my family and Flywheel spinning classes!
DP: What was your craziest match?
MS: Craziest and most memorable match was at high school nationals during my senior year. All my friends from school came to watch our team play and there was so much excitement and positive energy. It was such a special feeling to have them all supporting me, and I played one of the best matches of my junior career
DP: What’s the hardest thing about being on the team?
MS: The hardest thing is balancing academics and athletics.
DP: How do you celebrate a big win?
MS: Nomad pizza!
DP: What’s your signature dance move?
MS: Uncomfortably hopping in place with a little hip movement.
DP: Three things you would bring to a desert island?
MS: Sunscreen – I fry in the sun, a good book, and sushi.
DP: Three adjectives people would use to describe you on the court?
MS: Excited, happy, and focused.
DP: Best thing about Princeton?
MS: For me, the best thing about Princeton has been all of the amazing people I've met.
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