Kasey Wentworth

Kasey Wentworth is one of the most spirited people Coach Alexis Guzman has met!

“Though we started this season late, Kasey knew someone needed to step up and make a huge effort to get things started. Kasey took it upon herself to get together the girls that were interested in cheering and start teaching them our sideline cheers!” said Coach Guzman, in her first year as a varsity cheering coach at Lake Region. “She comes to practice everyday with a smile on her face ready to work! It doesn’t matter if she’s had a rough day at school, is exhausted from working the night before or has an injuring that is trying to slow her down! This senior has definitely stepped her game up and wants this team to do great things!”

Coach Guzman can count on Kasey to let her know “what’s going on in the other girls’ heads.

“She stays after just about every practice with questions for me and answers to my questions! I couldn’t ask for a more spirited and active person to be such an outstanding leader for our team!” Coach Guzman said. “I would like to thank Kasey for being the rock of this team and wish her luck with whatever the future has in store for her!”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Kasey Wentworth is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Wentworth File

Name: Kasey Wentworth

Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Bridgton

Parents: Jillene and Jeremy Wentworth

Sports you play: Cheerleading

School organizations: Varsity Club

Why did you choose to be a cheerleader? I’ve been wanting to cheer for as long as I can remember.

What is the most difficult part of cheering? Getting over the fear of getting hurt.

What do you enjoy the most about the sport? Learning new routines and showing everyone during halftime.

What do you feel you need to work on and why? I need to work on my tumbling because it will bring my team further in the winter.

Why is teamwork important? You need to be able to work with your team while you’re stunting because if you can’t work with your group, the stunt will fall.

What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coach pushes me when she knows I can do better.

How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I would want people to see me as a hard worker, supportive and spirited athlete.

Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will remember competing in competitions and cheering on all the other teams.