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Of The Week

Collin Varney Ashley Pelletier

Ashley Pelletier earned the top spot on the Lake Region Alpine Ski team last Thursday coming in 13th overall in the Giant Slalom Race at Pleasant Mountain.

“Ashley is a hard worker in practice, in the classroom and consistently earns the top spot for the Lady Lakers,” Laker Coach Kurt Berger said. “Her hard work, love of racing, and technical skills serves as a role model for all members of the team.

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Ashley 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 speciallydesigned t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Player of the Week

Name: Ashley Pelletier

Year in School: Junior

Hometown: Bridgton

Parents: Keith and Lynne Pelletier

Sports you Play: Field Hockey, Ski Racing and Lacrosse School honors: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose alpine skiing? I was put into ski racing by my parents when I was 6, so I’ve been competing for 11 years now. I stuck with it as other sports came and went because of how different it is than other sports. Due to it being an individual sport, a good team is really important and I think I’ve found the

Freshman Collin

Varney is quickly establishing himself as leader in the young and developing Lake Region boys’ Alpine Ski Team. “On a team with one senior and three incoming freshmen, Colin has been working hard on his technical skills and his confidence in the race course,” Laker Coach Kurt Berger said. “He has been consistent in dryland training and on-snow practices. His hard work is paying off and we have seen quick progress in his finishes each week. We look forward to Collin’s continued contributions to the team.”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Collin 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 speciallydesigned t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Player of the Week

Name: Collin Varney

Year in School:

Freshman

Hometown: Bridgton

Parents: Dwayne Varney, Laura Varney

Sports you Play: Skiing, soccer

Q. Why did you choose alpine skiing? I choose it because I wanted to get better at skiing and to be with friends

Q. Complete the following, “I know I’ve had a good meet if…” I feel good about how I did during the meet and when I COLLIN, Page 5A ASHLEY, Page 5A

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