Lauren Roy was the top point earner for the Lake Region varsity alpine ski team in Tuesday night’s slalom race and earned second place in Thursday night’s giant slalom race. 

“Lauren continues to work hard daily in practice to improve her skills and techniques,” Laker Coach Kurt Berger said. “Her positive attitude and love of skiing has an influence on all members of the team.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Lauren 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.

Player Profile: Lauren Roy

Residence: Bridgton  

Year in School: Sophomore

Parents: Deb Roy, Chris Roy

Sports you play: Soccer and ski racing 

School groups/honors: I am the publicity manager for my class and the vice president of Project Planet. 

Why did you choose alpine skiing? I ski race because I love to ski. Ski racing makes what I love to do a challenge. 

What do you enjoy most about this sport? I enjoy ski racing because it challenges me and gives me a goal to work toward. 

How has competing in sports changed you as a person? Ski racing has taught me that no goal is unreachable. It has taught me that reaching goals isn’t about how strong you are or how much training you have put in, it is about knowing you can. The biggest thing holding people back in any aspect of life is their mindset. 

During this period of Covid-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? With ski racing being an outside sport not much about it changed. We wore masks but we always have because of the cold. The biggest adjustment I think would be that we didn’t have states last year. I am excited to go to states this year because it will be my first. 

What is one of your most memorable sports moments? One of my most memorable moments was Wester Maines my freshman year. The whole team raced so well. We were so close to taking first place, but we were off by one point. 

What is your most disappointing sports memory? I crashed my first day my freshman year. Both my skis came off when I fell and I slid so far. I had to hike up and get my skis while the whole team was watching. A very humbling and funny experience. 

How have sports prepared you for your future? Sports have prepared me for my future in many ways. One of which is learning that the right mindset is the key to success. This is something that is essential to sports but can be applied to anything in life. 

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? Kurt Berger has made such a positive impact on my life. He showed me that ski racing is a mental sport and I perform better when I’m calm and happy. I am lucky enough to have had him be one of my coaches since sixth grade. I know that without him I would not be where I am today. 

What are your future goals? My future goals as of right now are to go to college and to continue to ski race in college. 

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 the amazing coaches I have, all the connections I have made, the funny memories, and the nightly sunsets during practice. I will remember the good memories, the stuff that matters.