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Female Athlete of the Week: Jensen Westrick

Westrick propels CC girls

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Name: Jensen Westrick

School: Central Cambria

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Swimming

Athlete of the week achievement: Westrick won the 50-yard freestyle, 100 backstroke and two relays in a win over Cambria Heights. She won the 200 free, 100 butterfly and was part of the winning 200 free relay in a victory over Altoona.

Season update: Westrick is undefeated in all of her individual events, and the Lady Devils are 4-0. She holds school records in the 200 free, 100 IM, 100 free and 400 free relay.

Coach Amy Haycisak's quote: "Jensen is a very versatile swimmer and a great asset to the team. She is hard-working and dedicated to the sport. Jensen is one of this season's team captains and continues to display leadership in and out of the pool. I am looking forward to seeing all she can accomplish throughout the season

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Reese

Favorite subject: English/Literature

Favorite movie: "Top Gun: Maverick''

Favorite food: Ice cream

Favorite song: "Island in the Sun'' by Weezer

Outside interests: Member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, community service

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Pitt football

Pro athlete most admired: Katie Ledecky

Best athlete I ever competed against: Bedford's Leah Shackley

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a District 6 title

How I got my start in swimming: Taking lessons at Central Cambria High School

Future goal: "Swim competitively at IUP, go to law school and become an Army Ranger.''

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