LebCo Athlete of the Week: Kasey Weimer

Northern Lebanon senior Kasey Weimer delivered the type of steady, high-pressure production that defines playoff basketball.  In the District 3 Quarterfinals on February 19th,, Weimer powered the Lady Vikings to a 40-27 win over Susquenita, scoring 23 points while going 11-for-12 from the free-throw line. The victory earned Northern Lebanon a PIAA State Championship berth, and those performances earned Weimer the votes as she was recognized as LebCo Athlete of the Week.

Following up her performance against Susquenita, Weimer continued to deliver as the postseason grind intensified. After a semifinal loss to Delone Catholic, she again came up big with 17 points in Northern Lebanon’s District 3 third-place game, a high-stakes road win over long-time rival Lancaster Catholic that marked the Lady Vikings’ first victory over the Crusaders in nine years.

“Both performances required me to score a lot and make free throws,” Weimer said. “I struggled at times, but I needed to stay focused. There was a lot of reading what the defense was giving and busting through gaps. Defensively, I brought a lot of energy. I try to bring the most energy to the defensive end because that’s the most important part. Last week was difficult, but the team and I persevered through it.”

Weimer’s week of big moments came on the heels of a milestone that put her in rare company. On February 10th, she eclipsed 1,000 career points, becoming just the 11th player in Northern Lebanon girls basketball program history to reach the mark, another reminder of the consistency she’s brought to the Vikings over four seasons.

The numbers behind her season tell the same story. Through 25 games, Weimer is averaging 12.9 points per game, and her efficiency at the line has been a steady weapon. Over a 10-game stretch that includes the playoff win, she shot 86.4% from the free-throw line (51-for-59). Over the past two games alone, she added 22 made free throws to her season total, a reflection of how often she’s attacked gaps and forced defenses into tough decisions.

Weimer’s personal goals match the ambitions of a Northern Lebanon team that expects its season to keep going.

“I have accomplished a lot of personal goals such as obtaining 1,000 points, playing basketball in college, beating Lancaster Catholic, and making it to states,” Weimer said. “But the other goal that I set was to make it to the Elite Eight again like last year. We did so well last year and I believe we can achieve similar success this year.”

As for how she fits into the team’s bigger picture, Weimer described a role that demands constant pressure offensively and versatility defensively.

“I have to be a constant scoring threat,” Weimer said. “I have to read the defense and make a decisive decision that will lead to a scoring opportunity. My coach wants me to always look for ways to score. He believes in me a lot. He’ll give me tough defensive assignments that require me to be physical. I have had to guard both posts and guards. I am pretty physical with anyone I guard. It can make my opponent pretty angry.”

Weimer was also quick to recognize the people behind the scenes who have helped shape her into the player and person she is today.

Weimer said that support system has mattered for years, especially during the moments when she needed confidence the most. “They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself,” she said, adding that she’s grown as both a player and a person because of the people around her.

“I would like to thank Coach Battistelli, Chris, Gina, Mr. Hess, Mr. Tavani, and Cassia for supporting me and making me a better player and person,” Weimer said.

She also credited her teammates for staying with her through the grind of the season. “They were there for me through hard practices and games,” Weimer said. “They never gave up on me and I would not be where I am without them.”

And at home, she said her family has been the constant foundation. “My mom, dad, and sister, Emily have all pushed me to achieve high success. They were always there for me when I needed them most — they even loved me when I was raging after games,” Weimer said.

A multi-sport standout at Northern Lebanon, Weimer also competes in field hockey, where she’s earned Second Team All-Star, First Team All-Star (twice), and Academic All-Star recognition. In basketball, she’s been a Second Team All-Star (twice) and an Academic All-Star. This past weekend she added another honor, being named a Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3 First Team All-Star for the 2026 season.

Weimer also shared that the competitive atmosphere, and the relationships that come with it, are what have made sports so meaningful.

“I enjoy the competitive atmosphere and my friends,” she said. “If it weren’t for my friends on the basketball team, I don’t know if I would have stayed or even been as good as I am. I enjoy winning and improving. The only way you do that is by having a competitive atmosphere. I am blessed to be part of one of the hardest sections in the country. I faced some tough people but that has allowed me to grow as a player.”

Since she was in elementary school, Weimer has dreamed of playing basketball beyond high school. Next year, she’ll get the chance to achieve that goal when she steps on campus at King’s College, where she plans to continue her basketball career. When it comes to her academics, Weimer intends to major in nursing, with a long-term goal of working in street medicine where she hopes to provide care for people experiencing homelessness and serve an often underserved segment of the community.

In her free time, Weimer enjoys watching classic movies and horror movies. Among her favorites are 12 Angry Men, The Crow, and The Shawshank Redemption, and she’s made her way through franchises like SAW, Final Destination, and Nightmare on Elm Street. And for a fun fact, she added this: her arms are hyper mobile, something that has surprised plenty of teammates when she stretches.

As her high school career starts to narrow toward its final chapters, Weimer said the ride has meant a lot. “The past four years of basketball have been the best years of my life and I am going to miss all of it so much,” she said.

Congratulations to Kasey Weimer on being named LebCo Athlete of the Week. And good luck to her and her teammates as they look to extend her career when Northern Lebanon plays in the First Round of the PIAA State Championship Tournament this Saturday on the road at Central Columbia.