Brayden Beauregard was a standout attacker on the Concord High boys lacrose team this past spring. He reached 200 career goals with the Crimson Tide and was named to the Division I all-state second team.
But he’s more than just a lacrosse player.
Earlier this year, Beauregard was a crucial leader for Concord’s boys ice hockey team. Surrounded by younger players on defense, he led a powerful group in front of goalie Carter Heise. He was one of three Tide players on that Division I hockey all-state first team with Heise and Player of the Year Nolan Walsh.
Now that high school athletics are done, Beauregard will be moving on to follow a career in the trades as an electrical lineworker and move south to warmer weather.
As we do each week, the first question will be posed by last week’s athlete of the week, Bow High girls lacrosse goaltender Gianna Trott.
Q: What’s your favorite pregame tradition or superstition? – Gianna Trott, Bow Girls Lacrosse
A: My favorite pregame superstition is listening to the same songs and getting dressed the same way every time.
Q: How did it feel to be recognized on the all-state list for your performances this year?
A: Well, to start off, for hockey, it felt amazing; being voted by all the coaches just feels wonderful. Then, for lacrosse, it felt a little bit less cool because I made second team and not first team, but it’s still a really cool experience.
Q: How did you adjust from hockey to lacrosse with a quick turnaround?
A: Hockey kept me active and moving around using the same parts of my body that lacrosse uses. The only thing different is skating to running.
Q: What are some similarities between your sports that have helped you improve?
A: Both sports are very physical and require strong passing, shooting and teamwork. Being a senior leader in both hockey and lacrosse also helped me grow as a leader and taught me how to mentor and support my teammates.
Q: As you reflect upon your career, what are some memories that stand out?
A: One memory that will never leave me is walking into varsity locker room for the first time as a freshman.
Q: What piece of advice would you give your younger self?
A: Push yourself through everything and never give up on you want to achieve in life.
Q: You reached 100 career goals this past spring. How did it feel to achieve that milestone?
A: It felt amazing. I think I could’ve achieved further (than) what I did, but it was cool and felt great with all the people supporting me along the way.
Q: What’s next for you?
A: Looking to go down south to lineman school and looking into the career of becoming a lineman.