NORTH SHORE (Podcast) The Novermber Moynihan Lumber Student Athletes of the Month are Lynn Classical’s Amanda Hughes (Volleyball) and Swampscott’s Lucas Bereaud (soccer). One hits the ball over the net, while the other usually finds the back of it.
Lucas Bereaud – Moynihan Lumber Student Athlete of the Month with Bill Newell
By Joey Barrett – Item Sports Editor
The Moynihan Lumber North Shore Student-Athlete award is a monthly honor given to one male
and one female for their excellence in the classroom and athletic competition.
Bereaud, a senior carrying a 4.0 GPA, hopes to study computer science in college.
“My family has always been focused on academics, especially my parents (Joanna and Philip),” said Bereaud, who was born in Boston before moving to Swampscott when he was 2. Also at that age, Bereaud discovered the sport he loves.“I’ve always enjoyed soccer – ever since I started,” he said. “When I’m playing, there’s nothing else I’m thinking about.”
The Big Blue forward scored 21 goals with seven assists and no yellow cards in 20 games this fall. He also led Swampscott in scoring the past three seasons, made the All-Northeastern Conference team, and was selected to play in the Eastern Massachusetts All-Star Game. He credits captains’ practices, summer league games, and lifting for some of his recent success – alongside a certain childhood activity.
“My parents always made me take my dog for runs,” he said. “So, that helps.” As for the balance between academics and athletics, Bereaud said, “I almost want to say it’s easier when I’m playing a sport. I can’t put anything off.” Plus, he gets by with a little help from his friends. “A lot of my friends play the same sports. We have the same schedule and are always helping each other,” said Bereaud, a tennis player in the spring.
He doesn’t plan on playing soccer in college, but has plenty of memories to take with him from
high school. “My favorites were two games against Marblehead, our rival. I scored the game-winner in both games,” Bereaud said. “Those felt good.”
