With Lake Region looking for its first-ever boys’ lacrosse playoff appearance, Brandon Sargent came up big.

Sargent played extremely well in the final regular season game against Wells to help the Lakers clinch a first round playoff bye.

“Brandon had the opening goal of the game, which set the tone for the game,” Lake Region Coach Josh Plowman said.  

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Josh 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.

Name: Brandon Sargent

Year in School: Junior

Hometown: Naples

Parents: Mike Sargent and Suzie Mulhern

Sports you play: Football, lacrosse

Q. Why did you choose to play lacrosse? I started playing in the sixth grade. I love contact sports.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? Trying to stay in the game mentally.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? I love delivering hits.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on? I need to focus on getting my teammates on the same page.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Our team has struggled with being a team, but when we play like a team, we’re unstoppable.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? Coach Plowman and Coach Knapp have improved our program. We are one of the best teams in our class. We used to be the worst.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want to be known as someone who plays hard and tough on the field.

Q. 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 all the kids I have played with. It’s going to be rough leaving next year.