It’s been a good month for Ward Melville coaches Lou Petrucci and Jay Negus. Both took home top honors in their respective sports.

The New York Hot Stove League of Professional Baseball Scouts has named Lou Petrucci the 2019 recipient of the Steve Lembo Memorial Award for meritorious service to the national pastime at the amateur level.

Coach Petrucci will be a part of the dais that in the past has honored Willie Randolph, Steven Matz, John Flaherty and Dellin Betances just to name a few of the Major League players.  Coach Petrucci was selected by a committee that represents more than eight states in the Northeast area.  The 54th annual dinner will be held at Leonard’s of Great Neck on Jan. 25, 2019.

At the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association “Prep School Lacrosse Showcase”, Negus was presented with his 2018 Coach of the Year Award.

In 2018, the 21-1, Ward Melville lacrosse team won its second consecutive Class A, New York State Championship. This was Negus’ fifth season at the helm of the Patriots.  The Ward Melville graduate, has compiled a 88-16 overall record since taking over in 2014.