William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna just reached a coaching milestone – 100 career victories – in a 10-5 victory over Patchogue-Medford. In the game, junior Marc Pluchino totaled five goals and an assist, with senior Geo Alvarez adding two goals and two assists. With this victory, the Colonials are now 4-1 on the season.

“Congratulations to Coach Megna on this milestone achievement,” said Kevin Coster, Superintendent of Schools, William Floyd School District. “He is a highly-regarded teacher, coach, mentor and William Floyd graduate, who bleeds Floyd green. His grit and determination continue to make a difference in the lives of his students and student-athletes on a daily basis.”

In 2024, Coach Megna was named the “Mike Bowler Man of the Year” by the Suffolk County Coaches Association, recognizing him for displaying integrity, morals, kindness, honesty, compassion and a love for the game of lacrosse. The award, named for Mike Bowler, the longtime Rocky Point School District lacrosse coach who passed away in 2019 after a long and storied career as a coach, teacher and mentor.

“It means a lot to be able to win 100 games in this sport at this school,” said Coach Megna. “We have garnered a solid reputation in the lacrosse world, one of hard-working young men that play the game the right way and always represent themselves and our community with pride. I’m proud to be part of that,” he said. Coach Megna added that this season is extra special because many of his student-athletes this year are from Moriches Elementary School, where he serves as a fifth-grade teacher.

Coach Megna thanked his strong coaching staff of James Lollo, Jordan Carlock and Victor Olivero, for their efforts day in and day out. He also expressed gratitude to the William Floyd Athletic Department for their continued support, Mr. Coster for his unwavering support of him and the entire athletic program, and the Board of Education for always putting kids first. He also would like to thank the parents of his student-athletes including Tammy Blankenship, Barbara Bilotti, Lisa Cacioppo and Suzanne Fox, and many others including Moriches Elementary principal Deirdre Redding and assistant principal Nikki Stallone, and his colleagues at Moriches Elementary. He would also like to thank his wife, Kellie Megna, and son, Greyson, for their tremendous support.

Next up for the Colonials is an away game at Huntington on Monday, April 14, at 4 pm before they come back home to battle Brentwood on Wednesday, April 16 at 4 pm.

Congratulations to Coach Megna on his 100th career victory and the Colonials on a fantastic start to the season!