The Butch Dellecave Award is one of the most prestigious awards that any Long Island student-athlete can be honored to win, and even just being nominated comes with a grand distinction.
This year a couple of schools have acknowledged their nominees. At Ward Melville seniors Brennan Kurtz and Peyton Phillips were nominated for the annual Dellecave Awards sponsored by the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk.
Kurtz was one of the top linemen on the Island and was selected to Suffolk County’s Golden Eleven Team, which recognizes top senior football players who excel academically and athletically. His leadership on and off the field exemplifies the qualities celebrated by this prestigious award. Phillips was recently recognized as one of the US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans.
Brennan and Peyton were joined by the top male and female student-athletes from across Suffolk County. They were selected for their accomplishments on the field and more importantly their accomplishments in the classroom and commitment to the community. The Three Village social media account said "Congratulations Brennan and Peyton!! We are so proud, and you represent Ward Melville Athletics with class and integrity!!"
Rocky Point High School also put out a social media post recognizing their nominees. Seniors Kylie Lamoureux and Aidan Barry both won nominations for the the Annual Butch Dellecave Award. Lamoureux is a lacrosse player for the school who ended the season with 48 total points and 37 goals en route to her leading her team to an 11-7 record. Barry wrestles for the Eagles and he won the 170-pound final at the Suffolk County Championships, clinching a spot at the New York State Wrestling Championships.