Fall representative sports summary | News post

All of William Floyd’s fall varsity sports teams have completed their regular seasons. The Colonials players and coaches have worked hard to make the team as successful as possible. Throughout the season and various postseason tournaments, the Colonials have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship in their actions. Introducing all of the fall sports!

Football (Head Coach Paul Longo)
The William Floyd varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, just concluded the regular season with an impressive 42-30 victory over Connetquot. The victory improved the Colonials to 7-1 on the season and earned them the title of Division I champion for the 16th time in program history. The No. 1 Colonials average nearly 42 points per game, and their only loss of the season was by one point. They will host No. 8 Sachem East in the quarterfinals of the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. The Colonials played Sachem East in early October and won 48-20. No tickets are required for this round of the playoffs. Attendance procedures for returning to Japan remain valid. ID is required to participate. Click here for complete instructions for the football game.

During the season, the Colonials had three players highlighted by Newsday as one of Long Island’s top 100 football players. This includes senior wide receiver Gio Alvarez, senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Derek Amato and senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Aaron Fisher.

Women’s National Tennis (Head Coach Dave Peer)
The William Floyd women’s varsity tennis team, led by head coach David Peer, had another great season in 2024. The Colonials finished 10-2 in Division IV games and 14-2 overall, making their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance. This regular season performance earned the Colonials the fourth seed in the playoffs.

“Our hard work over the summer got us off to a great start this year and carried us through the season,” Coach Peer said. The team also included two players named in Newsday’s Top 30 Women’s Tennis Players, Annabelle Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott.

The Colonials overcame some adversity in the process, as the aforementioned Annabelle Van Cott was injured since the fifth game of the season. In her absence, the singles lineup improved its play and strived to improve throughout the season. The doubles team also played a big role in William Floyd’s success, showing signs of continued improvement while playing strong tennis.

In the playoffs, the Colonials defeated No. 13 Sachem 6-1 in the second round and then won 6-1 against No. 12 Half Hollow Hills in the quarterfinals. The Colonials have advanced to the Final Four for the fourth straight year and 10th time in the last 13 years. In the final, they lost to first place Westhampton 5-2 after a close game. Congratulations to the Colonials on a great season filled with great memories that our student-athletes will cherish forever. Congratulations, Colonials!

Youth soccer (head coach Paul Paniccia)
The William Floyd men’s varsity soccer team, led by head coach Paul Paniccia, amassed a record of 9-6-1 (5-2-1 in League I), finishing second in the division over the Colonials. Achieved first place in the league. 10th seed in the playoff tournament. This is the 10th consecutive year the Colonials have qualified for postseason play. The Colonials’ roster is comprised primarily of upperclassmen, including 18 seniors, all of whom received recognition before a 3-1 home win over Central Islip. One of this season’s most impressive feats was holding Brentwood to a 2-2 tie, making the Colonials the first team to have that record blemished.

In the playoff tournament, the Colonials defeated No. 7 Ward Melville in a thrilling victory with a score of 2-1 after two overtimes. In the second round of the playoffs, the Colonials faced second-place Commack, but ultimately fell short, 3-0. Although the final result was different, they had another great season and created memories that will last a lifetime. Congratulations, Colonials!

Gymnastics (Head Coach Rich Daley)
The varsity gymnastics team, made up of student-athletes from William Floyd, Eastport South Manor, Longwood, Shoreham-Wading River, and Miller Place, had another great season this year, winning 6-4 overall. They finished with a loss and qualified for the county tournament for the second year in a row. The county tournament will be held at Walt Whitman High School on Tuesday, November 5th at 3:30 p.m.

The Colonials got off to a strong and fast start, winning four straight against Commack, Copiague, East Islip and Sachem. In addition to qualifying for county for the second year in a row, a number of student-athletes also qualified for individual county, including Caitlin Perillo of William Floyd on vault and floor.

At the Coaches Invitational held this past weekend, the Colonials featured coaches such as William Floyd Eva Arese (1st in Birds, 6th all-around) and Adrianna McCook (5th in Birds, 5th on beam). He showed important performance.

“Since last season, we lost some key players along the way, but we have added a number of key players and others have developed into the leaders we expected them to be,” Coach Daly said. Ta. “Kaitlin Perillo, Avery Morano, Eva Arese and the rest of our student-athletes have played important roles for us.”

One of the high points of the season came on Oct. 7 against Smithtown, when the Colonials broke the school record for two-game high score (166.125, set in 2023) with a score of 168.35. Ta.

Dear student-athletes, have a great season this year and do well in the county tournament! William Floyd team members include William Floyd High School student-athletes Caitlin Perillo, Olivia Rodriguez, Avery Morano, and Adrianna. McCook, Vanessa Echeverry, and William Paca Middle School student-athletes Ava Arese and Riley Risolo.

Field Hockey (Head Coach Maria Carlucci)
The William Floyd varsity field hockey team finished the season with six wins. Coach Carlucci said the Colonials have a “veteran core” with 12 players returning from last year. The team’s most thrilling victory came in a road game against Patchogue-Medford on September 18, when they trailed 1-0 in overtime.

Junior Gianna Trotta was named one of Long Island’s top 50 field hockey players by Newsday before the season started and ranked as the team’s top contributor, leading the team in goals and assists. Starting goaltender Karina-Sky Parmenter also contributed greatly, posting five shutouts on the season.

Women’s National Soccer (Head Coach Kristen Carroll)
The William Floyd women’s varsity soccer team won four games overall on the season. “We have a great group of girls that came in with a desire to play every day,” Coach Carroll said. “They are resilient and hardworking.”

The Colonials got off to a strong start, going scoreless through their first two games, with a tie against Center Moriches and a win against Westhampton. The Colonials’ other two wins this season were shutouts, 1-0 against Central Islip and 2-0 against Riverhead.

These shutouts were largely due to the efforts of starting goaltender Eva Tiedemann, who consistently helped keep the team competitive. Madison Widecki, Natalie Samrihan, Kaiden Widecki and Emma DiMaio also made a big impact with their tenacity and versatility playing on both sides of the ball.

Women’s National Volleyball (Head Coach Matthew Van Horn)
The William Floyd women’s varsity volleyball team also earned its fourth win of the season. The Colonials played well at home, defeating Division I rivals Walt Whitman, Longwood, Central Islip, and Riverhead. Team captain Libero Claira Parente led the team in digs, co-captain Reihana Bailey led the team in kills and Kamiya Rose led the team in blocks.

The Colonials maintained high standards and worked on small things to improve their game. “Our goal, like every year, is to win it all, but each game we focus on the small steps to get there,” Coach Van Horn said.

Women’s National Cross Country (Head Coach John Ryan)
The William Floyd women’s varsity cross country team has two wins this season. The Colonials have won back-to-back road contests against Brentwood and Middle Country, respectively. Zariel Macchia continues to be ranked as one of America’s top runners. After competing in the district championship, the Colonials will prepare for the New York state qualifier in November. At last year’s state championships, William Floyd had several athletes finish in the top 10 in multiple events. This was highlighted at Zariel Macchia’s state championship, and she hopes to repeat the feat at this year’s showcase. Makia was also ranked among the top 25 cross country runners by Newsday. Additionally, at the kickoff of the New York City Marathon weekend last weekend, Zariel won the USATF Road 5K National Title.

Men’s National Cross Country (Head Coach Ed Knoll)
The William Floyd men’s varsity cross country team has two wins this season. The first was a very close road contest against Middle Country, and the other was at home against Longwood. The team competed in the division championship and concluded the season with the annual Frosh/Sof Championship competition.

Women’s National Swimming Team (Head Coach Taylor Buckley)
For the 2024 season, the William Floyd Women’s National Swimming Team focused on being more competitive during meets. Coach Buckley said, “The girls worked hard in practice to perfect their turns (which helped shorten their times) and earned points for the team.” “We were able to run some really good races and I was proud of how the girls performed in the water.”

The Colonials saw their hard work reflected in a number of close games. The final reward for their efforts came on September 19th during a game against West Babylon. The Colonials played host and had a resounding victory with a final score of 91-72.

Men’s National Golf (Head Coach Tom Short)
The William Floyd Men’s National Golf Team has fielded a very young and promising team for the 2024 season. This year, the Colonials lost four seniors to graduation. This year’s roster included primarily pairs of underclassmen and middle schoolers. Junior Matt Filosa, sophomore Nick Baldassare and freshman Heath Page led the team in the rink.

The Colonials put in a lot of effort this season trying to develop their game. “Many of our players have been practicing hard since the spring to improve their games and hone their skills,” Coach Short said. Matt Filosa’s efforts paid off when he shot a 90 in the league tournament at Cherry Creek Golf Links in Riverhead, earning him a spot in the county tournament. With a young, growing team and a strong work ethic, the golf team has a bright future ahead of it.

Congratulations to the Colonials on a great season. And good luck to everyone still in the postseason!