The William Floyd girls varsity tennis team, led by head coach David Pia, had another amazing season and are back in the playoffs for a 22nd consecutive season.

The Colonials finished with a 10-2 record in League IV play and a 14-2 record overall, which has earned them a No. 4 seed, a first-round bye and a second-round home playoff match in the playoff tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 22, against the winner of No. 13 Sachem or No. 20 Eastport-South Manor.

“All of the hard work over the summer got us off to a great start this year and has sustained us through the season,” said Coach Pia, the two-time USTA Coach of the Year and William Floyd Athletic Hall of Famer. Michael Clauberg serves as the assistant varsity tennis coach.

The Colonials overcame adversity along the way, as No. 1 singles player Anabel Van Cott has been injured since the fifth match of the season. In her absence, the singles lineup elevated their play and worked hard to improve throughout the season. The singles lineup right now includes Lydia Van Cott, Khloe DiMaio, Trinity Lyons and Madison Lockwood, who have all been playing well. The Colonials are hoping to have Anabel Van Cott back playing singles for the playoffs.

The doubles team also played a big role in William Floyd’s success, showing continuous signs of improvement while playing strong tennis. The doubles team includes Gianna Martin, Drew Wiegand, Olivia Phillips, Tatiana Sanchez, Corinne Neidig, Nadia Da Gama Paes, Rylie Wiegand, Brooklyn Barnes, and Renae Kelly.

The Colonials continue to work hard as they prepare for the playoffs.

The team also put forth a strong showing in the Division Individual Tournament and numerous players received athletic honors for their performance this season, including Lydia Van Cott, Gianna Martin and Drew Wiegand who earned All-County honors. Olivia Phillips and Tatiana Sanchez earned All-Division accolades, and Nadia Da Gama Paes, Corinne Neidig, Rylie Wiegand and Trinity Lyons earned All-League honors.

Additionally, seven team members were recently honored during their senior game, including Renae Kelly, Trinity Lyons, Brooklyn Barnes, Drew Wiegand, Nadia Da Gama Paes, Olivia Phillips and Madison Lockwood. 

This year, the Colonials also had two players, Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, highlighted as top 30 girls tennis players by Newsday in the early part of the season.