Suffolk Reporter

Lydia Van Cott and Anabel Van Cott have been named among the top 30 girls' tennis players by Newsday for the fall 2024 season. Newsday's annual review of the top singles and doubles players in Long Island high school tennis included the two William Floyd sophomores.

Newsday's feature noted, "With the twin sisters at the top of the lineup, William Floyd should challenge for the Suffolk large schools title. Anabel’s accuracy to the corners and Lydia’s topspin could make for a formidable pairing, though Coach Dave Pia said the rigors of competition in Suffolk IV may not allow him to play either one in doubles enough to qualify them to be a pairing for the county tournament."

The Colonials, led by their two-time USTA "Coach of the Year" and 13-time "Coach of the Year" Dave Pia, aim to continue their successful run. Last season, they secured their third consecutive league championship and reached the final four in playoffs for the third consecutive year—a feat they have achieved nine times in the past 12 years, including a county title in 2014. The Colonials began their current season with two decisive victories (7-0) over Comsewogue and East Islip.