Mastic Beach, NY - September 22, 2017 - The William Floyd girls varsity tennis team continues their winning ways this season as they currently sit in first place with an 8-2 overall record and 6-0 in Division play. Led by Dave Pia, the two-time United States Tennis Association Coach of the Year, the Colonials are poised for a 15th straight playoff appearance and sixth straight League and Division titles. After dropping the first two matches of the season, they have strung together eight wins in a row putting themselves in great position for the remainder of the season.
“The girls are working hard and improving with each match,” said Coach Pia, “We have some tough matches and challenges head. We must keep our focus and determination and play one match at a time.”
The Colonials are led by three time All-County player senior Brooke Fernandez, as well as junior Hailey Loughlin and sophomore Alyssa Drell. Team members also include seniors Briana Gonzalez, Alivia Cagliano, Delaney Kane, Chloe DeGrauw, Emily Drell, Katie Senetto, Jessica Jones and Paige Lyons; and freshman Saskia DaSilva.
The Colonials have several more regular season matches left including at Hampton Bays, Westhampton, East Hampton/Bridgehampton/Pierson, McGann-Mercy and home against Shoreham-Wading River and Mattituck.