William Floyd High School News

William Floyd High School News


Jan 27, 2026

William Floyd Track Earns League 1 Title

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity track team has clinched the League I winter track championship. Under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll described the achievement as a “total team effort,” noting that every athlete played a role in securing the overall title.

Jan 26, 2026

William Floyd Students Donate to Child Life Program

The William Floyd High School Medical Club recently made its annual donation to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, continuing a long-running effort to support pediatric patients and their families.

Jan 21, 2026

Coach Healey Wins His Milestone 100th

William Floyd High School varsity bowling head coach James Healey recently reached a personal milestone by earning his 100th career victory in a 34-2 win over Bellport. During the match, senior Nicholas Powers rolled a game-high 255, while sophomore Gino Conforti added a strong 224, helping secure the landmark victory for both the coach and the program.

Jan 20, 2026

William Floyd Senior Selected for Parrish Art Museum Program

WFHS senior Bella Humberstone has been selected to serve on the Parrish Art Museum’s ARTscope Teen Council, an 18-week paid internship program designed to introduce students to careers in museums and the visual arts.

Jan 14, 2026

Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.

Dec 26, 2025

Savannah Pantry Leads William Floyd

There was never much doubt that William Floyd’s Savannah Pantry was going to turn heads this season. Already regarded as one of the top players in Suffolk County, Pantry has recently taken her game to another level, catching fire as the early portion of the season unfolds. Her dominant performances have helped lead the Colonials to an unbeaten start and have showcased just how complete her skill set has become.

Dec 16, 2025

Floyd Basketball Watches Two Success Stories

It’s rare for athletes to see firsthand how much success hard work can bring, but that opportunity came this past week for the William Floyd girls’ basketball team. The Colonials attended the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, an annual event featuring elite Division I matchups.

Dec 11, 2025

William Floyd Cleans Up at the Awards Dinner

The William Floyd Colonials football program had a big night this week earning a host of honors at the annual Suffolk County Football Coaches Association awards dinner held at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge.

Dec 11, 2025

Ja’Quan Thomas Wins the Hansen Award

Ja’Quan Thomas will need to find a place to put all his new trophies and awards after this week.

Dec 9, 2025

William Floyd Basketball Hosts Coach Sumpter Memorial Game

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently hosted its first annual Coach Darrell Sumpter Memorial Game in a matchup against Sachem North.

Nov 16, 2025

The Colonials are now looking at a 3-peat

The William Floyd Colonials are heading back to the Suffolk County Championship game after defeating rival Longwood in a dominant 41-7 rout this weekend.

Nov 9, 2025

Floyd moves on defeating a familiar foe

The No. 1-seeded William Floyd Colonials continued their quest for another championship with a dominant 34-14 victory over Sachem East in the Section XI quarterfinals this weekend.

Nov 6, 2025

William Floyd cross country qualifies for states

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team, under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll, recently concluded a successful regular-season dual meet schedule with an impressive 4-1 overall record.

Nov 4, 2025

William Floyd with a statement win on senior day

The William Floyd High School varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, finished the 2025 regular season with a perfect 8-0 record after a 35-0 victory over Walt Whitman this past Saturday. With the win, the Colonials earned the Division I championship for the 17th time in program history and secured their 26th consecutive playoff berth.

Oct 29, 2025

William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors

William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.

Oct 22, 2025

Floyd wins D-1 championship rematch

This past weekend featured a rematch of last year’s Division I Suffolk County Championship game, and once again, William Floyd stood tall when all was said and done.

Oct 5, 2025

William Floyd wins the Parkway Power Bowl

This past weekend, William Floyd’s undefeated season hung in the balance and appeared to be in serious jeopardy — but the Colonials found a way to prevail, winning the Parkway Power Bowl over their half-century rivals, the Longwood Lions.

Sep 28, 2025

William Floyd only needs one half to dominate

William Floyd needed only one half of football this weekend to prove its dominance — and for Sachem East, that was one half too many.

Sep 24, 2025

William Floyd is perfect on the season

The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team came into the season with high hopes and possibly just as high expectations, but they have surpassed every expectation thus far this year.

Sep 22, 2025

William Floyd alumni authors return for library event

Some of William Floyd High School’s most accomplished alumni will return to their roots later this month to share their journeys as published authors in an event designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.

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