Lydia Van Cott and Anabel Van Cott have been named among the top 30 girls' tennis players by Newsday for the fall 2024 season. The recognition comes as part of Newsday's annual review of top singles and doubles players in Long Island high school tennis.
The William Floyd High School sophomores were highlighted in Newsday’s feature, which stated, “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 are led by Dave Pia, a two-time USTA “Coach of the Year” and 13-time “Coach of the Year.” Last season, they secured their third consecutive league championship and reached the final four in the playoffs for the third consecutive year. This marks nine times out of twelve years that they have achieved this feat, including winning a county title in 2014. The team has started their current season with two decisive victories (7-0) over Comsewogue and East Islip.