With just two games left in the regular season and the League Title already clinched, the William Floyd varsity boys basketball team has a chance to do something historic.
Despite a recent scare from Sachem East, the Colonials have remained unbeaten this year as they have blown out many quality opponents in one of the toughest public school leagues in the state.
Some people may think it’s a done deal that the Colonials will be unbeaten heading into the postseason, but the final two games on your schedule may be their most challenging yet.
Following their two most recent games that include a 34 point blow out against Walt Whitman — which allowed them to clinch the League I Championship — and a very close four point game against Sachem East, Floyd has to take on league rivals Patchogue-Medford (13-4, 10-3 in league play) and Brentwood (13-3, 10-2 in league play) before they can play some playoff basketball.
While it’s very clear that William Floyd is the most talented team in the county from top to bottom, Brentwood and Pat-Med are very formidable foes with very talented rosters as well.
Pat-Med is a team that is seeking revenge after taking an embarrassing loss to the Colonials by a score of 90-53 earlier in the new year.
The Brentwood Indians were one of the only teams all year, who were able to keep things interesting in their lone matchup of the year (so far) with Floyd, losing by score of 69-66 a couple weeks ago at home.
If we learned anything from this year when it comes to William Floyd athletics, we’ve learned that their athletes are built for the challenge that lies ahead of them.
The talented group of Jawuan Smith Jr., Jermaine King, Joey McLaurin, Dahmarion Morris, and the Yourison Brothers — Jayson and Jake — have been a part of the winning formula all year. If this group can continue to stay hot over the final two games, a perfect regular season with a chance of finishing the year as undefeated League, County, Long Island, and State Champions becomes much more realistic.