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, have earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament. The tournament was held at Smithtown East in the middle of October. As All-State honorees, the talented twin sister duo advanced to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Girls’ Tennis State Championship finals. The championships will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, this week.
At the state tournament, Anabel and Lydia defeated a strong team from Monroe County to advance to the Sweet 16 before falling to a tough opponent from the Ross School. “They had a great run and a great year,” said Coach Pia. “Finishing among the top 16 doubles teams in New York State is quite an accomplishment!”
This marks another impressive milestone for the Van Cott sisters, who have been key contributors to the Colonials’ tennis success under Coach Pia’s guidance for years. Their chemistry, determination, and skill have helped elevate the program to one of Suffolk County’s best.
The NYSPHSAA State Championships featured 96 of the best players from across New York competing in singles and doubles brackets. The three-day event began with two rounds of play on day one, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and consolations on day two, and concluded with the finals and medal rounds on the last and final day three.
“Starting with over 6,000 NYSPHSAA girls’ varsity players representing more than 400 teams from 10 sections, the 2025 season concludes with a competitive crescendo at the National Tennis Center,” said Chris Horgan, NYSPHSAA Girls Tennis State Coordinator. “It’s a few days of fantastic tennis. Congratulations to all who advanced to this stage.”