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 season record.
This performance was extra special for the team and school because it now means they have qualified for the Suffolk County Championship. The meet was held at Sunken Meadow State Park this past weekend. During that meet the Colonials also advanced as a team by achieving a sub-19:30 average, earning a spot in the State Qualifier this week.
At the county championship race, Vidal Macchia earned the Division I title, winning the 5K race with a time of 16:57. He also won multiple dual meet races in league competition and consistently ranked among the top competitors at Sunken Meadow invitational events. Vidal will compete in the State Qualifier Meet this week alongside his teammates.
In addition to Macchia, the Colonials are led by a strong group of seniors—Holden Lentini, Duncan Mahnken, Andrew Marino, and Richie Gielarowski—who have shown exceptional dedication throughout their high school careers. Tyler Onza, an eighth-grade standout from William Floyd Middle School, has also impressed with performances well beyond his years.
Continuing the Macchia family tradition, Vidal followed his Division I championship run with a third-place overall finish in the county, then captured the Sophomore Championship Race title on October 31. The next morning, he crossed the NYC Marathon finish line first in the USATF Youth Championships at the Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K in New York City.
The Colonials’ roster includes seniors Valentino Abate, Richard Gielarowski, Nicolaus Lattanzi, Holden Lentini, Duncan Mahnken, Andrew Marino, and Cristian Sarmiento; juniors Kenneth Carroway and Bryan Lin; sophomores Dwayne Fortune, Ryan Gerbino, and Vidal Macchia; freshman Jacob Barcia and Ryan Formato; and eighth grader Tyler Onza.