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.
The Colonials showed their support for those who have battled or are currently battling cancer by wearing special pink T-shirts. On each shirt, players wrote the name of someone important in their lives who has been impacted by the disease. Coach Sinclair expressed his appreciation to the student-athletes and their families, William Floyd teachers, and the entire school community for their generosity and support of the cause.
On the court, the Colonials delivered an impressive performance, improving their record at the time to 6-0 with an 81-32 victory. The game began competitively, with both teams trading baskets throughout a closely contested first quarter. However, William Floyd’s offense began to find its rhythm in the second quarter, allowing the Colonials to take a 29-17 lead into halftime.
The second half was dominated by William Floyd, as the Colonials took complete control of the game. They forced turnovers, secured key rebounds, and pushed the tempo, outscoring Riverhead 52-15 over the final two quarters to seal the decisive League I win. Junior Savannah Pantry led the way with a standout performance, recording a 24-point, 13-rebound double-double. Freshman Taleah Coppola also made a significant impact, contributing 12 points along with seven steals and five assists.
Following the victory, the Colonials now sit at 6-2 in league play and 7-3 overall on the season. With momentum building both on and off the court, William Floyd is gearing up for another strong push toward the postseason.