The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, finished the regular season with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a 13-3 mark in League I play. Like the boys’ program, the Colonials continue to make history, as their five-year playoff streak is now the longest in program history by a two-year margin. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams have reached the playoffs in each of the past five seasons. Entering the year, expectations were high following media day, as the Colonials returned a deep roster featuring a strong mix of talent, athleticism and age that blended well on the court.
The team’s leading scorer is junior Savannah Pantry, who is averaging an impressive double-double this season and showcasing a well-rounded skill set. Pantry averages 13 points and 11 rebounds per game while also leading the team in blocked shots. Second in scoring is Taleah Coppola, a freshman already in her second varsity season after debuting as an eighth grader last year. Coppola averages 12 points per game and also leads the Colonials in assists and steals. Sophomore Milania Farrow adds another scoring threat, averaging 11 points per game, while junior Chloe Campbell provides a strong interior presence as one of the team’s top rebounders and shot blockers.
William Floyd has also received significant contributions from first-year varsity player Gabrielle Bell Eleazer, who is notably just a seventh grader. She is averaging eight points per game and has become a key contributor on the defensive side of the ball. Her rapid development has added valuable depth to an already versatile lineup.
The Colonials’ roster also includes seniors Jana Aly, Helen Lin and Vinte’ya Rountree; juniors London Barnes, Jewlianna Brown, Rosie Micucci, Jayla Thomas and Caiden Widecki; and freshmen Gizelle Edwards and J.J. Stewart. The team is supported by assistant coaches Robert Hodgson and Nicholas Thomas. As the Colonials turn their focus to the postseason, the future remains bright for this talented and youthful squad.