The William Floyd varsity wrestling team continues to impress. Less than a month after winning the League I dual meet championship for the first time in more than 40 years, the William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team made history once again by capturing the League I Tournament title for the first time since the 2001–02 season.
The Colonials turned in a dominant performance at Patchogue-Medford High School, finishing with 263 team points to outdistance the rest of the league. Under the guidance of head coach Tony Mecca, William Floyd showcased both depth and star power throughout the tournament. A program-record nine wrestlers advanced to the finals in their respective weight classes, with six finishing as overall champions. In total, 13 Colonial wrestlers placed in the top four, earning berths in the upcoming Sectional Championships at Stony Brook University this weekend.
William Floyd crowned six League I champions: Avery Bent (175 pounds), Kayvon Garner (165), David Gonzalez (190), Jayvyn Johnson (144), Josiah Lors (215), and Jack Meyer (138). Johnson and Lors each repeated as champions for the second consecutive season. Additional podium finishes included second-place efforts from Maiquel De La Cruz (150), Angelo Franzese (285), and Caleb Holmes (132). Jayden Glover (126), Jordan Glover (110), and Ryan Murtha (150) earned third-place finishes, while Sam Salcedo placed fourth at 215 pounds.
The tournament capped an exceptional season for the Colonials, who have firmly established themselves as one of the premier programs in Suffolk County. Their success was further recognized when the entire William Floyd coaching staff was named League I Coaches of the Year. The varsity staff includes head coach Tony Mecca and assistant coaches Mike Murtha, Ray Passaro, and Cosmo Stoia. The junior varsity staff is led by head coach Brandon Croteau with assistant coach Scott Sottung.
With momentum on their side and 13 qualifiers advancing, William Floyd now turns its focus to the Sectional Championships, where the Colonials will look to continue their historic season.