Local Pride: William Floyd High Girls' Lacrosse Heads to Playoffs Again

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team has qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year under head coach Nicole Alesi. They finished the regular season with a 12-2 record in Division I, earning the No. 4 seed in the Section XI Division I playoff bracket. They will host the No. 5 seed, Connetquot, at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex next Tuesday.

Coach Alesi, with assistant coaches Krystal Burke and Paige Sherlock, has commended the team for their teamwork and consistent performance. Key players this season include senior midfielder Kayla Gilmore and sophomore attacker Emma DiMaio.

Kayla Gilmore scored 57 goals and earned 86 points this season, making her the second highest scorer in Suffolk County. Emma DiMaio contributed with 36 goals and 80 points, ranking sixth in the county. Sophomore goaltender Julia Hipperling also performed well, with 84 saves, placing her among the top 30 in the county.

As the playoffs near, Coach Alesi is focusing on keeping the team united and motivated. The team, comprising experienced players and new talent, aims to perform strongly in the playoffs.

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