This year’s homecoming, which kicked off on Friday, Sept. 19 with the pep rally and dance, followed by the parade and homecoming coronation on Saturday, Sept. 20, culminated with a 20-0 victory over Brentwood before a capacity crowd at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex.

The Colonials, led by head coach Paul Longo, were powered by a strong running game behind a stalwart offensive line and a stout defense. In this shutout victory, defense was the name of the game, as the Colonials fought hard to keep Brentwood off the scoreboard throughout the contest. Senior Jayden Johnson and junior Jake Rivera each had dominant games on the defensive side of the ball, with Jayden recording 11 tackles and four sacks, while Jake made 13 tackles (four for a loss) and added three sacks.

Senior star running back Ja’Quan Thomas racked up 304 rushing yards behind a punishing offensive line and scored all three of the Colonials’ touchdowns on the day. With the win, the number one ranked Colonials improve to 2-0 on the young season. They will look to stay undefeated when they take on Sachem East on the road this coming Friday, September 26 at 6 pm.

Thank you to all of the participants for a great day, including the Mastic Beach Fire Department for adorning the large American flag, the NJROTC for their presentation of colors, the WFHS Pep Band for providing the festive music, the Mastic Fire Department, Mastic Beach Ambulance, Board of Education, NYS assemblyman Joseph DeStefano, Suffolk County Legis. Jim Mazzarella, Lynvet Cheerleaders, Lynvet Football Association, WFMS National Honor Society, WFMS Latin Dance, WFMS Kickline, WF Cheerleading, Floyd Theatre, WFHS Latin Dance Club, varsity golf team, varsity Rockettes, Tangier Smith Elementary School PTO, John S. Hobart Elementary School PTO, William Floyd United Teachers, WFHS Student Government, WFHS 9th Grade Class Council, WFHS 10th Grade Class Council, WFHS 11th Grade Class Council, WFHS 12th Grade Class Council, and the Homecoming Court!

Congratulations to the Homecoming Royalty including Homecoming King Ja’Quan Thomas and Homecoming Queen Veronica-Sky Williams, and Homecoming Prince Jack Meyer and Homecoming Princess Madison Sicignano.