No, your not seeing double. These are two young ladies from the William Floyd school district and also both well known to the high school tennis circuit. They are twins Anabel and Lydia Van Cott.This past week was a busy week on the tennis courts for these young ladies. Earlier this week they beat rival Westhampton Beach to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Suffolk County doubles tournament. Despite entering the court a step or two behind usual pace. These two competitors did what they’ve been doing their whole varsity career. Finding a way to get a win.They came back for the semifinal match with a whole new mindset, renewal of energy, and a determination to win yet again. And win is exactly what the Van Cott twins did. They dominated the match with an incredible 6-0, 6-1 victory against a tough Bayport Bluepoint team.Tuesday afternoon they battled it out with the Ross School for the Suffolk County championship doubles trophy. While the girls fell short of first place, they certainly left it all on the court. They gained a well deserved second place medal in the Suffolk County finals.The tennis season isn’t finished yet for Anabel and Lydia. This Monday they head into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens where they will compete in the All New York State tournament.Best of luck young ladies and cherish every moment of this amazing season and experience!
