Paul Longo taking over as Shoreham-Wading River (NY) HFC
Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.) has found its next head football coach and it’s one of the longest tenured coaches in the state of New York.
According to a Newsday report, the Wildcats have hired former William Floyd head football coach Paul Longo to the same position at Shoreham-Wading River. Longo was the head coach at William Floyd from 1995 to 2025 before stepping down last month.
“I feel it is time for some of the outstanding younger coaches to have the opportunity to coach the team,” Longo said in statement when he stepped down back on Dec. 18. “I have been blessed and had the good fortune of being the head varsity football coach at William Floyd High School for 31 years. I am thankful and honored for all the support from the entire William Floyd community.”
“I want to thank all the coaches, administrators and support staff who have supported me all these years. But most of all, the players who left their heart and soul on the field and made us so proud. I will never forget the great wins and championships, but most of all the bonds we formed. I will always love William Floyd and be the biggest William Floyd fan.”
Longo during his 31-year run at William Floyd led the Colonials to 26 playoff appearances, 21 county championship games, 15 Suffolk County titles, five Long Island championships and three Rutgers trophies.
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At the time of Longo leaving the school, the longtime head coach compiled an overall record of 253-67. Longo owns Suffolk County’s longest high school football winning streak at 42 games (2005-2008).
The Wildcats ended this past season with an 3-6 record and finished ranked No. 254 in the final 2025 New York High School Football Massey Rankings.
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