MEET THE WRECKERS
2012 VARSITY
Diego Alanis
POSITION: Forward/midfielder
GRADE: 11
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Yet to happen
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Real Madrid
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Ping-pong
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Everything, what's not to like?
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Home
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Call Me Maybe"
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sherwood Diner
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Soccer tennis
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A kangaroo
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Cut the line, no one will notice."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Idol?" Balotelli, without a doubt
Nate Argosh
GRADE: 10
POSITION: Forward
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Tying goal against Ridgefield during freshman soccer
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Real Madrid
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Golf, basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Free periods
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: My couch
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: Some Justin Bieber
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Denny's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Eat a peanut butter sandwich
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A sloth
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Study."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Your role model in life." Larry David
Noah Bender
POSITION: Midfielder/forward
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: George's one-liners
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: AC Milan
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The teachers
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Swizzles
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Octathlon of Champions" (Dan Woog
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: KFC
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Wearing my wristband
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Someone with a normal voice
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Nice guys finish last."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite soccer player?" Kaka
Patrick Beusse
GRADE: 10
POSITION: Defender/midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: When I was told to warm up for my first official varsity game (pre-season)
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Barcelona
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Basketball, golf
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : When the lunch ladies charge you for 6 extra waters or the invisible bag of chips you're holding
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Beanbag chair in my basement
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Barby Girl" (Aqua)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Barcelona
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Chew gum, then spit it out right before beginning to warm up
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A sea otter
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Just give up."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite movie?" Wedding Crashers
Harry Birch
POSITION: Midfielder
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Scoring game-winner vs. Fairfield Ludlowe
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Real Madrid
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The amazing teachers!
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Home
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Octathlon of Champions" (Dan Woog)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Julian's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Tape
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A dog
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Can Dan Woog do a clap pushup?" Yes
Ethan Bradeen
POSITION: Defender
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Winning FCIACs my senior year
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Bury FC
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Track
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : We're good at every sport
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: My room
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Sparks Fly" (Taylor Swift)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Merritt Store
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Listen to music
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: a caterpillar
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "What's your name?" Ethan Bradeen
Jon Denowitz
POSITION: Defender
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Winning Watermelon Cup
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Argentina
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Volleyball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Senior parking
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: At home
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Home"
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Subway
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Not shooting on goal before starting
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: a celebrity
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Play baseball."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Who is George's girlfriend?" Jess Adrian
Joe Greenwald (co-captain)
POSITION: Forward/midfielder
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: FCIAC finals. It was awesome playing in front of that crowd.
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Atletico Madrid
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Options of classes -- lots of courses offered
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: My basement (where my Xbox is)
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: None; my music taste is immaculate
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sherwood Diner
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: High-fiving every member of the team, getting them jacked up
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: An eagle
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: My dad telling me to quit soccer in 6th grade...which I regretted. Eventually I came back.
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "How sexy are you?" Very
James Hickok (co-captain)
POSITION: Goalkeeper
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Advancing to 2011 FCIAC finals
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Chicago Fire
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Tennis, skiing, occasional dwarf-tossing
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The teachers
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Hank Mardukas' couch
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Sexy Back" (Justin Timberlake)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Popeye's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Listening to my Zune
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Bob Petersen or Mr. Jones
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Think before you act."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "What's your favorite slang term?" Sway boogie
Bobby Jacowleff
POSITION: Goalkeeper
GRADE: 11
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Don't have one yet (1st year)
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: USA
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Track, basketball, football, baseball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Free periods
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: My basement
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Tik Tok" (Ke$ha)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sakura
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: None
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A dog
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Play FIFA, then do your homework."
Sam Koenig
GRADE: 12
POSITION: Defender
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Dan Diaz's legendary halftime speech
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Hull City
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Tennis
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : White bread in the cafeteria
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Swizzles Froyo
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Octathlon of Champions" (Dan Woog)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sakura
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Soccer tennis
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Nicholas Cage
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Pick the Netherlands to win Euro 2012."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite soccer player?" Georgios Samaras
George Kokkalis
GRADE: 11
POSITION: Defender
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: None yet -- new student!
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Real Madrid
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Volleyball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The ladies
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: The mall
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "She Loves You" (The Beatles)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Olive Garden
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: "Help my team win, dear God"
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: President of the United States
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Don't go to college."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Where do you want to go to college?" Boston University or Providence University.
Charlie Leonard
GRADE: 11
POSITION: Midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Watching the 2009 team with the state championship (from the stands)
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Bayern Munchen
OTHER SPORTS PLAYED: Lacrosse, basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Freedom
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Connor Weiler's basement, kid has a VCR
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: Taylor Swift
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Colony Grill
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Eating spinach in Connor Weiler's RAV4
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A superhero with super speed
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "YOLO"
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite frozen yogurt flavor?" Lemon pistachio
Matt Liebergall
GRADE: 12
POSITION: Midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: When George says anything
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Republic of Korea's Daegu FC
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Track (occasionally)
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The sandwich line
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Mickey D's
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Rockstar" (Nickelback)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Bobby Q's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Stretch a lot, listen to Biggie
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Jim Honeycutt
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "You should fight Rob Gau, you could totally take him."
Jordan McNair
GRADE: 10
POSITION: Midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Scoring my 1st goal
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Seattle Sounders
OTHER SPORTS PLAYED: Basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The atmosphere
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: The playground
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Barbie Girl"
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sherwood Diner
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Count to 20 backwards in my head while singing the national anthem
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: a fleagle
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "YOLO"
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?" Everywhere
Ryan Petersen
GRADE: 12
POSITION: Forward/goalkeeper
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Freshman season
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Chelsea
OTHER SPORTS PLAYED: Indoor track, volleyball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Seeing our great captain, James Hickok, every day
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Angie's
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Block Party" (Aaron Carter)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Angie's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Inside-out socks
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: James Hickok
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "If you take one thing from this season...don't do cocaine."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Who's your favorite soccer player?" James Hickok
Joe Pravder
POSITION: Forward
GRADE: 9
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: First game
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Liverpool
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Soccer
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: No preference
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Pretty Girl Rock"
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Sushi Kingdom
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: I put the same shin guard straps in the same places every time
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Playing for Liverpool
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Play center defense."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Is Liverpool going to qualify for the CL?" Yes
Andrew Puchala
GRADE: 10
POSITION: Defender
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Scoring a header to win the game against St. Joseph. I felt on top of the world.
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Barcelona
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Volleyball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The variety of clubs, sports and activities to be a part of the school community with other friendly students, teachers and coaches
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Compo Beach
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Mambo No. 5" (Lou Bega)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Little Kitchen
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: I eat strawberries, listen to "Stronger" by Kanye West, and think of positive soccer plays in my mind.
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Superman
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Don't believe everything you read on the internet." (I read that on the internet)
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "What pets do you have?" 2 dogs, 2 birds, and 1 snake named Shortstop
Michael Reid
GRADE: 10
POSITION: Midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Coming on for the first time this season
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Chelsea
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Skiing and tennis, anything fun really
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Friendliness and sports
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: My room
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "The A Team" (Ed Sheeran)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Viva Zapata
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Take my inhaler
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A cheetah
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Live life to the fullest." (Gabe Pensak)
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "What other language do you speak?" Danish
Jack Scott
POSITION: Midfielder
GRADE: 11
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Being forced as a freshman to sing to the entire student body at halftime of the 2010 FCIAC finals
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: FC Anzhi Makhachkala
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Indoor track, baseball, highly competitive rec basketball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : The junior parking lot that is always empty, yet off limits at the same time
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Cliff-jumping in Weston
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Know Me Better" (Joe Greenwald)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Harry Caray's in Chicago
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Watching Staples soccer videos on YouTube
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Tom Henske
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Academy is a better decision than Staples"
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Do you have Mikey Scott's throw-in" Nope. Get over it.
Yousef Shahin
GRADE: 11
POSITION: Midfielder
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Scoring against Central last year
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Arsenal
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Track
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Fulton
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Home
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Far Away" (Nickelback)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Mesa Grill
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: None
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: A cheetah
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Play it safe."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite soccer player?" Thierry Henry
Greg Shikowitz
GRADE: 12
POSITION: Defender
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: JV captain
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Jeonbuc FC Motors
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Baseball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Lunch
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Merritt Store
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Stuck on the Ground" (Robby Bene)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Bobby Q's
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Never untie my cleats
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: Lee Dong Gook
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Don't get hurt."
Andrew Travers
POSITION: Forward
GRADE: 12
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: O'Dell talks
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: Newcastle United
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Volleyball
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Colleen and Amber
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Sam's living room
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together " (Taylor Swift)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The diner
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Juggling with Noah
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: a blog writer from a small affluent community
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "Don't throw bagels at me."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "Favorite soccer player?" Hatem Ben Arfa
Connor Weiler
POSITION: Defender
GRADE: 11
BEST STAPLES SOCCER MOMENT: Heart-to-hearts with O'Dell
MY FIRST PICK WHEN PLAYING FIFA IS: I am repeatedly teased for not playing FIFA
OTHER SPORT PLAYED: Premier soccer
BEST THING ABOUT STAPLES : Whole-wheat products in the lunchroom
FAVORITE PLACE TO CHILL: Library
MOST EMBARRASSING SONG ON MY PLAYLIST: "Octathlon of Champions" (Sorry, Dan)
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: "Out-Takes" by Robin
PRE-GAME SUPERSTITION OR RITUAL: Listening to some Frank Sinatra with Charlie Leonard
IN MY NEXT LIFE I WANT TO BE...: This is in contradiction to YOLO
DUMBEST ADVICE I EVER HEARD: "The sandwich line is worth it."
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION, THEN ANSWER IT: "How do you pronounce Michael's name?" Undetermined
