Published on September 9th, 2011
When bad weather knocked out both the Newtown and Glastonbury pre-season scrimmages, it looked like Staples would have only 3 opportunities for warm-up matches. Then Ridgefield postponed its match against the Wreckers, after starting school late [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2011
After weather-related cancellations with Newtown and Glastonbury, the Wreckers got only their 2nd taste of competition today at Wakeman. Bunnell — Class L finalists last year, with every starter returning, and ranked #29 in the nation [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2011
The Westport Soccer Association is helping MKSE coach Jorge Acosta collect unwanted, used or outgrown soccer balls, uniforms, shoes, shin guards and socks for Colombian children — and Staples boys soccer is proud to pass along [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2011
Athletic Shoe Factory is taking orders for players who wish to purchase varsity and JV logowear. The varsity player pack includes a Nike hooded windbreaker; Under Armour coldgear mock turtleneck, and Under Armour hoody. Items include [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2011
The Top of the Hill Team — Staples boys soccer’s booster organization — kicks off its 2011 membership drive with fresh start-of-the-new-season enthusiasm, but the same goals as always: to serve all 70 athletes on the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2011
Chalk up one more victim of Hurricane Irene: opening day of Staples’ 2011 FCIAC soccer season. Ridgefield — set for the home opener on September 14 — could not begin training until after Labor Day, due [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2011
Sixty players tried out for a spot on the very successful University of Michigan club soccer team. Seven made it — including only 2 freshmen. One was Mikey Scott ’11. The squad plays a regular schedule [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2011
This year’s Staples soccer t-shirts are sharp and strong-looking — just like the 2011 team. The shirts are now available for purchase by parents, siblings, fans and friends. The cost is $20 (for pickup at home [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2011
The owner of Geringer Global Travel in Westport has designed an exclusive 15-day women’s journey through India. It runs from February 24 – March 9, 2012. Susan Geringer P’02, ’05 — an India travel and tour specialist — will [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2011
The 2011 season is fast approaching. The Staples Wreckers are preparing on the field — and parents and supporters are preparing off it. This morning — just a few hours after a large crowd packed Loeffler [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2011
The Wreckers were supposed to open pre-season against Newtown, but because of Hurricane Irene, today was the 1st test. Following tradition, Wethersfield made the long trip south on the Friday before Labor Day. In the 1st [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2011
With Hurricane Irene gone, tryouts will continue Monday. Varsity and junior varsity: 8-10 a.m., and 5-7 p.m. at Wakeman Freshmen: 12-2 p.m. at Wakeman ——————————————— A decision on sites and times for Tuesday will be made on [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2011
Dylan Hoy, James Hickok and Ben Root joined parents Larry Hoy, Ned Hickok, Marshal Root and Wes Malowitz in completing the staining of the Albie Loeffler Field terrace benches. They’re now back to their original dark, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2011
Parents Larry Hoy and Ned Hickok, plus rising junior Dylan Hoy, spent several hours this week cleaning the benches and granite at the Loeffler Field terrace. They used a pressure washer and abrasive pads. The trio [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2011
Rich Stein has helped the Staples soccer program in many capacities for several years. He’s now adding fitness and conditioning to his responsibilities. Rich’s soccer roots are long and deep. In 1982 he played on the [&hellip... Read More →