Match Report: Staples vs. Harding
In what may be the quickest turnaround time in Staples boys soccer history, the Wreckers faced Harding today at noon.
Just 18 hours after falling 1-0 in Ridgefield — a loss that dashed their FCIAC playoff hopes — 8-7-0 Staples faced the 4-6-2 Bridgeporters in a non-league match. Originally scheduled for mid-season, it was postponed due to the death of an SHS student.
The Presidents — former members of the FCIAC — now play a largely independent schedule.
The Wreckers’ first-ever visit to Lewis Field was an 8-0 win. The victory gives them a slight bump in the state tournament seeding. Pairings will be announced later this month. The tourney begins next month.
Goals on the very narrow field came from Johnny Costello and Emmett Nivaud (2 each), Noah Rossoni, Will Murray, Lucas Alarcon, Adrian Rodriguez. Assists were registered by Gabe Duque, Perrin Root and Alarcon. FINAL SCORE: Staples 8, Harding 0. FINAL SEASON RECORD: 9-7-0.
Adrian Rodriguez outpaces the Presidents.
Brendan Allen, Drew Hill and Zach Beebe admire Dylan Shackelford’s header. (Photos/Netta Levy)
