Published on May 10th, 2020
Because of COVID-19, graduation will look different next month. But — as they’ve done for years — Staples soccer’s seniors will head in a variety of ways, to a variety of new challenges and achievements. We [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 5th, 2020
Doug Dryburgh ’87 died on Saturday. He was 52, and had battled a rare form of spinal cancer for 3 years. Though partially paralyzed and in great pain, he never lost his spirit or his smile. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2020
When the Staples boys soccer team heard about a way of helping front line personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were happy to help. Girls soccer had bought dinner for medical staff at Norwalk Hospital, from [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2020
Billy Murphy — a goalkeeper on Staples High School’s 1984 team — died this week in Boston, from complications of bowel surgery. After playing for coach Jeff Lea, Bill headed to Keene State College. He had [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 22nd, 2020
… of Logan Bennett Meinke. He was born 6 weeks early — on April 4 — weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces. He’s doing great! So are his mom Carolyn, older brother Tucker, and of course his dad. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2020
Though Connecticut schools are closed at least through May 20, dozens of Staples High soccer players are working out on their own. They eagerly anticipate the fall season. Decisions about the fall will be made by [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2020
Last week, Sam Willis produced a great video. It showed his Staples freshman teammates juggling alone — together. Now the varsity and reserves have gotten into the act too. Once again, Sam created a masterpiece. Click [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 27th, 2020
The coronavirus has shut all Connecticut schools for 2 weeks. The closure may last through the end of spring. Staples soccer players have joined the rest of the school in distance learning. But when they’re not [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2020
Jeff Williamson ’73 — a tri-captain, 2-time All-FCIAC pick, and the player who assisted the lone goal in the 1972 state championship match — died this morning. He was 65, and spent much of his life [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 6th, 2020
Staples super-fan Laura Blair is once again working for a great cause. On Sunday, May 3 she will take part in STAR’s 15th annual Walk, 5K and Roll, at Sherwood Island State Park right here in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2020
Last fall, Colin Corneck was chosen as Staples High School’s representative to deliver the Veterans Day address at Town Hall. The senior defender spoke eloquently of the importance of service to one’s country. Now he’ll have [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2020
It’s one of the all-time great partnerships: Staples soccer and Brian Kuk. For the 18th straight year, our program and our favorite trainer are partnering to offer Wrecker players a fantastic pre-season experience. The legendary STA [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2020
Former reserve coach and 2006 FCIAC champion Nicky Hoberman has returned to Fairfield County from Washington, DC. He’s jumped right in, building a nutrition practice out of A Team Performance (ATP) and Chiropractic in Norwalk. After [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2020
The FCIAC has announced its 2020 boys soccer schedule. For the Wreckers — who open their season September 11, hosting Ridgefield, and end it October 27 at Fairfield Ludlowe — there will be differences from last [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 6th, 2020
There will be a new — but very familiar — face on the varsity sidelines this fall. Russell Oost-Lievense moves from head reserves coach, to varsity assistant. He joins head coach Dan Woog, assistant Kurt Dasbach [&hellip... Read More →