Published on March 21st, 2023
Jeff Lea — the 2nd of Staples soccer’s 4 permanent coaches, and the longest-serving (26 years) — has added one more adjective: grandfather. Renlea was born to Amanda — Jeff and Kathy’s daughter — and her [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 31st, 2022
The death on Thursday of Pele — the brilliant Brazilian player who transformed soccer internationally, then brought his magic to the US and kick-started the game’s popularity here — was noted by world leaders, top players [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 5th, 2022
Over 30 varsity players received letters, certificates, gifts — and words of praise — from head coach Russell Oost-Lievense, at Staples soccer’s annual banquet last night. Parents and friends filled the Norwalk Inn was filled with [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 25th, 2022
Over 50 Staples soccer alumni and current players — spanning half a century of history — worked up a Thanksgiving appetite Thursday morning at Wakeman Field. The annual Turkey Bowl game — a series of small-sided [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2022
Two big events highlight the upcoming Staples boys soccer calendar. There’s the Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving morning (10 a.m., Wakeman turf — all alumni and current varsity players invited!), and the banquet (December 4, 5 p.m., Norwalk [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2022
Country music may not be huge in Westport. But we’re hugely proud of Old Dominion. Lead guitarist Brad Tursi is a 1997 graduate of Staples High School, where he was known not as a musician, but as a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 8th, 2022
Staples conceded a pair of first-half goals. After an evenly played opening 40 minutes, the Wreckers dominated Wilbur Cross. But — helped by excellent goalkeeping — the Governors withstood the assault. Their 2-0 at New Haven’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2022
The state tournament seedings are out. For the 2nd time in 4 years, the Wreckers open with Wilbur Cross-New Haven. Staples (7-8-1 in the regular season) is ranked 25th. They’ll travel to the #8 Governors (10-1-5) [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 2nd, 2022
The Wreckers begin the state tournament on Tuesday (brackets announced Friday). But The Turkey Bowl — a decades-old tradition for all Staples alumni and current varsity players — will once again be played Thanksgiving morning, at 10 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2022
Dylan Hoke’s penalty kick keyed an inspired Staples side to a 1-0 win over Fairfield Ludlowe this afternoon, at Wakeman Field. The win, in the regular season finale for both teams, raised the Wreckers’ record to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 23rd, 2022
Speeches, photos, gifts — and Laura Blair’s cupcakes — were all part of today’s Senior Day ceremony at Loeffler Field. The Wreckers’ 9 seniors were cited for their contributions to Staples soccer over the year. The [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2022
It wasn’t easy. But “Daddy Cregan” — the team of Lucas Carpi, James, Corridon, Jackson Cregan, Ben Douglas, Matt Shackleford, Adam Syah, Blake Watkins and Chase Watkins — outwitted more than 2 dozen other teams to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2022
Lucas Carpi’s 55th minute goal electrified Staples, and drew them level 1-1 with Brien McMahon tonight. But the Senators — who had taken the lead just 7 minutes earlier — notched two late goals. That lifted [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 17th, 2022
Battling for spots in both the FCIAC and state tournaments, the Wreckers needed a great game tonight. They got it. Staples played their best, most consistent 80 minutes of the season, at Testa Field. Unfortunately, their [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2022
The 18th annual — and always highly anticipated — Staples boys soccer Quiz Night is set for Friday, October 21 (7 p.m., Staples cafeteria). Varsity, reserve and freshman players are busy selling tables for the event. [&hellip... Read More →