Published on June 30th, 2016
It’s a 4-pronged project. And the Staples boys soccer team is already 1/4 of the way there. Today, 7 varsity players spent several hours at the Westport Farmers Market. They helped shoppers carry bags of produce, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2016
With 3 double-winners — Denmark, Italy and Kazakhstan — there’s a 3-way tie for 1st. Highlight goals: Nick DiMasi and Shane Dasbach. Click here for all the scores and standings. ... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2016
The Wreckers will wear new jerseys in 2016 — and they’re going back to basics. The uniforms hark back to a simpler era, when all that mattered was the match on the field: But — as [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 22nd, 2016
For all the week 1 action and standings, click here... Read More →
Published on June 19th, 2016
Eric Steffen ’96 — the 1995 co-captain who went on to star at Wesleyan University, coached the Staples junior varsity and accompanied the Wreckers on several summer trips — married Dorothy Joseph on Saturday, June 18. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2016
The Watermelon Cup — a longtime Westport tradition — begins another season on Wednesday, June 22. Teams have been announced, and schedules released, for the 6-v-6 league. Each of the 6 teams — with players in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2016
Back in the day — before 9th graders came to Staples — there were 3 Westport junior high schools. Each had interscholastic teams, in a variety of sports. Competition was fierce, with junior highs from Darien, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 6th, 2016
Grant Sirlin — Staples boys soccer scholar-athlete for 2016 — was honored Sunday night at the Westport Inn. Each varsity sport picks one awardee. In addition to receiving a plaque and memory book, the scholar-athletes have [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 30th, 2016
Anyone interested in playing in this summer’s Watermelon Cup should sign up by Thursday, June 9. All it takes is an email to dwoog@optonline.net. The popular summer league runs from June 22 to August 3. Two games [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 25th, 2016
Once again, the Staples soccer program reaches into its rich history for a coach. Russell Oost-Lievense ’08 — captain of the 2007 varsity — joins the Wrecker staff as freshman coach. He replaces Chris O’Dell ’95, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 22nd, 2016
The Jack Scott Octathlon of Champions resumed today, with 2-hand touch football at Wakeman. Spencer Daniels — who organized the event — was the big winner. He picked up points for being on 2 winnings teams [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2016
James Hickok ’13 — Staples’ Academic All-American and FCIAC champion goalkeeper — has been named captain of the 2016 Dartmouth College team. It’s not a new role: He was a 2-time captain for the Wreckers. Hickok [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2016
Kurt Dasbach’s Wakeman Speed Camp — which has trained dozens of Staples soccer players in speed, strength and flexibility — returns for its 12th year this summer. Sessions are set for Mondays and Thursdays, 5 to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2016
Get your calendar out now: The 2016 FCIAC soccer schedule is official. Staples opens its 59th season on Friday, September 9, on the road at Trinity Catholic. The home opener is Monday, September 12, against Danbury, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2016
The Westport U-18 premier elite team — filled with rising seniors and juniors, coached by Steve Baumann with Jason Kreis — won a thrilling state cup match in the rain at Wakeman Field on Saturday. Their [&hellip... Read More →