Published on September 28th, 2015
The Staples boys soccer team has lived close to the edge. Last week, they needed a goal in the final 3 minutes to tie Greenwich — then 3 in the last 7:39 to earn a come-from-behind [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2015
… of Andie, born yesterday morning (Sunday, September 27), in New York City. Jim — co-captain of the 2000 team that went 19-1-1 and won the FCIAC championship — is a longtime Top of the Hill [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 27th, 2015
Which app is the overwhelming favorite of Staples soccer players? Who loves watching Jack Hennessy play horseshoes? How many times can Timmy Liles’ name be mentioned by teammates? The answers to those — and many more [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 26th, 2015
There was great weather for today’s Staples boys soccer car wash. There was also construction downtown, limiting traffic near the Christ & Holy Trinity Church parking lot site. Nonetheless, 3 shifts of Wreckers worked hard, for [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 25th, 2015
After a sub-par performance against Greenwich Tuesday — in which Staples needed a goal with 2:14 remaining to scrounge a 1-1 draw — the Wreckers knew they had to come out firing today against St. Joseph. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 24th, 2015
Michael Reid ’15 — the 2014 tri-captain and Block “S” Most Valuable Player winner — is taking a gap year, prior to entering the College of Charleston. He’s spending the 1st part of the year working [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 24th, 2015
Andrew Puchala set up the game winning goal Wednesday night, as Oberlin College earned a hard-fought 2-1 road win at Baldwin Wallace University. Puchala assisted Nick Wertman early in the 2nd half. It was a sweet [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 22nd, 2015
For years, Staples-Greenwich has been one of FCIAC boys soccer’s most heated rivalries. Every meeting is intense. Almost always, there’s a lot on the line. It’s late September, but today marked the Wreckers’ home opener. A [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 21st, 2015
For years, Kennedy Stadium behind Central High School was one of the most difficult places to play soccer. The turf — a 1st-generation field reminiscent of the original Astrodome — had the consistency of a parking [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 17th, 2015
Last year, at Tiger Hollow in the 5th game of the season, Jack Zeldes collided with a Ridgefield player. The Wrecker’s concussion sidelined him for much of the year — but helped spark a legendary comeback [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 14th, 2015
With the traditional stenciling of Loeffler Field completed, Staples soccer is set for the home opener next week (Tuesday, September 22, 3 pm vs. Greenwich). Seniors Grant Sirlin and Graham Gudis, plus Cliff Sirlin P’16, spent [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2015
In sports, sometimes one team has another team’s number. In FCIAC soccer, Trumbull has Staples’. Since 2004, and before today, the Wreckers had a 1-5-7 record against the Eagles. Trumbull usually succeeds by winning air battles. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2015
The Wreckers’ 2nd match of the season — set for this Tuesday, September 15, against Stamford — has been postponed. The new date is Friday, October 23. Both the varsity (Loeffler Field) and reserves (Wakeman E) [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2015
Fans from Westport, Connecticut to Westport, New Zealand can follow Staples boys’ soccer opening game live, on WWPT-FM. “Wrecker Radio” will livestream the radio broadcast, beginning at 3:45 p.m. EDT. The blue-and-whites are at Trumbull High [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2015
Last year, Staples was honored to host Martin Luther King High School. After a close 1st half, the longtime powerhouse — winner of 15 of the last 18 New York City public school championships — pulled [&hellip... Read More →