Published on October 4th, 2015
The Staples soccer team enjoys performing community service. The Wreckers cook and serve meals at the Gillespie Center. They shovel snow (and, after hurricanes, sand). They’re often asked to donate themselves at charity auctions too. Each [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 3rd, 2015
The fall season is in full swing, at many levels. Several former Wreckers are playing college soccer. Mike Noonan ’79 is coaching at Clemson University, and is a strong contender for the national championship. All of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 2nd, 2015
Before 2012, no Staples boys soccer team had ever lost to Fairfield Ludlowe. In fact, the Wreckers’ 38-0-0 mark included 30 wins from 1958-85, when the school was known as Roger Ludlowe. Since 2012 though, no [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 30th, 2015
Last year’s Staples-Brien McMahon match was postponed twice — once when there were no officials, the 2nd time when a transformer blew and cut power to the lights. This year, the game did not start on [&hellip... Read More →
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 →