Published on August 30th, 2014
Charlie Leonard and Yousef Shahin are taking their talents from Loeffler Field, to their new college teams. Leonard — the hard-charging, versatile Most Improved Player Block “S” winner last fall — secured a spot on the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 29th, 2014
What a difference 48 hours makes. The Staples boys soccer team followed its disappointing 2-2 draw with Fairfield Prep with a much improved performance at South Kent this afternoon. The Cardinals — reigning New England prep [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2014
The 2014 Staples soccer logowear is ready for ordering. The 7 great items — ranging from hoodies, sweats and long-sleeve t-shirts to fleece-lined blankets — are online. But for players (and fans) to get them by [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2014
The Staples boys soccer team opened their pre-season schedule today against Fairfield Prep. While Loeffler Field was in superb shape, the Wreckers’ performance was ragged. They drew 1st blood 5 minutes in, when Gabe Pensak launched [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2014
Staples boys soccer’s 57th season began yesterday, with the traditional double sessions of tryouts. Over 4 dozen hopefuls showed up, competing for varsity and junior varsity spots. Nearly 40 boys came out for the freshman squad. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 22nd, 2014
Looking for the perfect t-shirt to wear on the first day of school? The great annual tradition of the Staples soccer shirt is back. Captains Andrew Puchala, Patrick Buesse and Michael Reid used all their design [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 21st, 2014
Here is an important message from the Top of the Hill Team (Staples boys soccer’s fantastic booster club): Each summer, several former Staples soccer players and parents attached to the program meet for the Top of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2014
For the 12th year in a row, Brian Kuk and Brian Chandler led Staples High School’s pre-season training. This summer’s STA camp included the ever-popular 4-v-4 tournament (won by Andrew Puchala, Daniel Brill, Spencer Daniels and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2014
Last fall, Ben Cion earned praise and renown as Staples soccer’s 1st-ever live Tweeter. This fall, the Wreckers welcome Henry Blaikie to the very important social media post. The senior will continue the role Ben pioneered: [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 18th, 2014
With staining brushes and garden gloves, a group of Staples soccer parents spiffed up the Loeffler Hill terrace Saturday morning. The benches look brand new. The stones no longer sport weeds. Even the tiny bit of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 16th, 2014
Yesterday, Brian Kuk — director of Staples’ wildly popular STA pre-season camp — took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. He stood bravely in unseasonably cool temperature, as nearly 40 players dumped gallons of cold water on [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 15th, 2014
The 2014 tryout schedule is set. Please read ALL information — and make sure that all forms are submitted before the first session! For boys entering grades 10, 11 and 12: All tryouts at Wakeman B [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2014
With wit, creativity and speed, the team of Ziggy Hallgarten, Gabe Pensak, Michael Reid and Noah Schwaeber beat 4 other squads in today’s 2-hour scavenger hunt. It was the final event in the Jack Scott Octathlon [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 11th, 2014
…of his 1st child, Marlowe Mae Martino. She was born Saturday, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Kyle — who is rocking NBC Sports, as a soccer analyst — tweeted today: “Can’t believe I’m a dad!!! @4EvaMartino [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 7th, 2014
Two goals by Jordan McNair broke open a tight match in tonight’s Watermelon Cup finals. Bosnia and Herzogovina — down 1-0 and then tied 2-2 — put on a strong 2nd half, downing USA 5-2. Kyle [&hellip... Read More →