Published on June 16th, 2014
The Staples varsity squad — plus the “futsal and fitness regulars” from the JV and freshman teams, coaches, and several friends of the program — enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and a surprising US soccer meal of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2014
When Jurgen Klinsmann unveiled his starting 11 for tonight’s World Cup match against Ghana, 3 people — besides those players — were very happy. Kyle Hoberman ’12, current sophomore Jack Zeldes, and Staples soccer fan Peter [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2014
Right now, all eyes are on Brazil. But on Wednesday, June 25 the World Cup shares the stage with another big soccer event: the Watermelon Cup. Westport’s traditional summer 6-v-6 league for high school- and college-age [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2014
A controversial penalty kick with 4 minutes to play was the difference in this afternoon’s Connecticut Cup U-16 state final. The Westport Soccer Association squad had struck first against Wethersfield, then fell behind 2-1. But the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2014
Since early January, 2 dozen Staples players — varsity returnees as well as hopefuls — gathered at 6 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Fitness Center. For a solid hour they lifted weights, strengthened their [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2014
A decisive 3-1 victory over Cheshire powered the Westport Soccer Association U-16 team into the Connecticut Cup finals. The victory — achieved before a large home crowd this morning — came thanks to a well-balanced performance. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2014
In just 5 years, the 7-v-7 tournament has become a major, competitive, fun and important part of the Preston Hirten Memorial Weekend. But wearing pinnies, the college, high school and alumni teams that compete hard every [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2014
Staples’ 2014 FCIAC schedule is set. So is their toughest pre-season ever. How tough? Well, it includes matches against defending New York City champion Martin Luther King (Sunday, August 31, home) and defending New England prep [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 30th, 2014
Noah Schwaeber was the big winner in the May Octathlon: mini-golf at Cove Marina in Norwalk. He picked up 30 points, with the 2nd lowest score (45, 1 behind Andrew Puchala), plus top pair (with Graham [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 28th, 2014
The World Cup is about to begin. And Staples boys soccer invites all of Westport to take part. On Sunday, June 22 the Wreckers are sponsoring a unique “Westport World Cup Day.” The event combines every [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 26th, 2014
The World Cup starts next month. But starting today, StaplesSoccer.com is your World Cup go-to site. We’ll have contests, trivia, history, blogs from players and alums who are in Brazil, details on where to watch matches [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 25th, 2014
Sign-ups for the annual Watermelon Cup 6-v-6 league are underway. All high school and college students — as well alumni and friends — are invited to play. Two games will be held each Wednesday (6:15 p.m. and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 24th, 2014
Rene Dawson Purcell, a 50-year resident of Westport and the mother of Tim Purcell ’85, a standout at Staples and Colgate University, died Wednesday. She was 77. Born and raised in Syracuse, N.Y., she graduated magna [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2014
All current juniors, sophomores and freshmen interested in trying out for the 2014 boys soccer program should attend a meeting on Thursday, May 29 (2:20 p.m., teachers’ cafeteria). Important information on tryouts, summer workouts and more will [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2014
The 5th annual Preston Hirten Memorial Tournament is set for July 4th weekend. This one promises to be the biggest — and best — yet. The centerpiece of the event — honoring the Staples Class of [&hellip... Read More →