Published on October 15th, 2021
St. Joseph is mired near the bottom of the FCIAC standings. But 2 results last week had the FCIAC talking. First, they led Brien McMahon 3-1, with 5 minutes remaining. A furious Senator 3-goal barrage — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 13th, 2021
Neither Staples nor Central was at full strength today, at Bridgeport’s Kennedy Stadium. The Wreckers rested 5 players — 4 starters, and an early substitute — with nagging injuries (none major). The Hilltoppers were down a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 11th, 2021
Back in the day, Stamford High’s field behind Boyle Stadium was small, rocky and grass. It’s still small — particularly narrow. It’s now turf. But it’s slippery. Players from both teams had a hard time keeping [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2021
0-8-5. That’s what the Staples coaches wrote on the locker room whiteboard. The numbers described the Wreckers’ record against Trumbull since 2011. In that span, the Eagles won 8 times. There were 5 draws. The Westporters [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2021
Internet issues continue to plague the athletic fields at Staples High School. Recent livestreams have suffered buffering and freezing issues. We continue to work on a solution. We thank our fans for their patience. Fairfield Warde [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 5th, 2021
Last Friday, Staples traveled to Darien to face the undefeated Blue Wave. The Wreckers fell 2-1. They were not pleased, with either their performance or the result. Today, they were on the road again. Again, they [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 3rd, 2021
Staples soccer players know they are very lucky. They’ve been given a lot. Today, they gave back. The Wreckers participated in the 12th annual “Push Against Cancer.” With 300 other people of all ages (and body [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 1st, 2021
Darien pulled out all the stops today. The match against Staples featured cheerleaders, and their first livestream of the season. It was a huge game for the Blue Wave. After a season-opening 1-1 draw with Norwalk, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2021
Soccer is a beautiful game. Staples proved that today, at Wakeman Field against Wilton. The Wreckers were in solid control. They used the entire field, knocking the ball laterally, diagonally and forward with, at times, ballet-like [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 25th, 2021
Last year, COVID knocked out Staples boys soccer’s annual car wash fundraiser. This year, it was back. And the Wreckers blew the previous record out of the water. The reserves team started things off in the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 24th, 2021
More than in any other ball-and-net game, every soccer goal is important. One shot — taken well or not taken at all; a strike or a scuff; saved brilliantly or let in as a howler — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 24th, 2021
Staples Soccer’s varsity, reserve and freshman teams will all gather at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 3 at Jinny Parker Field. There — a few yards from the soccer pitch — they’ll pitch in for a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 23rd, 2021
Internet issues continue to plague the athletic fields at Staples High School. Recent livestreams have suffered buffering and freezing issues. But there is some good news. The school district is working on a solution. The next [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 22nd, 2021
Danbury came to Loeffler Field today with a 2-0-1 record — the same as Staples. The Hatters were unscored upon so far this year. The Wreckers had given up one goal — a penalty kick. They [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 20th, 2021
What do the Staples varsity players really think about this year’s 6 a.m. tryouts? What’s their go-to app? Who’s their favorite teammate? And which quote from assistant coach Russell Oost-Lievense do they remember most? Those answers [&hellip... Read More →