Published on November 4th, 2010
Harry Birch (left), a sophomore, is a varsity defender. His brother George is a former Staples defender who was forced to retire following several injuries and shoulder operations. Last night they celebrated the Wreckers’ FCIAC championship [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2010
Nicky Hoberman ’07 has been selected to the All-Liberty League 1st team. The Union College co-captain ended his college career last night. He had one of his best games ever — but the Dutchmen fell in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2010
In Staples’ 1st regular season game ever, in 1958, the Wreckers lost to Andrew Warde, 3-2. In 1961 Staples won its 1st FCIAC championship — the 1st time the league sponsored a title match. They went [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 2nd, 2010
Several freshman players volunteered yesterday afternoon, at the statewide Unified Sports soccer tournament held in the Staples fieldhouse. Ben Cion, Sebo Hood, Jake McGibney, Andreas Refvik and Steven Sobel spent several hours making sure the event [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2010
For the 1st time since Wilton joined the league in 1971, Staples and the Warriors were not scheduled for an FCIAC match. They met in a pre-season scrimmage — before the Wreckers made final cuts — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 29th, 2010
Staples soccer traditionally plays 3 different fall “seasons”: the regular season, FCIAC tournament and state tourney. This year’s 1st “season” was really 2 separate ones. After a gruesome 1-2 start, the Wreckers regrouped. Then they caught [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 27th, 2010
The Wreckers registered another first today: a match at Went Field. Bassick’s home field is now a nice park, hard by the railroad tracks and I-95. It’s small, but the grass was in good shape (despite [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2010
Since arriving at Southern Connecticut State University this fall, Ross McGibney ’10 has taken the New Haven campus — and entire Northeast-10 Conference — by storm. The former Staples captain (and junior varsity coach) has started [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 25th, 2010
The Tigers came to town in 4th place in the FCIAC — just 2 spots below the Wreckers. With towering defenders and a quick counterattack, the northerners have enjoyed a typically strong season. Frankie Bergonzi roared [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2010
Andrew McNair ’10 started this season as Trinity College’s 1st walk-on in years. Earlier this month, he won a starting spot. Now he’s a star. Late in the match with Tufts, the freshman defender made a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2010
After 2 very intense wins — against opponents coming to Westport with just 1 loss between them — one might expect this afternoon’s match to be less alluring. One would be correct. The Wreckers converted none [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2010
Two goals and 1 assist last week earned Brendan Lesch Blue Streak-Overtime FCIAC Player of the Week honors. Stamford Advocate sportswriter Dave Ruden’s “Overtime” blog also cited the Notre Dame-bound senior for his “field leadership during [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2010
Staples-Greenwich is one of the longest-running — and best — boys soccer rivalries in the FCIAC. Games are always well-played, and hard-fought. This year’s match had an added twist. Both teams were tied for 2nd place [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2010
In just 3 years, Staples-Brookfield has turned into a superb rivalry. The 1st 2 times, the non-league meeting has proven pivotal for the Wreckers. Two years ago a 3-0 home victory — immediately following a 1-0 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2010
Scores of Staples soccer players, friends, parents, grandparents, teachers and random others crowded the Staples cafeteria last night for the 6th annual Quiz Night. Raffle prizes — including an iPod Touch — augmented the race for [&hellip... Read More →