Published on July 29th, 2020
The tightest regular season finish in Watermelon Cup history saw 2 teams tie for 1st place — and 2 for the final playoff spot. The 2 4th-place squads — Bhutan and England — split the 2 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 24th, 2020
Registration for the STA pre-season camp ends Monday, July 27. The camp for players who are trying out for the varsity team runs from Wednesday, August 19 through Sunday, August 23. There are 2 sessions each day, all [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 17th, 2020
Fred Cantor is a proud member of Staples High School’s 1970 soccer team. He loves debating the age-old question: “What was the best team in Wrecker history?” He also is an avid fan of the current [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 17th, 2020
The first significant maintenance project in Loeffler Field’s 62-year history began today. Pitchcare — a well-respected turf management company — has been contracted to do the work. It involves soil analysis, shockwave, overseeding, rotoknife thatch control [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 1st, 2020
Registration is now open for all boys trying out for Staples soccer — rising freshmen through seniors. Tryouts begin Thursday, August 27 — but this task should be done right now. Click on http://staplesathletics.leag1.com to register. Click [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2020
As Connecticut begins to reopen, STA director Brian Kuk is getting ready for August. Entering his 18th year at the helm of Staples boys soccer’s popular preseason camp, he is flexible during the coronavirus crisis. He’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2020
A few weeks ago, Sam Willis produced a great video showing Staples soccer players juggling. Now he’s done it again. The freshman created a clever reel with virtually everyone in the program, including graduating seniors. They’re [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 10th, 2020
Because of COVID-19, graduation will look different next month. But — as they’ve done for years — Staples soccer’s seniors will head in a variety of ways, to a variety of new challenges and achievements. We [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 5th, 2020
Doug Dryburgh ’87 died on Saturday. He was 52, and had battled a rare form of spinal cancer for 3 years. Though partially paralyzed and in great pain, he never lost his spirit or his smile. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2020
When the Staples boys soccer team heard about a way of helping front line personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were happy to help. Girls soccer had bought dinner for medical staff at Norwalk Hospital, from [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2020
Billy Murphy — a goalkeeper on Staples High School’s 1984 team — died this week in Boston, from complications of bowel surgery. After playing for coach Jeff Lea, Bill headed to Keene State College. He had [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 22nd, 2020
… of Logan Bennett Meinke. He was born 6 weeks early — on April 4 — weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces. He’s doing great! So are his mom Carolyn, older brother Tucker, and of course his dad. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2020
Though Connecticut schools are closed at least through May 20, dozens of Staples High soccer players are working out on their own. They eagerly anticipate the fall season. Decisions about the fall will be made by [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2020
Last week, Sam Willis produced a great video. It showed his Staples freshman teammates juggling alone — together. Now the varsity and reserves have gotten into the act too. Once again, Sam created a masterpiece. Click [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 27th, 2020
The coronavirus has shut all Connecticut schools for 2 weeks. The closure may last through the end of spring. Staples soccer players have joined the rest of the school in distance learning. But when they’re not [&hellip... Read More →