Published on June 10th, 2017
Thee Saturday home matches; several key opponents coming to Loeffler Field, and a couple of very tough stretches mark the 2017 FCIAC season for Staples. Opening day is Friday, September 8, home against Trinity Catholic. Three [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 5th, 2017
Each year, the Scholar-Athlete banquet honors 1 athlete from each of Staples’ 37 varsity sports. But last night at the Westport Inn, 3 Wrecker soccer players earned kudos. Luca Cocito was the booters’ actual Scholar-Athlete. He [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2017
The 8th 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 →
Published on June 1st, 2017
The Watermelon Cup — Westport’s popular 6-v-6 league for everyone from freshmen through well-beyond-college — begins play on Wednesday, June 21. Play continues through early August, every Wednesday at Long Lots (2 games per night). To [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 1st, 2017
Registration is now open for all boys trying out for Staples soccer — rising freshmen through seniors. Tryouts begin Thursday, August 24 — but this task can be done right now. Click on http://staplesathletics.leag1.com to register. Click [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 26th, 2017
The Dartmouth — America’s oldest college newspaper — has just turned its attention to one of its newest graduates. James Hickok ’13 — Staples’ All-American keeper, who gets his diploma next month — recently returned from professional [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2017
Miami FC scored 11 minutes from time last night, edging the South Florida Surf 3-2. The exciting US Open Cup 2nd round match was televised on ESPN3. But the Surf had excited their fans. In only [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2017
All current juniors, sophomores and freshmen interested in trying out for the 2017 boys soccer program should attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 31 (2:20 p.m., health room). Important information on tryouts, summer workouts and more will [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2017
When they graduate next month, Staples soccer’s 16 seniors will head in a variety of directions. Three will play college soccer (and 2 will face each other in league competition). Two have earned military service nominations. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2017
If you had to pick one former Staples soccer player who would get married in the Grand Canyon — and have the experience, including his fiancee’s search for a wedding dress, be the focus of the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2017
A new soccer field has sprung up in Westport. The YMCA has lined a small former basketball court in the woods for futsal. They’ve also organized a 9-week league, for high school players. Staples captains Matt [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2017
Mike Noonan ’79 has made quite a name for himself on the college coaching scene — including taking Clemson University to the 2015 NCAA title game. Now his alma mater — Middlebury College — has named [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 11th, 2017
In addition to being a talented Staples soccer defender, Josh Zhang is an award-winning pianist. In his spare time, the sophomore volunteers at the Carver Center, Norwalk’s after-school program for underprivileged children. Yesterday — the 1st [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2017
Two days before leaving for Scotland — and a tryout with a Second Division team — James Hickok ’13 stopped by Staples. In a special session with all returning varsity, reserve and freshman players, the Dartmouth [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2017
Drew Tursi was a longtime Staples soccer fan. He was a constant presence on The Hill, watching his brother Brad Tursi ’97 play on a state tournament finalist squad, then continued cheering on his brother’s younger [&hellip... Read More →