Published on July 22nd, 2017
James Hickok ’13 is the latest Staples soccer grad to join a pro team. The 2-year Wrecker captain and All-American — who went on to earn honors at Dartmouth College, en route to 3 Ivy League [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 19th, 2017
Ben Root ’12 — who went on to play soccer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute — is still in the game. Last weekend, he joined his sister Megan and Jessie Ambrose (both former Staples High School girls [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 16th, 2017
Tryouts for all boys hoping to play Staples High School soccer begin Thursday, August 24. All seniors, juniors and sophomores should report to the Staples track at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 24. The coaches will meet [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2017
Josh Berman’s slick side volley just 3 seconds into golden goal gave his team — mostly recent Staples graduates, called OLiving — their 1st-ever Preston Hirten Tournament win this morning, at Wakeman Field. The event — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 22nd, 2017
Staples soccer players know Chris O’Dell as the longtime freshman coach, now a member of the varsity staff. Staples soccer fans know Chris O’Dell as a hard-nosed defender on the 1993 state champion team. Home buyers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2017
Dylan Beck is the newest member of the Staples boys soccer program. He joins the Wreckers as head videographer. The rising junior moved to Westport from Guilford. He’s a skilled still, aerial and video photographer, with [&hellip... Read More →
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 →