Published on June 26th, 2014
It came down to the wire — as so many World Cup games have so far. We had to go to the tie-breaker. Andres Marmelo, Steven Sobel and Nicholas Perry all picked the most correct finishes [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2014
The 2014 tryout schedule is set. Please read ALL information — and make sure that all forms are submitted before the first session! For boys entering grades 10, 11 and 12: All tryouts at Wakeman B [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2014
Mike Noonan ’79 is one of the charter inductees into the Seacoast United Hall of Fame. A star on Staples’ 1978 state championship squad, and then at Middlebury College, Noonan co-founded the club — now one [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 23rd, 2014
Nearly 250 young soccer players swarmed the Staples athletic fields yesterday. And the Wrecker soccer program gave them a day they’ll always remember. For an hour and a half, Staples varsity, JV and freshman team members [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 22nd, 2014
Last year, Staples soccer introduced the “Workout of the Week.” Designed by assistant coach Kurt Dasbach, it was a summer-long series of grueling — but important — workouts that challenged all aspiring players. Coaches and players [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2014
Ten Staples soccer players participated in this morning’s Stratton Faxon 5K in Fairfield — and raised money for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Junior Aidan Wisher led all Wreckers with a time of 19:51. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2014
The Staples varsity squad — plus the “futsal and fitness regulars” from the JV and freshman teams, coaches, and several friends of the program — enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and a surprising US soccer meal of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2014
When Jurgen Klinsmann unveiled his starting 11 for tonight’s World Cup match against Ghana, 3 people — besides those players — were very happy. Kyle Hoberman ’12, current sophomore Jack Zeldes, and Staples soccer fan Peter [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2014
Right now, all eyes are on Brazil. But on Wednesday, June 25 the World Cup shares the stage with another big soccer event: the Watermelon Cup. Westport’s traditional summer 6-v-6 league for high school- and college-age [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2014
A controversial penalty kick with 4 minutes to play was the difference in this afternoon’s Connecticut Cup U-16 state final. The Westport Soccer Association squad had struck first against Wethersfield, then fell behind 2-1. But the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2014
Since early January, 2 dozen Staples players — varsity returnees as well as hopefuls — gathered at 6 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Fitness Center. For a solid hour they lifted weights, strengthened their [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2014
A decisive 3-1 victory over Cheshire powered the Westport Soccer Association U-16 team into the Connecticut Cup finals. The victory — achieved before a large home crowd this morning — came thanks to a well-balanced performance. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2014
In just 5 years, the 7-v-7 tournament has become a major, competitive, fun and important part of the Preston Hirten Memorial Weekend. But wearing pinnies, the college, high school and alumni teams that compete hard every [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2014
Staples’ 2014 FCIAC schedule is set. So is their toughest pre-season ever. How tough? Well, it includes matches against defending New York City champion Martin Luther King (Sunday, August 31, home) and defending New England prep [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 30th, 2014
Noah Schwaeber was the big winner in the May Octathlon: mini-golf at Cove Marina in Norwalk. He picked up 30 points, with the 2nd lowest score (45, 1 behind Andrew Puchala), plus top pair (with Graham [&hellip... Read More →