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Running on the track (from left to right) Connor Teran ’17, Zak Ahmad ’17, James Lewis ’16 and Luis Cruz ’15 work on their times during varsity track’s practice. The team placed second in the recent FCIAC competition.

Staples takes a peek at winter sports

Chase Gornbein, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

This winter season, Staples sports are shaping up to feature some marquee teams that are looking to last deep into the post-season come championship time.   Girls’ and boys’ track and field   The...

Aishah Avdiu 17, a member of the girls varsity field hocker team, sports her senior day gear.

Teams honor seniors in grand fashion

Blake Rubin, Web A&E Editor November 13, 2014

Girls decked out in vibrant shirts blow their whistles as their senior teammates arrive at the cafeteria. A luxurious breakfast awaits them along with gift bags full of expensive goodies. This is a typical...

Staples and Greenwich battle on Thanksgiving

Staples and Greenwich battle on Thanksgiving

Thomas Nealon, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

For 93 years now, Americans have maintained the tradition of watching professional football games on Thanksgiving.  At Staples, there is a similar tradition; the Wreckers football team challenges Greenwich...

A break in seasons does not provide relaxation time

Ben Foster, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

Whether or not Staples sports teams make it on to FCIAC, all fall seasons come to an end at some point in November. But what happens next? Depending on which sports students play, the off-season could...

Athletes debate the safety of turf fields

Athletes debate the safety of turf fields

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

What does Jinny Parker field, Staples Stadium and the field at MetLife Stadium all have in common?  They’re made of turf, and they might be more dangerous than their grass counterparts. The turf...

Panzer works on his arm at Staples Field. The junior currently plays for one of Baseball Us fall travel teams

Panzer committed to University of Maryland as a junior

Becca Rawiszer, Web Opinions Editor November 13, 2014

Baseball star Nathan Panzer ’16 recently committed to the University of Maryland and is “extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a Maryland Terp.” Though he started playing in the yard, Panzer...

Girls’ basketball welcomes new coach, Paco Fabian

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager November 13, 2014

After playing basketball at Norwalk High School and making it to the state championships in 1996, Paco Fabian is ready to take on the role as the new coach for the Staples girls’ basketball team. Five-years...

Megan Hagarty, who attends a private school in Stamford, rides in a competition at the Hunt Club on June 1, 2014

The sport of horseback riding takes off in Westport

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

It’s a sport with no teams. A sport that requires both concentration and skill. A sport competed on four legs. It’s horseback riding. Horseback riding is not a sport many students know about, but...

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