Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

As the winter season comes to a close, Becca Bobrow '11 and Michael Nussbaum '11 share some highlights from the girls' hockey and wrestling team. Full story

The boys' tennis team is looking forward to not only the new season but a new coach as well. Full story

Pole valuter Lexi Schachne '12 proves her natural talent, breaking the Staples record five times in one season. Full story

The boys' basketball team was able to turn their season around, and they showed their new found strength by the end of the season. Full story

Alix Neenan '12 Staff Writer Staples’ indoor track team fared well at both the CIAC Open Championships and Class LL Championships. The boys’ team placed third in Open and fifth in Class LL, while the girls placed 14th in Open and fourth in Class LL. “The kids had a very good season,” Coach Laddie Lawrence said. “We’re ... Full story

On Feb. 27, the Staples Gymnastics team ended its season at the State Championships by finishing sixth in the overall competition with a score of 119. Full story

No matter where Mr. James decides to sign this summer, one thing will be different about him next year. He will wear a different number on his jersey. Full story

The one place that you can see your classmates without any pants on—the Staples Pool house. This chlorine-filled haven is not only a great way to cool down and relax in the middle of the day but also a graduation requirement. Staples requires that every student participate in one half of a quarter of freshman swimming fundamentals, and one half of a quarter in ... Full story

Although the football field is glazed over with a coat of frost, the football players still manage to stay warm in the Staples’ weight room. Full story

The result was so incredibly fitting, but so cruel. Everyone saw the play developing. The Vikings were on the Saints 40 yard line, seconds away from their first super bowl appearance in over ten years. Full story