Declining the Offer: For some, playing in college does not appeal
Emily Goldberg, Web Managing Editor
March 16, 2012
Nicole Brill ’11, along with over 60 students in her graduating class, made the decision to become a collegiate athlete. At Bates College, Brill plays both varsity soccer and basketball, and this commitment has drastically changed her college experience from the average student. “I spend anywhere... Read more »
The Struggle to Become Visible in Coaches’ Eyes
Erik Sommer, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
Collegiate sports recruiting, like the electronics we use on a daily basis, is in the midst of an evolution. At Staples, and throughout the country, technological advances have surgically altered the features that previously defined scouting. In the past, recruiting was predominantly based on personal... Read more »
When Determination Meets The Mat: Freshman Wrestler Alexander Baumann Strives to Reach His Goal
Ryder Chasin, Sports Editor
March 16, 2012
Steven Baumann prides his family in being humble. “Arrogant” is not in the Baumann vernacular. However, in the case of his son Alexander Baumann ’15, there are just a few things to brag about. This isn’t just because he’s a part of the JV wrestling team. Nor is it just because he is “awesome,”... Read more »
The Quest For A Championship: Falling Just Short Last Season, Staples’ Girls’ Lacrosse is Primed and Ready
Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
The chill of the early spring air can’t compete with the heat that the girls Varsity lacrosse team brings to the fields. With an amazing record last season of 17-3, these girls are back and can’t wait to go farther than ever before. “I am so excited to get out on the field,” said Megan O’Shea... Read more »
Stein-O-Mite
Will McDonald, Sports Editor
February 28, 2012
With 30 seconds left in a recent game against FCIAC rival Trinity Catholic, point guard Erica Stein ’13 had the ball at the top of the key. The score was tied. All the Lady Wreckers needed was a lay-up; even a foul-garnering drive to the hoop would suffice. But Trinity Catholic had made one fatal mistake.... Read more »
Tom Owen Q&A
Rose Propp, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012
Girls ski coach Tom Owen has guided the team to a 4-1 record so far this season. Because of his ski experience beginning in his early childhood and his part time job as a ski instructor at Okemo Mountain in Vermont, we asked him several questions about his experience at Staples and on the slopes. Inklings:... Read more »
On the Road Again
Alexandra O’Kane ’13, Social Media Specialist
February 28, 2012
A long ride to practice every afternoon is not the only drive that members of the boy’s ice hockey team possess. In addition to their drive to the rink, the boys also have a drive to win that they claim is unparalleled by any other team. Their dedication to the sport that they love is apparent in their... Read more »
Wrestling with the Pain: A team faces more than its fair share of injuries
Ryan Panny '12, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012
On Jan. 25, the Staples wrestling team traveled to Stamford High School to take on Stamford and New Canaan. Staples lost to both teams, 55-18 to New Canaan and 60-15 to Stamford. However, what these results don’t show is that in each respective match, Staples forfeited nine matches, eight of them... Read more »
The Voice of Staples Sports
Stevie Klein and Emily Goldberg, Editor in Chief and Web Managing Editor
February 28, 2012
WWPT used to try to hide the fact that they were a high school station, in order to seem more professional. However, Advisor Mike Zito realized that the opposite would have a better effect, which he realized in a “lightbulb moment” eight years ago, just after arriving to teach at Staples. He was... Read more »
Breaking the Ice: A New Goalie for Girl’s Hockey
Haley Randich, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
This year, Casey Bang ’14 joined the girl’s ice hockey team on a friend’s suggestion. “She said the team needed a goalie, so I just volunteered,” Bang said. She hadn’t played sports before at Staples, and she also hadn’t been on an ice rink since she was 6 years old, when she had broken... Read more »
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