Winter Sports Preview
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 15, 2011
Boys Basketball Last season: 15–5, lost in first round of FCIAC tournament, lost in second round of LL tournament. Coming off of one of the strongest seasons in recent memory, the Wrecker ballers will be out to fill the shoes of last year’s senior class, consisting of Luke Yeager ’11, now playing... Read more »
Staples falls to Xavier in State Finals
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 10, 2011
The Staples Wreckers have become accustomed to heading into the locker room down at halftime. Against McMahon, Staples pulled off one of the most memorable comebacks in history capped by a game-winning field goal after being down 14-0 at half. Against Darien, the Wreckers surmounted a 10-point deficit... Read more »
Behind the Scenes of Staples’ Booster Clubs
Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
It’s inevitable. Joining a sports team not only means a jam-packed week of practice and games. It included pasta dinners, senior days, and participating in the pre-game regimen of wearing special outfits as a team the day of a game. While players are wearing colorful t-shirts that scream love and respect... Read more »
Tickets, Bus Seats Going Fast
Amanda Piccolino, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
On Dec. 10, The Westport Police Athletic League will be providing a bus to transport students to the Rentschler Field football stadium at UConn, in Storrs Conn., where the Staples Wreckers will face the undefeated Xavier Falcons in The Class LL State Championship Game. According to Athletic Director... Read more »
Wreckers Ground Nighthawks, Earn State Title Bid
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
December 4, 2011
Tuesday night’s game against Ridgefield in the LL Quarterfinals was won by Staples’ running game with Jon Heil ’12 rushing for 366 yards and four touchdowns. Today’s game, the LL Semifinal against no. 6 Newtown, was won in the passing game by Jack Massie ’14 and James Frusciante ’13. Not... Read more »
Staples Tames Tigers, Moves Onto Semi-Finals
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
November 30, 2011
Jon Heil ’12 may as well have started his indoor track season a month early. Heil ran for a school-record 366 yards on 27 carries and four touchdowns. It was a track meet every time he touched the ball. And he sat out the fourth quarter. The Wreckers got off to a quick start, something necessary when... Read more »
Wreckers Football Wins 2011 FCIAC Championship with Thrilling Thanksgiving Win over Greenwich, 31-27
Charlie Greenwald, Web A&E Editor
November 24, 2011
WESTPORT, CT—The Staples Wreckers football team won their second FCIAC Championship in the last three years by defeating the Greenwich Cardinals at home, 31-27. The Wreckers came into the game undefeated at 8-0, sizing up against the equally dominant 8-1 Cardinals. At 4:45 in the first quarter, the... Read more »
Football Gears Up For a Thanksgiving Day FCIAC Championship Game
Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 23, 2011
It’s the biggest game of the season. Stakes are high and the pressure is on. There is nothing more important to a team than the title, ‘FCIAC champions’. This year, Staples matches up to the 2nd ranked team, Greenwich on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 10 A.M. This means while people are preparing... Read more »
Winter Sports Teams Participate in Charity
Jordan Shenhar, Opinions Editor
November 22, 2011
Although snow days, Christmas, and mid-afternoon sunsets are still far on the horizon, winter sports teams are already starting to join together and warm up. Before the first practices or games, each team has to raise money or awareness for a charity cause of its choice, and several teams have already... Read more »
Taking One for the Team: Athletes Who Hide Injuries
Alexandra O'Kane, Social Media Specialist
November 18, 2011
It is two minutes into the game. The opponent is racing down the field. In an attempt to block the offender, a defender runs into the girl and is hit in the head. She immediately knows that she has a concussion, but she continues playing through the season without telling anyone of her injury. This athlete,... Read more »
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