Lady Wreckers End Darien’s 93 Game Undefeated Streak
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
November 4, 2011
There is little question as to how dominant the Darien Blue Wave field hockey team has been over the past four seasons. To put it in perspective, the girls have held the FCIAC Championship trophy for four straight years—not to mention that the squad also owns four consecutive Class M state titles. In... Read more »
Fan-tastic Behavior
Charlotte Breig, Business Manager
October 27, 2011
With two minutes left on the clock, Staples fans are on their feet. They are all dressed in white, some sporting face or body paint, and their cheers are deafening. It’s clear that the game has got the crowd riled up – but do the fans have the same effect on the players? The answer is an overwhelming... Read more »
Lady Wreckers Romp on Senior Day
Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
There was no better way for the girls’ soccer team to follow out senior day festivities at Loeffler Field last Thursday than by smothering Trinity Catholic 5-0. The win greatly enhanced their chances at qualifying for the FCIAC playoffs, as at the time of the publishing of this article,... Read more »
Boys Soccer Takes One Final Win to End Regular Season
Alexandra O'Kane, Social Media Specialist
October 27, 2011
Staples boys soccer finished their regular season Wednesday and celebrated their seniors with a huge 9-0 victory over Harding. “We always play Harding this way. They are great guys and we really appreciate them coming,” said captain Jake Malowitz ‘12. The game was a great way to end the season... Read more »
Staples Girls’ Volleyball Wins Against St. Joseph
Shoshana Lynfield and Leah Nelson, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
The Staples girls’ volleyball team avenged last year’s lost to St. Joseph’s when they beat the team 3-0 on Oct. 19. “This year’s team gets along very well which helps their performance in the game,” said co-captain Joojse Grevers ‘12. The cooperation paid dividends and the Wreckers... Read more »
Lady Wreckers Triumph Over Ludlowe’s Falcons
Chloe Baker and Sara Luttinger, Web Opinions Editor and Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
Now holding an impressive 11-1 record, the girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated one of their main competitors, Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The game was played to support Just Socks and Underwear, a charity created by captain Joosje Grevers ‘12 and her brother, Lucas Grevers ’14. The goal... Read more »
Superfans Rally Student Body
Kate Beispel, Web Sports Editor
October 19, 2011
Staples Superfans is a student-run organization dedicated to school spirit. Each year, Superfans work to spread the word about the time and place of sporting events, getting large crowds to show up, and organizing cheers. The 2011-2012 Staples Superfans are run by co-presidents, Andrew Felman ’14 and... Read more »
Staples Rolls Over Danbury in Home Opener
Julian Clarke, Managing Editor
October 16, 2011
After three straight road wins to begin the season, the Wreckers were poised to give its home crowd a good show at the first game of 2011 at Staples Stadium. They did just that. After consecutive three and outs from both teams, the Wreckers put a drive together starting in Danbury territory. It was capped... Read more »
Smack-Talk for Staples Soccer: Subtle or Substantial Effects?
Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011
Loeffler Field. 4 p.m. Warm-up music gets switched off, and the crowd starts to pack in on the hill. This is when every Staples soccer player gets in the zone. They are pumped up and ready to go out and get a victory. The pursuit for a fourth straight FCIAC title seems like all the motivation they need,... Read more »
Staples Athletes’ Diets: Winning Begins At The Dinner Table
Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011
High school athletes will do whatever it takes to get an edge. Athletes know that, if they work hard enough, games can be won off the field—whether it’s in the weight room, on the treadmill, or even at the dinner table. Dozens of Staples competitors consistently follow strict eating habits from when... Read more »
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