Archive for the ‘Previous Sports’ Category

Michael Nussbaum '11 Sports Editor The Staples and Greenwich rivalry on Thanksgiving may be best known for this year’s highly anticipated game, but the rich history of the game goes farther back then many people may think. The game has featured some players who have excelled at the next level. The most successful player to come out of these two rivalring teams was former ... Full story

Mike Nussbaum '11 talks about his love for boxing. Full story

STN broadcasts the homecoming football game. Full story

Sports Editor, Dustin Dobbs voices his opinion on lights at the Staples football field. Full story

Ross Gordon '11 gives his predictions for the 2009-2010 NFL season. Full story

On May 8, 2009, Dom DiMaggio died at the age of 92. JJ Clarke '12 examines how Dom, brother of Joe DiMaggio, undeservedly lived his life in his brother's shadow. Full story

Dustin Dobbs '10 reports on the May 6th boys Varsity lacrosse game versus Fairfield Warde High School. Following their win, the Wreckers "are looking to make a playoff run as the latter part of their season approaches with games against St. John's of New York, Trinity Catholic, Weston, rivals Greenwich, Ludlowe, and St. Joe's." Full story

Staples varsity baseball team played its first game on the brand new field on May 4. Full story

Harrison Eisenberg '10 Staff Writer Broken bones, concussions, brain trauma and even death are just some of the dangers found in this high school sport. No it’s not boxing, football, or hockey. It is the All-American pep troop that is cheerleading. Gone are the days of strictly waving pom poms and chanting catchy cheers. Today’s cheerleading has incorporated the high–flying moves of gymnastics and taken it up a level. “Cheerleading is a dangerous sport,” said co–captain Julia Backon ’09. Full story

Lucas Hammerman '10 A& E Editor Staples Varsity Football Coach Marce Petroccio said, “It is a great process. There is a place for everyone and I think the parents here as well as the kids do a great job in that process.” This process is not as clear-cut as many would think, as both the college coaches and high school athletes have an equal role in the recruitment system. Full story