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The Wreckers headed into states with a record of 13-1 and the one lost being to Darien. The Wreckers played Darien again in the FCIAC championship game, going into double overtime and ending in a tie. The Blue Wave and Wreckers were announced co-champions.

Field hockey team advances to next round in states

November 15, 2019

The Staples girls’ field hockey team beat New Milford 4-1 in the first round of states on Nov. 13 at Ginny Parker Field. The Wreckers came into the tournament as the fourth seed while the Green Wave...

 Staples girls’ volleyball warms up for the game against New Canaan starting with their blocking routine and then moving into a passing drill, coached by John Shepro and Brendan Giolitto.

Girls’ volleyball falls to New Canaan

Theresa Vandis '22 November 8, 2019

In a game to decide seeding in the FCIAC tournament, he Staples girls’ volleyball team suffered a loss against New Canaan 3-1 on Tuesday, Oct. 29. “I think coming into this game we were really excited,...

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Jake Navarro '20, Web Opinions Editor October 30, 2019

Once the final whistle blew for the Staples Wreckers boys’ soccer team vs. Wilton on Oct. 28, the regular season became an afterthought. All effort and energy will be put toward their first playoff game....

Staples sophomores (from left) Layla Bloomingdale, Karina Murray and Chloe Murray warm-up for their volleyball practice that is over two hours every day. After their workout, they must go home to do hours of homework.

Student-athletes sentenced to three years of gym class

Abbie Goldstein '22 October 14, 2019

Twenty-four hours: to learn, practice, eat, sleep. It’s not enough time. After student-athletes’ intense practice or games, they race the clock to finish the mountain of homework waiting for them,...

After a successful preseason and start to their season, varsity girls’ soccer defeated Trumbull High School in a 6-3 win at the highly attended game at Wakeman field on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Girls’ soccer defeats Trumbull

Lily Kane '20, Web News Editor October 1, 2019

The Wreckers and Mustangs prepare for a free kick during their matchup at Fairfield Warde on Thursday, Sept. 26. Warde won by a small margin with a score of 1-0 in an aggressive game loaded with fouls and free kicks, extending their undefeated streak, while the Wreckers fell to 3-2-1.

Boys’ soccer falls short against Warde in hard-fought, aggressive game

Lys Goldman '21, Paper Sports Editor October 1, 2019

Under the lights on a crisp, chilly autumn evening, the Staples boys’ soccer team fell just short of spoiling Fairfield Warde’s undefeated record in a 1-0 loss on Thursday, Sept. 26. The game was...

Robinson Hall ’20 gets into the endzone for the first Wreckers touchdown of the season.

Staples football upset by Black Knights in season opener

Holden Cohen '20, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

The Staples’ football team lost their first game of the season to the Stamford Black Knights, 14-13, in the first game under new head coach Andrew Behrends. First-time quarterback Jackson Zager ’21...

Staples boys’ volleyball beats Danbury in FCIAC semifinals

Staples boys’ volleyball beats Danbury in FCIAC semifinals

Madison Andrews '20, Staff Writer June 6, 2019
Staples Boys Varsity Volleyball took on Danbury in the FCIAC semifinals at the Fairfield Ludlowe gym on Wednesday, May 22...
Staples baseball defeats Norwalk in state tournament

Staples’ baseball defeats Norwalk in state tournament

Maya Brodows '20 and Siri Kanter '20 June 6, 2019
Adam Petro '20 reached base on a single to right field...
The Staples boys’ baseball team celebrated their senior day on Friday, May 16.

Baseball players slide into senior day

Lili Romann '19, Breaking News Editor May 31, 2019
As Staples boys' basketball coach Colin Devine said, "The senior's got a great day for baseball." The boys' baseball team had their Senior Day ceremony May 16...
Boys lacrosse uses balanced attack to defeat Ludlowe

Boys’ lacrosse uses balanced attack to defeat Ludlowe

Kevin Rabacs '19 May 16, 2019

The Staples boys’ lacrosse team beat Ludlowe 12-6 in the annual Sticks for Soldiers game on Saturday May 4. Ten different players contributed goals for the Wreckers. Kyle Hines ’20 finished with...

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