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Staples Lacrosse Wrecks the Rams

Staples Lacrosse Wrecks the Rams

Eliza Yass, Web Opinions Editor May 7, 2013

“We won the game, 7-6 in overtime, and after seeing and feeling the team’s energy through such a competitive and emotional game, I felt ecstatic.”  Freshman Lacrosse coach, Ed Huydic, said. The...

Co-captain Christie Cantor 14 tees off during one of the teams practices

The Girls’ Golf Team Tees Off

Hannah Foley, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2013

The Girls' Golf Team Tees Off The girls' golf team is in full swing. With training at least four times a week and additional individual practice on top of that, Erica Stein ’13, one of the captains...

Wreckers play host to Greens Farms Academy in Pre-Season Duel

Wreckers play host to Greens Farms Academy in Pre-Season Duel

Bobby Jacowleff, Web Sports Editor April 5, 2013

On Thursday Mar. 28th, the Staples Girls Varsity tennis team kicked off the preseason with a tough exhibition match against the Greens Farms Academy Dragons who are a perennial powerhouse in the state...

Max Berger ’15 gets ready to hit a backhand during the match

Staples Shuts Out Trinity Catholic

Katie Reynolds, Staff Writer April 5, 2013

The Staples Boys Varsity Tennis team defeated Trinity Catholic at a home match on April 4th, 2013. The final score was 5-0 after two games were forfeited by Trinity Catholic due to lack of players. The...

Although Jeremy Schaap most recently received attention for his interview with Manti Teo, he has also covered events like the World Cup and the Olympics, as well as in-depth investigative sports journalism pieces.

Beyond Manti Te’o: A Conversation with Jeremy Schaap

Eliza Llewellyn, Web Managing Editor March 20, 2013

“I’ve covered the Olympics, the World Cup, the Superbowl, even Boxing Championship fights,” Jeremy Schaap says, his voice casual and easily recognizable from ESPN’s E60, Sports Center, and Outside...

The Boys Of Summer Are Back In Town: Wreckers Varsity Baseball Team Aims For A Ring

By Alex Spector ’13, Business Manager March 15, 2013

  The 2012 season was generally considered successful for the Staples Wreckers, as they finished with a 16-8 record. However, a disappointing 1-0 FCIAC semifinals loss to Trumbull in 10 innings...

Wreckers Roll Over Rival; Secure FCIAC Title

Wreckers Roll Over Rival; Secure FCIAC Title

Aaron Hendel, Sports Editor November 25, 2012

Captain, running back and cornerback Joey Zelkowitz ’13 set an FCIAC championship game record with 318 rushing yards and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player as Staples fought off a third quarter...

Senior Emcee Choice Sparks Controversy

Senior Emcee Choice Sparks Controversy

Jamie Wheeler-Roberts, News Editor November 12, 2012

This past week, Staples seniors were asked to log onto their Blackboard pages and cast their vote for the highly coveted position of Pep Rally Emcee. The seniors voted for one male and one female athlete...

From Varsity to a Different Level of Competition: Rec Soccer

From Varsity to a Different Level of Competition: Rec Soccer

Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor October 26, 2012

In fact, there are 40 players split between two teams this year. There is a great increase from last year, where there were only 25 students on one team. Unlike other sports teams, the trick is not...

Dazed and Confused: Sports-Related Concussions Gain Awareness in Media, Culture

Dazed and Confused: Sports-Related Concussions Gain Awareness in Media, Culture

Alex Spector, Staff Writer October 5, 2012

He sits in class taking notes, but then looks down at his paper and forgets what he’s writing about.  He gets off a couch to retrieve something, but when walking across the room, he forgets why he got...

A Tale of Two Teams: When High School Soccer Just Isn’t Enough

A Tale of Two Teams: When High School Soccer Just Isn’t Enough

Will McDonald, Managing Editor October 5, 2012

The biggest limiting factor in the success of high school sports teams is both constant and inevitable: the graduation of senior stars. However, this year’s Staples boys’ soccer squad has found itself...

Senior Athletes Commit to Colleges Early

Senior Athletes Commit to Colleges Early

Jamie Wheeler-Roberts, News Editor September 25, 2012

It's the thing athletes fantasize about while at the gym; what they dream about every night; the light at the end of the tunnel that makes all the concussions, broken bones, and countless trips to the...

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