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Led by Captains Chase Gornbein ‘16, Ben Foster ‘16, and James Lewis ‘16, the Wreckers raced to victory.

Boys’ Cross Country Dominates Dual Meet

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer October 17, 2015

The Staples Boys’ Cross Country team continued their dominance this fall season as they beat Ridgefield, Darien and Brien McMahon high schools. So far, the Wreckers have won every one of their dual meets,...

Staples Boys’ XC runs to third place in Bowdoin

Staples Boys’ XC runs to third place in Bowdoin

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer September 29, 2015

This past Saturday Sept 27, 2015, the Staples boys’ cross country team earned a third place finish at the prestigious Bowdoin classic in Wappinger Falls, New York. Racing against the Christian Brothers...

Laddie Lawrence inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame

Laddie Lawrence inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame

Alex Spadacenta, Assistant Business Manager March 26, 2015

On Tuesday, March 24, it was announced that longtime Staples cross country and track coach John “Laddie” Lawrence will be initiated into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of...

Debalsi runs her way to All-American

Debalsi runs her way to All-American

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

While most juniors at Staples High School were taking the ACT on Saturday, December 13, Hannah Debalsi ‘16 had different plans. In San Diego, California, the track star placed 5th and earned All-American...

Freshman boys’ XC warm up and do striders to prepare for their race at Wickham Park Invitational, the boys placed fourth in the Freshman race.

Staples Cross Country’s outstanding performance at Wickham Park

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

Following an undefeated dual meet season, the boys’ Cross Country team continued their season with an invitational at Wickham Park this past Saturday. This invitational was no different from the boys’...

Captain Jake Berman ’15 and Coach Laddie Lawrence discuss the upcoming FCIAC meet in Coach Lawrence’s office.

Boys’ cross country team laces up for FCIACs after an undefeated season

Jenna McNicholas, Staff Writer October 19, 2014

The last time the boys’ cross country team had an undefeated season was over a decade ago, but after defeating Darien, Saint Joes and Danbury in the last meet of the regular season, the team was able...

Top Left: Injured Kyle Hackett ’15 leads the football team during the national anthem before the game against Stamford, which resulted in a 37-34 loss on Oct. 2. Top Right: Jamie Tanzer ’15 and Elizabeth Bennewitz ’15 stand with the field hockey team before a game last year. In 2013 the field hockey did not qualify for FCIACs, but they hope to this year.  Middle: Kendall Rochlin ’15 serves up a shot for her teammates during practice. After reaching the FCIAC finals last year, SGVB is struggling with a 5-7 record. Bottom: (left to right) Zak Ahmad ’17, Jake Berman ’15, Oliver Hickson ’15, James Lewis ’16 and Luis Cruz ’15 are some of the strongest runners for the team this fall, as all f runners finished in the top 15 in the 2.98 mile boys’ race on Sept. 23.

Checking in on fall sports

Fritz Schemel, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2014

With half of the fall season in the books, we look back on the success of some of our fall teams. Girls’ Volleyball: Following a highly successful 2013 campaign in which the team was the runner-up...

Hannah DeBalsi races to sports person of the year

Hannah DeBalsi races to sports person of the year

Taylor Harrington, Breaking News Managing Editor September 19, 2014

Hannah DeBalsi ’16, Staples varsity runner and national two-mile champion, came home from her Nike Elite camp this summer to a phone call from the Fairfield County Sports Commission. She was happily...

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